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2023 Ram 2500 Pickup Is A Heavy-Duty Rebel
By Casey Williams I have long been a fan of the Ram Rebel, a truck that looks the part of an off-road commander and has the underpinnings to back them up. Head for a trail and enjoy fortified capability while riding in surprising comfort. But, for those with more heavy duty aspirations, you were out…
Read MoreThe Postscript by Carrie Classon
“Bunny Food” The TSA agent looked stern—as they usually do. “I’d like to look inside this bag, ma’am,” he said. “No problem!” I always sound a little too eager when being questioned by an authority figure. I’m trying so hard to prove I have nothing to hide that I sound like I must have something…
Read MoreShoulder Pain Part 2
Welcome back to part two of my series on shoulder pain. First, I want to do a quick review of shoulder anatomy (refer to the diagram of the right shoulder looking from the front). The upper arm bone (humerus) joins to the scapula at the glenoid and is held in place by two structures: (1)…
Read MoreBig Ten pits conference opener against Friday Night Lights
Once upon a time, Friday nights in the fall were set aside for students and alumni to gather at their high school’s football game. Bonfires, fish frys and post-game dances helped form lifelong memories for teen-agers. Like many good things, money comes along and spoils everything. Case in point, Wednesday’s announcement by the Big Ten…
Read MoreDon’t Bury The Hatchet
Recently in this column I admitted that the last thing I wanted to do was to attend Mary Ellen’s 50th college reunion. Now, I have my own reunion coming up. It’s a get-together of the folks who worked on my college newspaper, The Hatchet, in the late ’60s and early ’70s at The George Washington…
Read MoreWildflower walk, Peony Brunch Express, Kiwanis breakfast, VFW Loyalty Celebration, Fish Fry, Live Theater, Among Weekend Events
Carmel Community Players and Belfry Theatre plays, Dan’s fish fry, Arcadia yard sale, live entertainment, a train ride and more are among the plethora of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 30 things to do. Save the date: Noblesville Lions Club’s annual Pork Chop Festival, with pork chops, chicken…
Read MoreApril 26, 2023: Update #106 from Dr. Derek Arrowood, Superintendent, Hamilton Heights School Corporation
Wednesday is Administrative Professionals Day which gives me a special opportunity to recognize the important contributions that our administrative professionals make at Heights every day. Our administrative roles are incredibly diverse and those who serve in them are invaluable to keeping our offices running smoothly and effectively every day. Their connectedness, expertise, attention to detail,…
Read MoreNew Columnist Takes Us Out Of This World
One can’t help but think heavenly thoughts when they see some of the light post banners on Zionsville’s Main Street right now. The banners feature haiku poetry superimposed over photos of the galaxies from the Hubble space telescope. The poets who wrote those haikus and IUPUI Physics Professor, Dr. Andrew Gavrin, will lead an Out…
Read MoreBelfry Director Says Audience Will Love ‘Crimes of the Heart’
Noblesville’s Jen Otterman feels a great connection to the newest show she’s directing at The Belfry Theatre. “I fell in love with the show from the moment I first read it,” said Otterman, who is currently directing The Belfry’s “Crimes of the Heart,” opening Saturday and continuing through May 7 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater…
Read More7 Children Share Memories Of Rick And Bethe Beaver
No one in the room wanted to be there. It was a Celebration of Life for Noblesville’s Rick and Bethe Beaver. Friends and family and acquaintances last Thursday morning, April 20, filled the sanctuary at Grace Church in Noblesville to celebrate the Beaver couple’s lives. Rick and Bethe Beaver tragically died on Wednesday, April 5,…
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