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By Paula Dunn Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines I was trying to come up with a topic for this week when I noticed the two biplanes flying over Noblesville and Cicero during the holiday weekend. They reminded me of an old newspaper article I’d run across a while back and filed away for an…
Read MoreHyperion Players’ Founder Brings Original Play to Stage
In its first year, the new Hyperion Players’ greatest challenge has been getting the word out and bringing in an audience. “I think we’ve succeeded so far, but it’s a lot of work, especially because we’re not doing musicals or children’s theater yet,” said Noblesville’s Ian Hauer. Hyperion’s next play, “Call Me Sister,” opening Thursday…
Read More‘Newbie’ Label Comes Off In Month Five
The Timesheet Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative too, a place to learn about projects and how our county government works. As your employee, it’s important to me that you know what is being worked on as…
Read More“Footprints”
“They put in a new sidewalk,” my neighbor said, “and the first thing that happened was, a cat walked across the cement and left little footprints!” My neighbor was amused. “I hope they leave them. They’re so cute!” I thought those prints would probably survive. No one was going to take the trouble to cover…
Read More2023 Land Rover Defender 130 Is A Big, Comfortable, And All-Capable Trail Wagon
By Casey Williams Land Rover makes an array of fancy and capable SUVs from the entry-level Defender Sport to the Billionaire class Range Rover. But, the one that traces its roots to 1948 and gained popularity after World War II is the classic Defender that first appeared as Britain’s take on the Jeep. Aluminum bodied…
Read MoreThe Man Who Built Lucas Oil Stadium
The mammoth NFL gridiron sprawling out across this city’s southern flank has long been called “the house that Peyton Manning built,” a tribute to the Hall of Fame Colts quarterback. But it was a man who stood nearly a foot shorter and, perhaps, 75 pounds lighter, who really was responsible for building Lucas Oil Stadium.…
Read MoreBe On Lookout For Food Poisoning
Barbecue season is in full swing, so it’s a good time to review food safety. Foodborne illness, commonly referred to as “food poisoning,” is something that almost all of us have experienced at some point. Foodborne illness is defined as more than two people having a similar illness with evidence of food as the source.…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – What If I Delay But Die Before Claiming Social Security?
Dear Rusty: Hypothetically, if I plan to sign up for Social Security at 70 and pass away before that, I will get nothing. My spouse would still get a boost in the amount she receives because I made more, but everything I put into the program vanishes. I haven’t reached my full retirement age yet…
Read MoreNoblesville Theater Groups Need Affordable Performance Spaces
Let’s face it. Noblesville needs a performing arts venue for community theater groups. The community needs performance space where community or non-equity theaters, dance companies and musical groups can affordably stage their performances for the public. Having “insufficient or no access to performance space” is our local theaters’ greatest barrier, according to the results of…
Read MoreGrillin’ on the Square, Bed and Duck Races, StringTime Music, More
This first weekend in June kicks off summertime activities in and around Noblesville. Here’s our Times’ list of 35 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 betsy@thetimes24-7.com. For more Hamilton County Bicentennial events, visit www.hamcoturns200.com
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