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This is the ninth year that Noblesville has received national recognition. Noblesville Schools offers 17 different PLTW courses across all grade levels.  This ranking places Noblesville in an elite, top 1 percent group nationally. Photos courtesy Noblesville Schools Noblesville Schools have been recognized nationally with honors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for the…

Tim Longs for Old Days . . . Or Does He? One of my favorite quotes comes to mind every time someone says something about my job being so easy because all I have to do is write a few columns. Red Smith, one of the greatest sportswriters in the history of journalism used to…

NHS, WHS, SHS, HH, FHS and HSE Students Also Nominated Photos courtesy Hamilton County Carmel High School senior Allison Shen was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the 34th Annual Hamilton County Youth Service Award Monday afternoon. The Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (HCCOAOD) sponsored the award. Shen is…

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to over 60 recalled products during the month of April. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission listed recalled items in multiple areas, with children’s toys and outdoor equipment topping the list.  “I know it’s inconvenient and nobody wants to replace a product they just bought,” said Attorney General Rokita. “But the risk…

The Hamilton Heights High School Concert Band delivered an outstanding performance at the ISSMA Organizational Contest hosted at Lafayette Jefferson High School. Competing in Group II, the ensemble earned a Silver Rating, finishing just half a point shy of Gold! “Their achievement is especially notable given the challenge of preparing contest literature in only four…

Noblesville Schools named three educators as 2026 Teachers of the Year, encompassing the elementary schools, middle schools and high school. The three are: Kristina Trusty, a kindergarten teacher at Hinkle Creek (who was the overall district winner); Kristen Durst, a language arts teacher at Noblesville West Middle School; and Caroline Hays, art teacher, at NHS.…

The public is welcome to join in the free celebration May 18 when Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts announces its upcoming 2026-2027 Center Presents performance season. The upcoming schedule is the most expansive since the Center’s opening year, with more than 70 performances already booked and more to come. The stellar lineup features legendary names and…

On Sunday, May 3, State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) delivered the commencement keynote address during the graduation ceremony for Marian University’s School of Medicine and graduate programs. President Daniel Elsener also conferred on Lopez an honorary doctorate of public service on behalf of the university. In his remarks, Lopez challenged students to live out the…