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Flanagan, A Profile And The Next Big Ten Coach
It was never fun for opposing centers to see Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus lined up across the line of scrimmage. For Detroit Lions center Ed Flanagan, it was a rivalry that was played out twice a year from 1965 to 1973. Flanagan, who starred at Purdue before launching a 12-year NFL career, once described…
Read MoreHere’s The Scoop
I am tired of celebrating the 10th anniversary of this, or the 75th anniversary of that. What makes those numbers so special? I told Mary Ellen I had big plans for our 53rd anniversary in a few years. “Great,” she said, “but what about our 50th? I’m sure you have even bigger plans for that…
Read MoreFind Thousands of Plants, Gardening Advice, More, At Master Gardener Sale
CUT 2 Master gardeners Want TO GO? What: Hamilton County Master Gardener Plant Sale. When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Where: Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville. Cost: Free admission. Credit cards, cash and checks accepted. Info: www.hcmga.org, (317) 776-0854. Gardeners, it’s time to shine up your little red wagons, make…
Read MoreWhat Does G League Decision Mean?
I grew up reading everything Don Jellison wrote. It’s no secret that he was one of my newspaper heroes – and after almost half a century in this business I have still never come across anyone in the small daily newspaper world who writes better than he did. So when the news broke last week…
Read MorePercussion Ensemble Accomplishes Much in Director’s First Year
Noblesville Indoor Percussion Ensemble has had an amazing season. These Noblesville students placed second at State and fourth in the Winter Guard International World Championships. The community can experience the Ensemble’s final public performance of the school year this Thursday, during a band concert, at 6:30 p.m. at NHS. Donations will be accepted for admittance:…
Read MoreHumbled by Community Support
As a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit that doesn’t accept government money, fundraisers are our lifeblood. Receiving private grants, corporate sponsorships and cash donations keep food moving through pantries in Hamilton County. This past month we hosted the Feeding Team volunteer and host recognition dinner. Lisa and I were blessed to be a part of recognizing dozens of…
Read MoreMischievousness Is Timeless
I often see stories in the old newspapers that remind me of something I learned a long time ago in my history classes — although circumstances are always changing, human nature never does. In other words, people in the past could be just as mischievous as anybody in 2023. I offer Exhibit A: The August…
Read MoreMother’s Day Always Special
While I think about how special it is to be a mom every day of the year, I especially think about being a mother on Mother’s Day. I think about how wonderful it is to be a mom and to still have my own mom with us. My daughter is 16, and my mom is…
Read MoreCurious Closet Makes Debut In Times
Since this is the first entry into the Curious Closet, a weekly style and design column for the stylishly curious, I thought it best to start off with making your own closet a little more inspiring, functional, and yes, curious, for the best version of you this spring and summer season. Getting family members involved…
Read MoreThe Postscript by Carrie Classon
“Happy Place” I have a sticker that says “My Happy Place,” and I kept it for a while, wondering where to put it. In the end, I stuck it near my desk so I could see it while I write. I am usually happy when I’m writing. On Monday, however, I was not happy. I…
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