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Times Publisher, ‘75 Graduate Awarded NHS Alumnus of Year
Longtime newspaperman Tim Timmons likes to focus on people who are doing good things in the community. It isn’t often that he gets the spotlight or even wants it. However, on Saturday night, Timmons couldn’t help but have a big smile on his face as he heard his name called along with nice things being…
Read MoreFrom Time to Thyme
By Paula Dunn Continuing Hamilton County’s Early Quaker History . . . As might be expected, the county’s greatest concentration of Friends was in Washington Township, with Westfield at the center of the “Rainbow of Peace.” Founded by Quakers, Westfield held its first organized Friends meeting in 1834. The website quakermeetings.com shows three entries for…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About “Survivor” Benefits Vs. “Spousal” Benefits
Dear Rusty: I will be 70 in August and will file my application for benefits in May. I know I’ll get my maximum possible amount at age 70, but I need you to clarify things I have read. Per an award-winning TV host, author, and host of a money podcast “if the higher-earning spouse delays…
Read MoreSpring Weather Means Garage Sales Are Open
I’m glad to finally get some nice, warm weather. Now, finally, it feels more like springtime. Which means it’s time to clean out the closets, the basement and the garage. Speaking of garages, it’s garage sale time. I’ve seen neighborhood garage sale signs popping up throughout Noblesville. Those who’ve recently driven Indiana 38 east through…
Read MoreUnderdog Theatre’s ‘Second Chances’ Visits Life on Mars
MEET THE CAST Shitra — Brooke De Tie Dr. Mazz — Nick Adams Shuku — Stevie Miles Tonewick — J Herold Mockna — Lilah Cross Friend 1 — Lucy Stambaugh Friend 2 — Andrew Rivera Ensemble — Devin Ruse and Jay Crider MEET THE CREW Directors — Sean Wood and Clay Howard Stage Manager —…
Read MoreForest Park Aquatic Center
I’m commonly asked why I care so much about the Forest Park Aquatic Center? It’s a great question and one that I love answering. The Forest Park Aquatic Center has been a part of my life for over 30 years. I was 7-years old when I jumped in the 50-meter long competition pool for the…
Read MorePurdue Players Drafted In 2023 NFL Draft
When Jalen Graham’s name was called by the San Francisco 49ers early Saturday evening, the linebacker became the fifth former Purdue football standout selected in Rounds 4-7 of the 2023 NFL Draft. All-American wide receiver Charlie Jones, quarterback Aidan O’Connell, tight end Payne Durham, cornerback Cory Trice and Graham gave the Boilermakers their highest representation…
Read MoreSpear Fishing
Did you know that when you prepare asparagus you probably make 12 mistakes? Hold on a few minutes while I explain why I am asking this question. I have an app called Smart News. It’s worth every penny, mainly because it’s free. I am addicted to it because along with dozens of articles each day…
Read MoreFishers Theatre Students Bring to Stage ‘Radium Girls’
Fishers High School’s next theater production teaches perseverance and bravery. “‘Radium Girls’ is about the fight for justice and understanding that your action has consequences,” said Emma Rund, director of Fishers High School Theatre. The show is two nights only, tonight (Thursday) and Saturday. Both performances are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults…
Read MoreA Conversation With Greg Garrison
It’s his laugh that sets the tone. It comes out quickly and often. It’s a friendly laugh, one that brings you along instead of making you wonder who the joke’s really on. It’s a laugh resulting from years of good times, weathered by inevitable challenges. Greg Garrison is the kind of stand-up guy who goes…
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