Archive for category: Community

/ June 18, 2013 12:55 am

Riverwalk project passes second milestone

The City of Noblesville celebrated the completion of the second phase of the Riverwalk project with a public ribbon cutting ceremony on May 30. “As in many communities, trails are definitely a popular amenity in our city. Completion of this second phase of Riverwalk allows us to increase our trail inventory as well as provide an easy way for people [...]

/ June 18, 2013 12:53 am

New champion crowned at bed race

  In the final round, Cowabunga had to win just one of two races to claim the third annual bed race title. Lucky for team members Joey Concannon, Bryce Campbell, Erin McLennan, John Gangnon and captain Jake Taylor the group narrowly beat the Dream Team in the first race. As Cowabunga rounded the turn and raced back to the finish [...]

/ June 18, 2013 12:52 am

Old Mill Festival

More than 75 vendor booths lined the Historic Courthouse Square and Ninth Street in downtown Noblesville Downtown Noblesville once again hosted the “Old Mill Festival” on June 8. It was the fourth time this bi-annual event has taken place in the heart of the downtown Noblesville Square. The event included more than 75 juried vendors on hand selling antiques, fine [...]

/ June 18, 2013 12:44 am

Sheriff deputy honored by Legion

Deputy Scott Goff recently received the Deputy of the Year award from the Noblesville American Legion during its annual awards banquet. Goff (pictured with Sheriff Mark Bowen) was recognized by his supervisors for consistent and outstanding performance of his duty. They said his compassion, dedication and commitment to the agency and to the community make him an ideal choice for [...]

/ June 17, 2013 3:44 am

Great American campout coming Saturday

Join the Noblesville Parks Dept. and families all across the country for the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout on June 22. Families are invited to camp overnight in Forest Park beginning at 4 p.m. Families will need to bring a tent, sleeping bags, camping gear and food and the parks department will provide the activities. Those who do [...]

/ June 17, 2013 3:32 am

Local sculptor honored

Nick Roudebush of Noblesville has been awarded the prestigious International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award for 2013. Roudebush is a 2009 Wabash University graduate and is now a student at the University of Notre Dame. He is an instructor in the art department at Indiana Wesleyan University. The International Sculpture Center established the annual award program [...]

/ June 17, 2013 3:31 am

Safer cycling

The City of Noblesville will host a free Bicycle Friendly Community Seminar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 at Noblesville City Hall in Room A214. The seminar is presented free of charge by Bicycle Indiana and the Indiana State Dept. of Health Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity. “We’re thrilled to be hosting this educational event,” Mayor John [...]

/ June 13, 2013 3:04 pm

Budget issues cause festival concerns

The Noblesville Fireworks Festival is under funded this year and it could impact the annual event’s activities. Cara Culp, chairwoman for the July 4th Planning Committee, said the organization will evaluate activities if funds remain low. “We’re having the fireworks show. It will not be cut or reduced,” she said. “It will be kids carnival games. The games themselves are [...]

/ June 11, 2013 1:06 am

Festival volunteers needed

The City of Noblesville is looking for a few good men, women or any resident that is willing to volunteer and help make the city’s numerous summer events fun for everyone. City Spokeswoman Cara Culp said volunteer help is needed this summer for the July 4th parade and fireworks festival, a junior golf championship, various Parks Dept. events, and more. [...]

/ June 11, 2013 1:02 am

Noblesville High School commencement

  Nearly 600 seniors completed their high school careers and graduated from Noblesville High School inside “The Mill” on May 31. Leading the Class of 2013 was valedictorian Ethan Puckett and co-salutatorians Olivia Murfield and Zachary Nichols. For more photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.379442948843477.1073741836.112567868864321&type=3. (Photos by Robert Herrington)