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Third-Grade Teacher Named Husky Hero
Sarah Julian, third grade teacher at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, has been named the March Husky Hero. Sarah exemplifies the very best of what it means to be a Husky educator. As the high‑ability teacher in third grade and the PLC leader for her team, she brings exceptional skill, intention, and heart to her work…
Read MoreBell Ford Bridge Earns Top Engineering Prize
Hamilton County Recognized at the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Hamilton County’s reconstruction of the Historic Bell Ford Bridge has been awarded the 2026 Grand Project Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies Indiana, earning the top distinction among 40 projects recognized statewide. The award was presented during the Engineering Excellence Awards on Thursday, April…
Read MoreCall to Writers: Love Letters Needed
May is one of the loveliest times of year in Indiana, and Indiana Writers wants to hear from you: what do you love about this state? Indiana Writers is seeking short prose (micro memoir or flash fiction) and poetry for A Love Letter to Indiana, a special writing project to be considered for print in The…
Read MoreCounty Courts Host Drug Treatment Court Graduation
Hamilton County’s Drug Treatment Court recognized four graduates during a ceremony held Thursday afternoon in the Historic Courthouse courtroom. The program provides a treatment-based alternative for nonviolent offenders working to overcome substance use disorder. Among the graduates was Kimber Osborne, who has been sober since August 27, 2024. Osborne began using opiates as a teenager…
Read MoreHeights Honors ‘26 Summa Cum Laude Graduates
Each year, Hamilton Heights High School proudly celebrates its Summa Cum Laude graduates, students who have earned a 4.0 GPA or higher and demonstrated exceptional dedication to their academic journey. These scholars are honored at the annual Night of Excellence, a tradition that highlights not only their achievements, but also the relationships, mentorship, and support…
Read MoreWestfield Middle School Band Soars
The Westfield Middle School band program has earned the Indiana State School Music Association All Music Award for the third consecutive year. To qualify for the All Music Award, the band must have received gold ratings in a solo and ensemble contest, a jazz organizational contest, and a concert organizational contest. This recognition represents a…
Read MoreSheridan Students Excel at Art Show
On Tuesday, May 5, students from all three schools of Sheridan Community Schools showed off their creative side at the 2nd Annual District Art Show. Artwork was displayed at Sheridan High School for students, staff, and family alike to see and cherish the creativity that is built at SCS. This year also brought back a…
Read MoreCenterPoint Steps Up For U.S. Veterans
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation is launching a new and unique grant opportunity to support nonprofit organizations that serve and focus on our U.S veterans in CenterPoint Energy’s four state service area in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. Through this special grant opportunity, the Foundation plans to invest up to $250,000 in the states the company serves, with individual grants…
Read MoreHeights’ Senior Signs With Lancers’ Track & Field
Hamilton Heights’ senior Jackson Cantlon has signed a letter of intent to join the Grace College Lancers’ Track & Field Team this fall. Grace College, located in Winona Lake, Ind., is a member of the Crossroads League and an NAIA athletic institution. He is the son of Jessica and Kurt Cantlon. Cantlon is a multi‑sport…
Read MoreSave A Life – Be Aware:Â May Motorcycle Safety Month
Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Indiana, joining a nationwide campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With riding season underway, this annual observance serves as an important reminder that safety on our roadways is a shared responsibility. As temperatures rise and traffic increases, so does the…
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