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Veteran Sports Scribe Shares Notes From Purdue, IU, Big Ten and NFL
The Purdue ACL curse has now expanded into Boilermaker alumni in the NFL. All-American wide receiver Rondale Moore of the Atlanta Falcons was lost for the season when he suffered a non-contact right knee injury during a joint practice Aug. 7 with the Miami Dolphins. Moore’s injury led to the Falcons calling off the rest…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – I was Self-Employed and Don’t Have Enough Credits for Social Security
Dear Rusty: For a thirty-year period, I was making a living as an independent contractor and freelancer. I was working on behalf of myself. Thus, I was only paying state and federal taxes when applied. Due to changes in the employment landscape, I wish to apply for benefits at age sixty-four, as receiving said SS…
Read More10 Car Shows Not to Miss
By: Betsy Reason If you love car shows, then this column is for you. Today, I share 10 upcoming car shows not to miss, some new and some returning. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times Editor Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com.
Read MoreMovies in Park, Veterans Ride, Jazz on Square Bon Jovi Tribute
By: Betsy Reason Enjoy Movies in the Park at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville, join the American Legions Riders’ Support Ride, bring a lawn chair to Music and All That Jazz on the Courthouse Square, or bring your blankets to experience a Bon Jovi tribute night at Federal Hill. Find these and more happenings in…
Read MoreCounty’s Youth Talent Winners To Compete Saturday At State Fair
By: Betsy Reason “Beautiful technique.” “Stunning.” And “Beautiful work in tone, style, articulation and professionalism.”These were the words that talent judges used to describe siblings Ethan Feliciano and Ella Feliciano, who performed as a duet — Ethan on violin and Ella on the piano — to win the Overall Grand Champion Senior Division award in…
Read MoreFallout Over Olympics and Diverse Lifestyles
Like a lot of people, I was outraged at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. In fact, I was going to rant and rave a week ago in this space, but what was it we were taught as youngsters – stop, take a breath, count to 10 . . . OK. With the games just…
Read MoreThe Carnival of Vice
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn This week we’re journeying back 122 years to Noblesville’s 1902 street fair. According to an 1898 Louisville Courier Journal article, street fairs — fairs held on streets in the heart of a city — were THE thing in the Midwest at that time, taking the place of “the…
Read MoreDaughter, 17, Votes, Exercises Civic Duty
I was so thrilled to learn that my 17-year-old daughter had registered to vote. And she was preparing to go to her polling site to vote on Election Day. Her high school government teacher this semester informed students that they could vote in the Primary Election as long as they turned 18 by the General…
Read MoreSuperintendent Thanks Nurses For Their Service
Today is School Nurse Day, a part of a weeklong celebration of Nurse Appreciation Week. We are extremely fortunate to have a team of compassionate, committed, and highly skilled nurses serving our students and staff. Our school nurses are on the front lines every day providing comfort and care for students and staff while promoting…
Read MoreMore Easter Egg Hunts,
‘Play That Goes Wrong,’ Kids Spring Break Camps Grab your Easter baskets for a couple more Easter egg hunts. Enjoy live theater featuring the comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” at The Cat in Carmel. Sign up for kids’ spring break camps and buy advance tickets to view the Total Solar Eclipse. Read more about…
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