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While people get their Thanksgiving travel plans ready, the Hamilton County Traffic Safety Partnership is getting ready to increase patrol visibility as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign. The campaign, which starts Saturday, focuses on impaired driving, aggressive driving, and proper use of seat belts. During the campaign, officers will work overtime conducting…

Noblesville Creates’ annual holiday celebration, “Gifted: Handmade Wonders,” returns Nov. 28 at the historic Judge Stone House Gallery on the Noblesville Creates on 8th campus. This cherished event offers an opportunity to discover unique, locally crafted gifts while supporting Hoosier artists. Shoppers can expect an impressive selection of handcrafted items across a range of mediums,…

The Hamilton County Historical Society, based out of the Sheriff’s Residence and Jail Museum on the square in Noblesville, invites its members and the public to their Annual Meeting and reception on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. The meeting will take place at the First Presbyterian Church in Noblesville at 1207 Conner St. After…

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation received the Excellence in Resource Improvement Award at this year’s Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) state conference. This award recognizes a park and recreation agency for its exceptional management of an existing park, trail, natural area, recreation, or aquatic facility.  CCPR received the award for its accessible and sustainable…

The first phase of the Reimagine Pleasant Street project, which includes Pleasant Street from River Road to the new roundabout at 10th Street, is now open to traffic. The new roundabout at the intersection of 10th Street and Pleasant Street was recently opened to traffic. Phase 1 also included the new bridge over the White…

With heavy hearts, the Hamilton Heights community continues to deal with the passing of beloved high school principal, Jarrod Mason. The entire Husky community is deeply saddened by this sudden loss. Jarrod, who was the longest serving principal in Hamilton Heights history, was a graduate of Hamilton Heights, an athlete, coach and administrator. Jarrod was…

Old Town Companies introduced plans for Park and Poplar at the City of Westfield’s council meeting on Monday evening. The project, estimated at $125 million, is a mixed-used development that will anchor the west side of downtown Westfield. Park and Poplar, situated at the southeast corner of Park and Poplar Streets, will feature a blend…

By Marvell Adams Jr. CEO of Caregiver Action Network October 15th marked the start of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period. Seniors can choose to stay on their current plan or switch to a new one. But this year, that choice is far more important — and complex — than usual. Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, also…

By Melinda Myers It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden season. Stuff a stocking, pot, or…

Dear Rusty: The Social Security program is funded by employees and their employers. The federal government does not contribute to the program, right? So why does the federal government feel they have the right to raid the fund? All the money sent to Ukraine and other unnecessary programs could have been used to pay back…