Last year Westfield, Indiana was a finalist for a $100,000 grant from PetSafe but we ultimately didn't win.  We're trying for it again this year.  If you'd like to see Westfield build its very own dog park, please vote at both ... Continue reading →

Save the date!  The Westfield Rotary Club is organizing the first annual Westfield Grand Half Marathon to be run in Westfield, Indiana on October 6, 2012.The event will include a half marathon run and a 5K family fun run/walk.  In a... Continue reading →

I don't know about you, but I'm always curious when I see flags flying at half mast.  Sometimes I can readily identify who we are mourning based on current events.  However, more often than not, I really have no idea why the flags have b... Continue reading →

Speaking at today's Westfield Rotary Club meeting, Mayor Andy Cook announced that the city will seek potential private sector buyers of its water and waste water utility.Citing the challenges of maintaining fiscal responsibility during tough econo... Continue reading →

Another Republican candidate for Dan Burton's former congressional seat will be visiting Westfield next week.  David McIntosh, the former congressman, will be holding an informal "Meet and Greet" at Westfield Lighting on Wednesday, April 4, from 6... Continue reading →

Most people don't notice or pay much attention but Grand Park construction continues at a steady pace.  Recent activity includes burying infrastructure now so it won't have to be done later.  This includes pipes for the sewer system as well a... Continue reading →

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today proposed to accelerate the construction of US 31 through Westfield and Carmel. The plan involves consolidating the entire project through Hamilton County into one large project and utilizing contractor financing. ... Continue reading →

Westfield announced in a press release today that the city property tax rate for 2012 will be less than it was in 2011. This comes after a decision by the state Department of Local Government Finance authorizing Westfield to raise its rate to compensa... Continue reading →

Today we went to Nature's Inspirations, a fine art exhibit and sale at the Cool Creek Park Nature Center in Westfield.  The exhibit runs until March 11, so there is still time for you to visit if you wish.  And why not?  It's free. ... Continue reading →

I had to write something on Leap Day just to ensure that the date, February 29, officially appears on this blog.At www.leapyearday.com I found a list of notable people born on Leap Day over the centuries and was hoping to share it with you. However, I... Continue reading →