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By Paula Dunn A Brief History Of Hamilton County If you know anything about Hamilton County history, you’re probably aware that Westfield was founded by Quakers — or, more formally, the Religious Society of Friends — and that it played a major role in the Underground Railroad. Westfield gets so much attention that I think…
Read MoreFairies Come Out To Play At 11th Annual Fairyville
If you were in downtown Noblesville on Saturday, you probably noticed fairies of all ages in costume. While the day was not as sunny and warm as the 2022 Fairyville, we still saw many families out enjoying Nickel Plate Arts’ 11th annual Welcome to Fairyville event. As always, it’s a magical time for kids of…
Read MoreThe Biden & Trump Actuarial Dilemma
By BRIAN A. HOWEY Leave it to Al Roker at the annual White House Easter egg hunt to smoke out President Biden on whether he will seek a second term at age 82. The NBC Today Show weatherman phrased the question as to how many more Easter hunts were in the president’s future. The president’s…
Read MoreAffordable, Future-Tech 2023 Nissan Leaf Ev Deserves A Second Look
By Casey Williams I have to admit I didn’t give this second-generation Nissan Leaf EV a fair shake. I went to the media preview of the first-generation Leaf a decade ago and was impressed with the effort, but a wobbly oddly-styled compact that could only go 75 miles on a charge wasn’t going to lure…
Read MoreLegislation To Lift Up Foster Children, Families
Foster youth often face numerous challenges that can impact their development and future. Every child deserves a safe, loving home, and this session I’m working on several bills to support and create more opportunities for Hoosier foster children. Keeping siblings together in foster care can put them in the best position to overcome emotional trauma,…
Read MoreShoulder Pain – Part 1
The next two weeks, I’d like to address shoulder pain and injuries. Most people experience shoulder pain at some point in their lives. Doctors see it in mostly in athletes and people who overuse their shoulders. We also see it in those who suffer trauma, particularly from taking a blow directly to the shoulder or…
Read MoreThe Postscript by Carrie Classon
“Fireworks in the Morning” I start noticing the planes overhead when it’s nearing the time to go. Planes don’t fly low over this small Mexican city. San Miguel de Allende doesn’t have its own airport, so the few planes flying overhead are high in the sky, headed off to somewhere else. I rarely notice them…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Why Can’t I Get Social Security Disability On My Own Or My Husband’s Record?
Dear Rusty: I am considered disabled by State of Washington doctors, but Social Security has turned me down three times when I applied for disability saying I don’t have enough work points. I am the wife of a retired, disabled veteran who served over 20 years in the US Navy. I raised three children, one…
Read MoreNoblesville Transforms Into Fairyville, Plus Comedy, Live Theater, Church Rummage Sale, Wildflower Walk, More
Fairyville takes over downtown Noblesville today and Saturday with tons of activities offered, plus live music, comedy, theater, historical celebrations, train rides and more are among the plenty of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 25 things to do. Save the date: The Attic Theatre’s production of “Shrek The…
Read MoreWORD PERFECT!!
I have been lecturing my adult son recently on how much time he spends playing video games. I don’t think he was listening, so next time I’ll wait until he takes his headset off. I was going to really lay down the law. Tell him what a waste of time video games are, and how…
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