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A look back at our Civil War past
There were roughly 2,400 Hamilton County men who joined the army as volunteers during the Civil War. Of those, 277 died and are buried in other states. Many veterans came home to Hamilton County and others moved here after the war. There are 1,136 Civil War veterans buried in Hamilton County. Some had been wounded in action and lived out their lives with physical maladies. However, the wounds were not all from the battlefield.
Hamilton County Navy Ship 29 announced as Fourth of July parade grand marshal
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen has chosen Hamilton County Navy Ship 29 as the grand marshal of this year’s Fourth of July Stars & Stripes Forever Parade sponsored by Gaylor Electric, according to Robert Herrington, communications manager for the City of Noblesville. The event begins at 4 p.m. July 4...
Frankfort Fourth Of July Festival Schedule Of Events
The Frankfort Parks Department announced the schedule for the Frankfort Fourth of July Festival at TPA Park for the community to enjoy with a finale of fireworks by the Frankfort Jaycees. The festivities will kick off with a Pound and Zumba class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by...
Rhine Hall: more than just a venue
Downtown Kokomo has everything from fine dining to local shops, but it was lacking an indoor event venue for concerts, comedy and theatrical performances, and private events for a few years. That was the issue that Gary Rhinebarger wanted to solve when he established Rhine Hall. Rhine Hall originated as...
A place of hope: Second Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Westfield
First passed in 2000, the Indiana Safe Haven Law allows a person to surrender their infant anonymously without fear of arrest or prosecution. In 2017, Indiana expanded the Safe Haven Law to allow for baby boxes at hospitals, and in 2018 those locations were expanded to include fire stations with available 24/7 emergency medical services.
County swimmers get many victories at Enchanted Forest
Noblesville Swim Club began an annual summer tradition last Friday as the Enchanted Forest Swim Meet started at the Forest Park Aquatic Center. The first day of competition featured some of the long-distance events, with Hamilton County swimmers getting victories. Southeastern Swim Club’s Kinsey Bogaards won the Girls 13-14 400 individual medley, while Audrey Crawford claimed first place in the Girls Open 400 IM.
Kokomo Howard County Public Library offers unique activities in July
The Kokomo Howard County Public Library is known for hosting family-friendly, educational, creative, and fun events throughout the year, but summer is the season where the library offers a variety of activities for kids, teens, and adults of all ages! This July, there are dozens of activities for families to do that allow them to have fun while also learn something new. All their events are held at the different library branches and are free, which is the best part!
Frankfort Thursday Trash Routes Moved To Friday For July 4; Mulberry Remains The Same On July 4
The City of Frankfort has announced that due to the holiday slated for July 4 and the closure of city governmental offices, trash pick-up will not be available on Thursday, July 4 with double pickups scheduled for Friday, July 5 for the Thursday and Friday routes. Community members on the...
Pardon Our Dust: New Projects Underway At FMS
This summer marks the beginning of significant construction projects at Frankfort Middle School (FMS), aimed at enhancing facilities and creating a better environment for students and staff. The ambitious plan includes expanding the student cafeteria, adding a new performing arts center, renovating classroom spaces, and constructing a secure entrance, which has necessitated moving the administrative offices to the front of the building.
Expert: Lack of affordable housing leads to higher cost of living in Carmel
In Carmel, the gap between the types of jobs available and local residents filling them is expected to continue widening. The issue was among topics discussed during the Carmel Mayor’s Housing Task Force meeting held June 27 at Carmel City Hall. The theme for the morning, Housing for All, covered challenges and solutions to building affordable housing in the city.
Clinton County Cancer Support Group Continues On The Second Thursday Of The Month Through September
CORE Community Center announced that the Clinton County Cancer Support Group will continue hosting its programming on the second Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30 p.m. through September at CORE at 950 S. Maish Rd. in Frankfort. Community members were invited to the first Clinton County Cancer Support Group...
CORE Community Center Receives 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant To Improve Walking Path
CORE Community Center announced its selection for a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant geared toward improving the walking path at the organization. The organization announced over the weekend that it has been selected to receive a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant, marking the organization as one of only 343 grantees selected out of over 3,300 applications received for the grant from across the nation, including all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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