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BY THE NUMBERS By The Numbers, a look at what’s in the news . . . by the numbers. These are just numbers, not suggestions that they mean more or less than what they are. We do not suggest that one number is connected to another. These are simply facts with no extraneous details, bias…

Governor Mike Braun recently reached into Hamilton County and made multiple new appointments to various state boards and commissions. In the month of March, Governor Braun made a robust 99 appointments.  Here are the Hamilton County connections: Appointments: State Psychology Board ·    Greg Hale oReappointment: Term expires 3/31/30 oHamilton County ·    Alyson Harbor (Carmel Clay School Corporation)…

Hamilton County was well represented when Hoosier Basketball Magazine came out with their top 60 senior boys for 2025-26. A total of seven players were chosen. They are: Baron Walker, Noblesville; Justin Curry (not participating), Noblesville; Drew Haffner (not participating), Westfield; Evan Harrell, Carmel; Kai McGrew, Fishers; Landon Osswald, Hamilton Southeastern; and Luke Weemer (not…

Sheetz, a leader in restaurant-quality food and convenience, announced official plans to enter the state of Indiana, marking a significant step in the company’s long-term Midwest growth plans. Sheetz will open its first stores in the state in the greater Indianapolis area next year. Overall, Sheetz plans to build 100 store locations over the next…

FBI Indianapolis has joined the Owen County Sheriff’s Office and the Indiana State Police in the search for a missing juvenile last seen in Owen County. Lexie M. Mitchell, 17, was last seen around noon on March 31 at her home in Cunot in Owen County. Investigators are actively working to determine her whereabouts and are asking for the…

Photos courtesy Noblesville Schools Noblesville Schools held a “Tech Talk” session last week at North Elementary, in partnership with the Hamilton East Public Library. Community members were invited to learn from district technology leaders about how to stay safe from online scams and were also able to get help with personal technology device support.

as 12 via Instagram, Snapchat and X Bobby Cyprus Linhart, 24, of Greenfield, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, after pleading guilty to one count of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, three counts of sexual exploitation of a…

Dear Editor, As an 86-year-old resident of Hamilton County since 1984 I am offended and appalled by the scurrilous attacks on Indiana State Senator Jim Buck by his Primary opponent.  Jim Buck has been in office for over thirty years because he represents our district in keeping with our wishes as his constituents. Age has nothing to do…

By Andy Chandler As the United States of America celebrates its 250th year as a country this summer, the subject of history is naturally at the forefront. Aside from the culture wars; what will and will not be taught, and if what we teach should be used to solicit pride or shame, comes a question rarely asked: Who’s preserving it all?   That is a question that State Representative Tim Yocum (R-District…

(StatePoint) Spring is the perfect time for a home refresh! While dusting the ceiling fan and scrubbing the tub are likely already on your to-do list, the most essential task of all may not be on your radar: cleaning and testing your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. A fresh home is great, but a…