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New American Legion Will Have Public Tours During Saturday Ice Cream Social
By: Betsy Reason Along South Eighth Street in Old Town Noblesville, flags representing all branches of the military service are now flying high next to an historic cannon that was recently moved to its new home. The Noblesville American Legion Frank Huntzinger Post. No. 45 opened July 1 at 273 S. Eighth St., on the…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – Why Can’t I Collect Survivor Benefits From My Deceased Wife?
Dear Rusty: I am a 62 year old widower that is still working full time. While my late spouse was in hospice, I was able to get her to apply for Social Security disability and she received one payment before she passed away two years ago. I was told that I could collect a survivor…
Read MoreNo Time To Work A Summer Job
By: Betsy Reason I remember when I was in high school, and I wanted a summer job. I thought it would be fun to work. One of my friends did corn de-tasseling. But she quickly told me how much hard work it was, as did my dad, who talked me out of it. So I…
Read MoreEverybody Loves A Noblesville Parade
By: Betsy Reason What a beautiful, sunny and hot day for a parade. I think there were more spectators for the Noblesville Fourth of July Parade than there have been for a long time. Everybody was out in their yards and along the city streets enjoying the day. The parade, as usual, lined up at…
Read MoreSome Choices Last An Eternity
By: Tim Timmons Getting older changes things, doesn’t it? (Yup, that was rhetorical.) When I was younger, I used to look forward to Saturdays. When I was really young, it meant no school, sleeping in, Saturday morning cartoons and in general playing all day. A few years after that, there was softball tournaments, golf outings…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About Income Tax On Social Security Benefits
Dear Rusty: I just started receiving my Social Security in February of 2023. I am also working part time at a company 24 hours a week. My question is… I feel like I missed something when I signed up for Social Security because they are not taking any taxes out. What did I miss? How…
Read MoreLights Over Morse Tops July 4 Events
By: Betsy Reason This year, the July 4 holiday means an extra-long weekend. One of my favorite ways to celebrate our holiday is at the Lights Over Morse Lake Festival. This year, the festival is a five-day event that kicked off Friday afternoon and runs through Tuesday night fireworks over Morse Reservoir in Cicero. There…
Read MoreStringTime Music Fest, Independence Weekend, Syd’s Re-Opening, Flix At Forest Park Pool & More
By: Betsy Reason It’s the last day of June heading into the holiday weekend. So here’s The Times’ list of 30 things to do. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy Reason at [email protected]. For more Hamilton County Bicentennial events, visit www.hamcoturns200.com
Read MoreThe Coaches That Lead Purdue Football And Bowl Predictions
By: Ken Thompson In my lifetime, Purdue athletic officials have hired 11 football coaches. One would be elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Several would have busts in a College Football Hall of Shame if there were such a place. Therefore, many Boilermaker fans will be cautiously optimistic when Ryan Walters leads Purdue…
Read MoreA Hard Floor Night
By: Dick Wolfsie It was our 43rd anniversary and I decided to take Mary Ellen to a local art show and stay downtown in a bed and breakfast. My wife loves B&Bs so I was sure she would enjoy the evening. The owner offered to take us on a short tour of the historic building.…
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