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Old Settlers’ Early Hamilton County Memories
If you were living in Hamilton County during the last half of the 19th century and very early 20th century, you might be getting ready to attend one of the Old Settlers’ Meetings about now. These gatherings, usually held in August, were opportunities for people get together to reminisce about the “Olden Times,” as well…
Read MoreBack-to-School Bash Celebrates Noblesville Classes Back in Session
And just like that. Summer break is over. And Noblesville Schools is back in session. The 2022-23 school year began on Tuesday. The big yellow buses are back on the road. Our school bus driver called last week to let us know the bus-stop time would be about the same. While elementary school-age and middle…
Read MoreFormer VP Pence Should Wait Until 2028
Mike Pence and I used to compare career notes at Acapulco Joe’s back in the days when he was beginning his radio show and I, Howey Politics Indiana. In 2010, I wrote that the congressman should run for president, saying it might be his best and only opportunity. Then there was Aug. 8, 2019 column,…
Read MoreI Am Good Enough
I’ve decided that I’m good enough. I had a big birthday, and it got me to thinking, as big birthdays will, about what would change and what would stay the same in the decade to come. I found my list of self-improvement chores much shorter than in previous years. I used to exhaust myself with…
Read More2022 Nissan Sentra SR Will Put a Pep in Your Daily Step
Last week, my co-worker and I were having a rousing debate about what would be a good practical car for daily driving and wouldn’t be completely boring. Both of us are fans of Corvettes and German steeds, but neither fit our salaries unless they’re old or wear VW logos. Our discussion wandered to the Honda…
Read MoreDon’t Get Stressed Out About Stress Fractures: An Explanation by Dr. Roberts
I ran into a college athlete recently who complained of shin pain. He had been upping his running mileage in preparation for the cross country season. His pain was due to a stress fracture. It is estimated that between 5 and 30 percent of athletes develop a stress fracture each year. Briefhaupt first described the…
Read MoreWaiting in the Shadows
I know that I tend to be hard on myself. Too hard, really. But honestly, there are times when I feel like on the road of life, I can’t find my way out of the rest park. There was a time when I thought I had it all figured out. Just do nice things for…
Read MoreShakespeare, Kids Theater, Flix and Float, Car Show, More This Weekend Locally
It’s a busy time for theatrical productions. Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission’s 30th annual Shakespeare in the Park opened Wednesday and continues nightly through Saturday outdoors at Federal Hill Commons. The Belfry Theatre Apprentice Players’ musical, Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” featuring about 40 youth ages 5-18, opens tonight and continues for five performances, including two matinees, through…
Read MorePermission Has Been Granted
My church’s men’s group recently had a discussion about who was the boss in our homes. Many of the members had never thought about it and didn’t know how to respond. I told them I was sure I was the boss, but I wanted to check with my wife to see if she agreed with…
Read MoreKenny Talks Strong Predictions for Boilermaker Football
The 2022 Big Ten football media days are officially over and the hours of coach speak will be sifted for any nuggets of real information by fans and news organizations alike until the season opener Aug. 27 in Dublin, Ireland when Northwestern faces Nebraska. Illinois also hosts Wyoming that day but the focus will be…
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