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2022 Kia Forte GT Kicks It German-Style…With Value
If you take a look at the Kia Forte GT and think it could just have easily been a Volkswagen or Audi, your mind isn’t cloudy. A good portion of Kia’s design team and engineering gnomes come from The Fatherland. And, that rapid insolence carries over on the road where the car kicks it like…
Read MoreI Can’t Sleep Doc, What Should I Do? Part 2
This week I want to focus on basic prevention and treatments for insomnia. If the cause of insomnia is not readily identifiable it’s helpful to keep a sleep diary for 2-4 weeks to share with your doctor. It should include sleep and wake times, naps, and actual time spent sleeping. You can download a blank…
Read MoreBookstore Still Relevant, Reopening in Community
Just walk into the new Noblesville Barnes & Noble bookstore. It’s cozy. The lighting is low. There are wall-to-wall books. The nation’s largest bookstore chain, previously known for its large retail stores that offer a Starbuck coffee cafe, has downsized into a small-format store, noticeably visible at Wednesday morning’s ribbon cutting and reopening of the…
Read MoreJazz on the Square, Chocolate Trail, Movies, Lucky Teter and Red Bridge Car Shows Among 30 Things to Do
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do. Here’s a list of 30 things to do to keep your calendar up to date. 1. Noblesville Main Street’s Music & All That Jazz, sponsored by Gordon Insurance partners, will feature the Juan Douglas Trio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.…
Read MorePredicting the Big Ten Football Rankings with Ken Thompson
Just how dominant has Ohio State football been in Big Ten Conference play since 2000? The Buckeyes have won 11 league championships or an average of one title every other season. Perhaps just as sweet to Ohio State fans, the Buckeyes are 17-4 against that team from up north, also known as Michigan. Even with…
Read MoreDr. Arrowood Praises Good Start, Offers September Updates
I want to thank you for your support and preparation which led to an outstanding start to the 2022-23 school year. Our educators and staff have been spending time developing relationships and laying the groundwork to engage, motivate, and help students on their learning journey throughout the year ahead. We continue to build upon our…
Read MoreClean Sweep!
We recently bought a new vacuum cleaner. We shopped around and decided to purchase an Oreck. Two weeks later, we got this email from the company: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wolfsie, Thank you for buying a new Oreck. We hope it brings you many years of vacuuming pleasure. Please call us today about hosting an…
Read MoreLucky Teter Car, Bike Show Moves to Labor Day Weekend, Still Benefits Kids
If you love car shows, this Labor Day weekend could turn into one of your favorite weekends. The 12th annual Lucky Teter Rebel Run Car Show and Vintage Motorcycle Show has moved to this Labor Day weekend. “We wanted to tie the show into a holiday for easier recognition of date and hopefully a larger…
Read MoreWho’s Paying Attention to the Big Stuff?
Last week we talked about a quote from Thomas Jefferson. OK, pardon the drastic switch but this week let’s look at a quote that “sort of” came out of Wonderland – with Alice. A lot of people attribute – if you don’t know where you’re going any road will get you there – to Lewis…
Read MoreFamily, Love and Laughter Keys to Couple’s 65 Years
Keith and Shirley Ayer met in college when she was working in a restaurant. “I needed a ride home one night. And he was there, and he was going my direction,” she said. “I didn’t let her get out of the car,” he said. They both laughed as they sat at a dinner table in…
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