Tim Timmons
Following Up On A Few Details . . .
Scattershooting while wondering whatever happened to Kirby Grant. * * * SEVERAL OF you have asked about HB 1312, the bill that would have taken public notices (and some Indiana newspapers) out of the public eye. That awful bill died last week in a Senate committee. The final vote was 2-8 with Sens. La Keisha…
Read MoreProperty Taxes Heating Up A Taxpayers Wait
Are you watching the unfolding drama on property taxes inside the Indiana Statehouse? I sure am and boy is it interesting. A few observations: So many questions, so few answers. It’d be easy to say this is going to go like it always does. A few folks will make noise and jump up and down,…
Read MoreWant to Fix Government? Here’s How
It’s that time of year when we pay more attention to our money – because Uncle Sam and all his many, many, many, many relatives in Washington, Indianapolis and right here at home have their hands out and have ever-so-kindly given us until April 15 to fork over our hard-earned dollars. OK, forget the family…
Read MoreMedia Isn’t Giving You Whole Story
A recent story in the media reported the Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith wants to double his office’s budget. This, during a time when Gov. Mike Braun is asking for state agencies and departments to tighten their belt. Doesn’t sound like very responsible government, does it? Remember Paul Harvey? Miss him? Yeah, me too. So…
Read MoreThe Newspaper Industry Showed Up
A buddy I consider a brother and I were talking about the current state of affairs in the newspaper industry. We mentioned the old Walt Kelly cartoon, Pogo. Way back on Earth Day in 1970, Kelly drew Pogo standing in a forest filled with trash and garbage. He had a forlorn look on his face.…
Read MoreScattershooting While Wandering (Or Is It Wondering) Around
Scattershooting while wondering whatever happened to Stanley Andrews . . . I READ an interesting story from our friends at the Indiana Capital Chronicle about how small towns are trying to revitalize themselves again. The regular eight or nine of you who read these scribbles won’t be surprised to know that I’m a big fan…
Read MoreBubba Asking Tough Questions
I’m not usually a “headache” guy. Maybe I should rephrase that? I’ve been told on occasion that I can cause headaches. But me having one? Not so much. So, not sure what brought this one on. Could be the Indiana Legislature trying to run us out of business with their public notice campaign. Or maybe…
Read MoreElected Officials, State & Beyond, Need Priorities
Notes found on the back of a Sheb Wooley autographed picture . . . I want to ask a favor. (Are you supposed to start a conversation that way? I guess it could lead to a whole lot of folks suddenly remembering they have something important to do, like organize their CD collection . .…
Read MoreTimes Offering Free Tickets to Flower & Patio Show
Attention flower lovers . . . and spring lovers . . . and backyard lovers . . . and cookout lovers . . . The Noblesville Times once again has free tickets to give away for the 2025 Indiana Flower & Patio Show, which runs from Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, March 23 at the…
Read MoreSteve Wariner Concert Gives Fans All They Want – And More
Steve Wariner hit a home run. No surprise. The Noblesville native who has performed at the biggest venues all over the world came home last week. He gave a tremendous performance at Carmel’s magnificent Palladium to a full house. Two standing ovations were evidence of just how well he did. The concert began shortly after…
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