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Family of late Fishers resident gives $10 million for IU brain cancer research center
The family of the late Jeff Schwarz, a Fishers resident who died of brain cancer in 2023, has given $10 million to Indiana University to create a new neuro-oncology research center in his name. IU announced Sept. 24 that the gift creates the Jeff Schwarz Center for Neuro-Oncology…
Overholser presented with Sagamore of the Wabash
On Sept. 20, retired Cicero Fire Chief Lance Overholser was presented with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award during Cicero Friends of the Park’s annual Spaghetti Dinner for police,...
Carmel Fire Department invites public to annual open houses
The Carmel Fire Department (CFD) will open its doors to the public for its annual open houses from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Residents of all ages are...
Indiana Dup15q Believe Walk set for Oct. 3 in Noblesville
Indiana families can gather at Dillon Park in Noblesville Oct. 3 for the second Indiana Dup15q Believe Walk. The walk raises awareness and funds for Dup15q syndrome, a rare genetic disorder associated with autism, intellectual disability, developmental delays and epilepsy.…
Fishers resident raises awareness about ovarian cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 21,000 women in the United States are diagnosed annually with ovarian cancer – often referred to as the “silent killer” because most women aren’t diagnosed until later stages, largely because of the lack of routine or reliable…
IU Health teams volunteer at Carmel’s Coxhall Gardens
Staff from Carmel & Fishers hospitals take part in ‘Days of Service’ Team members from IU Health North (Carmel) and IU Health Fishers gathered at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel on...
Carmel High School student combines chess, giving back
What started as a hobby for Nikhil Murugan in first grade has evolved into a passion that has led to coaching, tournament directing, nonprofit leadership and fundraising for the Carmel High School senior. Those efforts helped raise more than $5,100 this summer for the American…
Pokémon, anyone?: Shiny Hunters of Noblesville prepares for worldwide event
What started as a family connecting over the game Pokémon GO has expanded into an organization that presents weekly, organized meetups and annual events for players of all ages in Noblesville. The nonprofit, Shiny Hunters of Noblesville, invites players of all backgrounds and…
Fishers teen serves as Colts ‘Coin Toss Captain’
Fishers native Colton Miller, 13, recently took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium during an Indianapolis Colts game as the “Coin Toss Captain,” walking to midfield just before kickoff and meeting players from both teams. Colton is a patient at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at…
Free Carmel event to highlight maternal mental health resources
Carmel therapists Brittany Dewbrew-Hale and Leila Mortazavi know the importance of maternal mental health in Indiana. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows roughly 13 percent of Indiana mothers experience postpartum depression symptoms — higher than the national…
‘Food is Medicine’ initiative launches to improve community health through nutrition
A coalition of healthcare, nonprofit, agricultural, and community organizations has launched a six-month Food is Medicine initiative designed to improve health outcomes and increase access to nutritious food for Hamilton...
Noblesville Lions serve up brats at Brewfest
On Saturday, Sept. 12, Lions served bratwurst, hot dogs, and chips at Noblesville Brewfest, which supports the Forest Park Aquatic Center. (ABOVE, from left) Lions Jeff Dick, Gary Hipes, Jen...