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Timmons Gets an Odd Phone Call
How do these people find me? I was sitting at work, minding my own business. Not bothering a soul . . . which translates to the fact that I wasn’t writing a column causing the woke crowd more dilemmas. The phone rings. “The Times, Timmons.” “I am Goose, Dr. Goose if you will. I bring…
Read MoreThe case of the Indian Murders
Two hundred years ago on Oct. 7, a man named James Hudson went on trial in Madison County for his role in what early local historians referred to as “The Indian Murders.” While it’s questionable whether this was, as some have claimed, the first time in this country’s history that a white man was held…
Read MoreDillinger Hysteria Hits Westfield
From Time to Thyme By: Paula Dunn Last week I wrote about my efforts to learn if John Dillinger’s body had really made a stop outside the Westfield Cafeteria on its way to Indianapolis for burial, as Helen (Carey) McColgin had said. That’s not the only time she believed Dillinger visited the Westfield Cafeteria, though.…
Read MoreMore on School Shootings and Ideas
By: Tim Timmons Wow! Last week’s scribbles on school shootings brought back a ton of responses. From the anti-gun folks who want to shoot me – does anyone notice the irony there? – to folks who agree a new idea is needed, to several who shared some of those new ideas (although to the gentleman…
Read MoreNCAC Shakespeare in the Park Presents ‘King Lear’ Tragedy
By: Betsy Reason Want TO GO?What: Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission’s 32nd annual Noblesville Shakespeare in the Park presents William Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” directed by Noblesville’s Jen Otterman. When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Where: Lawn of Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., Noblesville. How much: Free. Donations are welcome. Info: noblesvillearts.org. MEET THE CAST King…
Read MoreNOW HEAR THIS
By Dick Woflsie My wife convinced me to get hearing aids about three years ago. However, I frequently forgot to wear them. I had to keep asking, “What?” After a while, it annoyed my friends and family, so I added a little variety, like, “Say what?” and “Excuse me?” When I returned to New York for a fall visit, I…
Read MoreDave Dugan Comedy Special Kicks Off Tour
By Betsy Reason Want TO GO?What: “Dave Dugan presents Too Many Rules,” a new comedy special. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Where: The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. How much: $20 at onethestage.tickets This Saturday night will be a show to remember at The Cat as nationally known comic Dave Dugan performs a run-through of what…
Read MoreYou Asked About Hammer, Bubba . . .
A few weeks ago, I shared in this space that some of you have asked about my old pals, Honest Hoosier, John Hammer and Bubba Castiron . . . and why you haven’t heard much from them of late. So I foolishly said that if you wanted to catch up with the boys to let…
Read MoreMore on Dillinger and Sheriff’s Residence
Thanks to a couple of readers, I’ve got some details to add to past columns. Sandy Lynch, the director of the Hamilton County Historical Society Museum, sent some photos of the Sheriff’s Residence and Jail with — and without — the garage and tower. Garage? I’d completely forgotten there used to be a garage. (I’d…
Read MoreArrowood: We’re All on Same Side for School Safety
Takes Steps Last week, something really cool took place on our campus. Hamilton Heights Middle School hosted an EMS and First Responders Day that gave over 350 students (all 4th and 8th grade students and some high school students interested in this career path) an up close and personal look at careers in public service.…
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