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The Origin of Cicero’s ‘Lead Mine’
While working on last week’s column, I ran across so many interesting stories about Cicero’s “lead mine” (see the last three paragraphs,) a follow-up column begged to be written. The first people to discover lead ore in this area were Native Americans. (One source mentioned the Miamis specifically, but I couldn’t verify that.) Until I…
Read More4-H’ers Readying for County Fair to Open
The Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville is bustling with activities this week as the Hamilton County 4-H Fair opens on Thursday. 4-H’ers began descending upon the Fairgrounds Sunday, bringing in their 4-H projects that will be judged this week and will remain on exhibit through the Fair, which runs through Monday. I caught up…
Read MoreLiving in a Real-Life Yarkovsky’s World
I was watching the Science Channel the other day. On most occasions I skip past the channel quickly, because I understand relatively little about what they are discussing. I think that’s what is known as The Theory of Relativity. I was flipping through the channels during commercials, and I had become somewhat disoriented. I thought…
Read MoreA Pertinent Glossary for 2022 Politics
Democracy. Republic. Sedition. Treason. Obstruction. Inflation. Stagflation. Recession. These are the terms that are driving our politics of today. After Indiana Republicans struck the word “democracy” from their convention platform last month, replacing it with “republic,” I thought it would be altogether appropriate to review the definitions of these words in the context of today’s…
Read MoreEnjoying Nature With an Escort of Dragonflies
I was “up north,” walking through the woods with an escort of dragonflies on either side, as if I were a visiting dignitary in need of protection. I love dragonflies. I love their variety and their shiny wings and the way they turn on a dime in midair. I love how they clear the path…
Read More2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Drives Itself to a Gas-Free Future
It’s Saturday afternoon and I find myself traveling on the highway while drinking a soda, eating a sandwich, and casually watching the road. My daughter spent the night with her grandparents sixty miles away, so I’m retrieving her, all of her stuffed animals, roller bags, and whatever haul grandma bought. Fortunately, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt…
Read MoreUrinary Tract Infections and How to Treat Them
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about eight million doctor visits each year in the United States. These infections are much more common in adults, particularly in women. Children account for one to two percent of all UTIs, but their infections are often more serious. About 40 percent of women and 12 percent of men…
Read MoreCharlie Jones was First Black NPD Officer, a Well-Loved Public Servant
Charlie Jones was a public servant who loved his community. And everybody who knew him loved him. He was the first black police officer to work for the City of Noblesville, hired at the Noblesville Police Department on Jan. 1, 1971. “For over four decades, Charlie was a humble and dedicated public servant who touched…
Read More21 to Compete Tonight in 4-H Fair Queen Contest
It’s been a whirlwind of activities for Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant contestants, who will compete tonight for the 2022 crown. This marks the 62nd year for the Pageant, which offers an excellent opportunity for this year’s 21 contestants to make lasting friendships throughout the county. Participation in the pageant activities requires commitment to…
Read MoreTribute Concerts, Cruise-Ins, 4-H Fair, Campfires & More
Tribute concerts are part of the fun this summer at Conner Prairie’s Symphony on the Prairie and at Federal Hill Commons. Also, if you haven’t been out to Forest Park Aquatic Center, Friday nights are now more fun thanks to a giant, new video board that shows family movies. Plus the Hamilton County 4-H Fair…
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