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Kenny Takes A Look at Purdue Football’s Young Coaches
Purdue football is undergoing a youth movement with its coaching staff that Boilermaker fans haven’t witnessed in 45 years. If those fans are lucky, the results will be similar. Jim Young was early in his eventual College Football Hall of Fame coaching career when he left Arizona to return to the Big Ten Conference at…
Read MoreWandering Through Christmas Memories
I may have mentioned once or thrice that I love reading some of the folks in our paper. John Marlowe is a friend I’ve known for decades, although we fell out of touch for a while. Still, his wonderful perspective and amazing wit never cease to entertain . . . and often, make me think.…
Read MoreA Life Well Lived: Remembering Larry Wagner
Earlier this year, I was fortunate to sit and visit with Noblesville’s Larry Wagner. I had talked to Larry many times, but on this occasion he was sharing more than I’d ever heard about his life. Last year at this time, I was attending Larry’s 86th birthday with his wife Elaine and their family and…
Read MoreChristmas of 1874 in Hamilton County
When I was working on the Thanksgiving column, I noticed the January 1, 1875 Noblesville Ledger contained accounts of several Christmas celebrations around Hamilton County in 1874. I thought it was interesting to read about the differences and similarities between Christmas then and now. In Noblesville, the holiday was observed with both public and private…
Read MoreRoberts Discusses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
I’ve been asked to re-run my columns about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, more commonly known as GERD. That long name describes acid from the stomach (gastro) is found in the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (esophagus) and goes in a backward direction (reflux). Once again, it’s helpful to know the anatomy when trying…
Read More2023 Jeep Wagoneer is A Big Stylish Box Full of Powerful Luxury
So, let’s say for just a moment, that you like the idea of driving a Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, or Ford Expedition L, but would like another option that’s not so common. Maybe you also have an affinity for Jeep heritage including the iconic ‘90s Grand Wagoneer. I have a suggestion, but it’s not…
Read MoreFeet on the Morning Floor
I put my feet on the floor, first thing in the morning, and take a look at them. They are not the most attractive feet, that’s just a fact. I have big feet and skinny ankles and it doesn’t take a lot of imagination to see how much they resemble duck feet, but I try…
Read MoreLt. Gov. Crouch Governs Via Collaboration
To understand Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s governing philosophy, one only needs to look south of the Ford Center to the beautiful Stone Family Center for Health Sciences that houses the Indiana University School of Medicine’s southernmost regional campus. In 2012, then-State Rep. Crouch was in the process of dealing with a rare career setback. When…
Read MoreIs Biden Really Older Than Your Average Joe?
The conversation at my favorite breakfast diner was already in full stride by the time I wandered in. It seems that most major news sources were reporting that President Biden was assuring friends and colleagues that he was running for re-election in 2024, despite his age and his relative unpopularity. “The real story,” Eddie stated…
Read MoreWeekend filled with Santa Visits, Holiday Shows, Christmas Lights
If you love Santa visits and carriage rides, ice skating, and holiday plays and music and dance, this weekend and next weekend are filled with many holiday things to do. Here are 17 holiday things to do this weekend and beyond: 1. All ages can visit the Hamilton County Historical Society’s Santa House with hours…
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