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Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will host its Time Travelers History Ball at Coxhall Gardens on June 26, celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the 50th anniversary of the Coxhall Mansion, completed in 1976. This patriotic, history‑themed fundraiser will support Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department’s parks, programs, and community spaces, advancing the department’s mission of…

Sen. Buck Shares Update States across the country are facing billions of dollars of welfare fraud, which is why I voted for a new law to help protect Indiana from bad actors and preserve programs like SNAP and Medicaid for the Hoosier families that need them most.  One important step Senate Enrolled Act 1 takes to protect Hoosiers’ benefits is increasing eligibility checks for public assistance programs. By requiring the state government to…

The Nicholas Family of Companies recently announced it has been selected to develop, build and operate Westfield Ice Facility, a new multi-sheet indoor ice facility in Westfield, a northern suburb of Indianapolis. The facility will be a catalyst for further growth of the Grand Park District, a mixed-use development near the Grand Sports Campus in Westfield. It…

The Hamilton County Democracy Coalition will host a free community civic gathering on Saturday, March 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Federal Hill Commons Park in Noblesville. The event will provide voter registration assistance, information about the upcoming primary election, and opportunities for residents to connect with local civic organizations. The gathering is part of the…

The Class of 2028 at Hamilton Heights High School is kicking off its most interactive fundraiser yet: the “Buy a Day” Calendar Challenge — a simple, community-powered way to help fund their junior prom and future graduation celebrations. Designed to turn small gifts into big impact, the challenge invites supporters to “fill the board” by…

The residential real estate market in Noblesville and throughout Hamilton County saw an increase in home sales last month, as inventory also increased – a positive outlook heading into the spring season. According to F.C. Tucker Company, the Noblesville/Hamilton County market saw the following changes in February 2026:  In Noblesville in February: In Hamilton County in February: Around central Indiana,…

The City of Westfield’s popular family dance event, Spring Swing, returns to The Bridgewater Club on Saturday, April 18, for music, dancing and family activities. Spring Swing combines the long-standing tradition of father-daughter and mother-son dances and adds a “Someone Special” category, open to any child and a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, foster parent or…

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As states confront an increasingly volatile and sophisticated cyber threat landscape, the Indiana National Guard is implementing a multi-faceted strategy to bolster cybersecurity resilience for Indiana’s critical infrastructure and fortify national security. Through strategic initiatives, legislative action, and public-private partnerships, the INNG is proactively addressing the real and growing danger of cyber warfare. Maj. Chris…

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the activation of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, on I-74 in Decatur and Shelby counties. Starting on Wednesday, April 1, Safe Zones enforcement will begin on I-74 in the construction zone between mile markers 113 and 134. The program is currently active and will continue…