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Hoosiers statewide — like our peers across the U.S. — have seen texts pop up on their phones in recent months warning of unpaid fees from toll roads.  Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns that most of the texts come from scammers, which Indiana Toll Road label as SMS Phishing or “smishing” ruses — and…

BOB: *              Poll of 3,024 adults. *              31 percent of Indiana adults say they have lost interest in playing sports. *              Interactive map <https://www.livesportsontv.com/news/americas-sports-divide-survey-maps-where-were-watching-more-playing-less>  showing the last time people exercised properly in each state. For years, public health experts have waved red flags about America’s slide into a sedentary lifestyle, tying it to a laundry…

Sheridan Public Library was recently awarded a grant from Science Kits for Public Libraries – A Project of IEEE Region 4 (SKPL) to purchase high-quality, hands-on STEAM learning kits.  A mission of SKPL is to provide libraries with these kits for all children – regardless of race, gender, financial condition, or home environment.    This exceptional…

Several F.C. Tucker Company central Indiana sales associates from the Noblesville office were recently honored by F.C. Tucker Company for their 2024 accomplishments. Dani Robinson has received four awards: Andy Liechty and Associates has received three awards: Derek Manis has received three awards: Lisa Aerne & Associates has received two awards: Catherine Carter has received…

Good morning, my name is Greenie. I’m a can of green beans living in some temporary yellow housing in Noblesville. My journey to get here was exhausting. I’m a proud can of vegetables, fresh packed, four inches tall, and I weigh fourteen and a half ounces. My sixty calories represent a small portion of what…

EDITOR’s NOTE: Brian Daggy and Jim Love are members of the Boone County Preservation Group, an organization formed in opposition to the LEAP project. The group’s mission is to create a unified community voice focused on preserving local farmland and natural resources, while supporting responsible land development. You can follow the Boone County Preservation Group…

Hamilton Heights Middle School is electrified with excitement as four of its robotics teams—214A, 214B, 214E, and 214F—gear up for the 2025 Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship Saturday. After securing their spots through impressive performances earlier this season, these talented students are taking their best to the state stage. This marks an incredible milestone as…

Last week, members and guests of Noblesville Elks #576, gathered to witness the installation of the new team of officers who will lead the Lodge for the coming year. Officers for 2025/2026 are: Phil Anderson, Exalted Ruler Jerry Wides, Leading Knight Kim Koepfer, Loyal Knight Treva Vallier, Lecturing Knight Geoff Robinson, PSP , Secretary Mark…

Last Tuesday, the Lions clubs from Noblesville, Carmel and Westfield assisted Gleaner’s Food Pantry with their monthly mobile pantry at Grand Park in Westfield. A total of 134 families received donations from the pantry. Some of those helping included, from left, Joe Connerley, Scott Willis, Linda Williamson, Jerry Baker, Ron Williamson, Steve Shaw, Jeanne Auffrey, Jim…

AOne-Artist-Show by Indiana artist Roy Boswell will be featured at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery in Greenwood next month. Boswell will be exhibiting a unique collection of oil and acrylic paintings. Boswell, born in 1985, is based in Butlerville, Ind. His subject matter reflects his personal connection to his childhood on a family…