Strong to the end: Smoky Row’s only P.E. teacher retires after 32 years at the school
For Smoky Row Elementary School physical education teacher Karena Mercer, one final field day was the perfect finish line for…
Athlete of the week: Hamilton Southeastern senior third baseman develops into a clutch leader
With 12 seniors, Hamilton Southeastern High School softball coach Emily Pusti told her players they all don’t have to be…
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township announces annual staff awards
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township recently honored three staff members with annual awards. Gracie Sahm was named Teacher…
Taking aim: USA Archery National Championships, World Team Trials coming to Noblesville
A unique event is coming to Noblesville for the first time next month. USA Archery and the Indiana Archery Corp.…
Labor of love: Westfield siblings raise thousands of dollars for American Heart Association
For elementary school students in Westfield, “have a heart” is more than simply a saying about kindness. This year, Shamrock…
Snapshot: Zionsville Community High School names Top 20 seniors
Zionsville Community High School recently recognized the Top 20 students of the Class of 2024. The students were honored earlier…
Gift for the grieving: Brooke’s Place celebrates 25 years of support for bereaved youth
If you’re old enough to love, you’re old enough to grieve. That is the message that Brooke’s Place of Indianapolis…
Night & Day diversions – May 28, 2024
‘The Wizard of Oz’ Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” runs through July 7 at…
Opinion: Making lawnmower repairs
Commentary by Ward Degler My lawnmower is a Wheelhorse. One built by Toro. I’m not sure when it was made, but Toro purchased Wheelhorse in 1986 for $8 million. I…
Opinion: Sad goodbye, but time for me to fly
Friends, this month marks my 17th anniversary of writing for Current. Seventeenth! That’s approximately 850 weekly columns sharing my sometimes crazy, often mundane life in suburban Indiana. But an exciting…
Opinion: Home alone – what could possibly go wrong?
My wife Mary Ellen is in Boston with my sister, Linda. Before Mary Ellen left, she gave me precise directions on what to do and what not to do. My…
Letter: Plastic is a problem
Editor, While living in beautiful Santa Fe, N.M., I discovered in the most painful way the devastating effect of plastic. I left my house for 20 minutes, and upon returning,…
Opinion: Foresight of doing better
We all have a little fun commenting on the actions of others, imagining ourselves to be in their shoes. Sometimes, we are quick to realize that we don’t have the…
Opinion: Making lawnmower repairs
Commentary by Ward Degler My lawnmower is a Wheelhorse. One built by Toro. I’m not sure when it was made, but Toro purchased Wheelhorse in 1986 for $8 million. I…