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Bubba ‘Celebrates’ Halloween
By: Tim Timmons EDITOR’S NOTE: In the spirit of the season, we are sharing a popular Timmons column about his friend Bubba and Halloween. Got to admit, I’m not crazy about the recent turn to cooler weather. As I get older I really like warm weather. I hate to admit that – the part about…
Read MoreHeadless Horseman A Bittersweet Tradition
By: Betsy Reason We have attended Conner Prairie’s Headless Horseman Halloween festival every year since I can remember. And we’ve taken our daughter there every year since she could put her mouth to a microphone to sing a Halloween song in Conner Prairie’s former “scari-oke” karaoke. This year was no exception. But this year is…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – My Birthday Is On The First Of The Month; When Should I Claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I will be 62 on November first and I have chosen to take my benefits early. I know that my benefit will be less than it would be if I waited and that does not concern me, but I don’t want to be without income for a long period of time. I know…
Read MoreDissing The Discount!
By: Dick Wolfsie Like most of you, I still receive little packets of coupons in the mail. I don’t need my deck painted or my ducts cleaned out, but I am on the lookout for a good restaurant deal. Not because I am cheap…okay that’s part of it, but mainly because for the first time…
Read MoreRemembering A Tragedy In Boilermaker History
By: Kenny Thompson There are very few reminders on the Purdue University campus today of the greatest tragedy in Boilermaker athletics history. A plaque inside the entrance to Felix Haas Hall, located just a short drive north on University Street from Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, lists 17 names. Twelve players, an assistant coach, a…
Read MoreZany Comedy, Last Headless Rides, Live Music, Ham ‘N’ Beans, Trunk-Or-Treat, More
By: Betsy Reason Halloween is around the corner with many fall and Halloween activities in and around Noblesville. So here’s The Times’ list of 25 things to do this weekend and beyond: –Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times Editor Betsy Reason at [email protected]. Official Trick-or-Treat hours on…
Read MoreLocal Theaters Earn 25 Encore Awards
By: Betsy Reason Well, I didn’t win the Encore Awards Best Production of a Drama for The Belfry Theatre’s “Rehearsal for Murder.” But I wasn’t expecting to win. Many, many talented folks received about 70 awards presented to the best of the best in community theater on Monday night during the 54th annual Encore Awards.…
Read MoreBubba ‘Celebrates’ Halloween
By: Tim Timmons EDITOR’S NOTE: In the spirit of the season, we are sharing a popular Timmons column about his friend Bubba and Halloween. Got to admit, I’m not crazy about the recent turn to cooler weather. As I get older I really like warm weather. I hate to admit that – the part about…
Read MoreArcadia Farm Market Just 1 Reason To Visit
By: Betsy Reason It was a beautiful day on Saturday, so we ventured to northern Hamilton County to Arcadia Farm Market in the little town of just more than 1,600. Handmade goods, live music, kids bounce houses and a vintage scooter, car and tractor show attracted folks from far and near. My favorite part of…
Read MoreHalloween In The 1960s
By Paula Dunn I may be old, but I’m glad I was born when I was. Growing up in the 1960s meant I was a kid when Halloween was still primarily geared toward kids. Back then, the holiday was mostly about going trick-or-treating — accent on the “treat.” Oh, there were a few tricks, but…
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