News in Carmel

Noblesville man dies in single-vehicle accident near Carmel High School
A Noblesville man died Sept. 13 in a single-vehicle accident in Carmel. Police responded shortly after 2 a.m. to an accident on Main Street in the median at Lexington Drive near Carmel High School. First responders performed life-saving measures on the driver, Gary D. Lynch, 37,…

Carmel man accused of voyeurism at Target, hiding evidence
A Carmel man is accused of using his cellphone to take a photo up a shopper’s dress at a department store before fleeing the scene and attempting to hide the evidence. Police arrested John Florencio, 28, Sept. 11 after they found him hiding in a wooded area along 106th Street…

Gramm brings farewell tour to Palladium in Carmel
At 76, Lou Gramm is tired of spending time in airports and not enough time with his cars. “I’ve been touring for 54 years, and I just think that takes up most of my summers and I miss my family during those times,” he said. “I also miss my biggest hobby, which is muscle cars.…

Local high school students among the top in High School Hustle competition
More than half of the top student entrepreneurs in a summer side hustle competition are from central Indiana. Students from Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers and Brownsburg were among the top performers in High School Hustle, an entrepreneurial competition for high school students. The…

Snapshot: Wine, Women & Shoes raises $350K for children’s hospital
Guests in summer chic attire spent the day at Lucas Estate for Wine, Women & Shoes, a fundraiser that raised more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. The event, organized by Called to Care, included food, clothing, jewelry and other vendors; a silent auction;…

County marks Allisonville interchange completion, awards $39.9 million Hazel Dell contract
Hamilton County marked the completion of the 146th Street and Allisonville Road interchange Monday, Sept. 14, while awarding a $39.9 million construction contract for the next interchange along the corridor at Hazel Dell Parkway. County commissioners awarded the Hazel Dell…

Athlete of the week: Carmel High School setter benefits from solid high volleyball IQ
Carmel High School senior setter London Evans was born to be a volleyball player. “I loved it from the beginning,” Evans said. “I grew up peppering with my sisters and tagging along to their practices that my mom coached.” Evans’ mother, Erin, played at Indiana University. Her…

Proposed Carmel budget grows, tax rate remains stable
The City of Carmel is proposing a flat tax rate, several new positions and a 3 percent raise for employees in its 2027 budget. The proposed $153 million general fund budget is 6 percent larger than the amount approved for 2026, but only 1.6 percent larger than the actual amount…

Lifeline Law awareness to be promoted at Carmel boys soccer game
The Carmel High School boys soccer program will host its annual Pack the House to Make Good Decisions night at 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at Murray Stadium during the varsity match against Homestead. The event raises awareness about the dangers of underage drinking, the signs of alcohol…

Carmel’s Greyhound Council helps districtwide PTOs collaborate
At Prairie Trace Elementary, the parent teacher organization offers parents birthday kits – complete with cake, candles and icing – to help children celebrate their special day. It’s an idea PTO co-President Linsday Ohmer picked up from attending Greyhound Council meetings. The…

Biggest Carmel Porchfest to date brings nationwide talent
Fourteen years ago, Aaron Adelsperger had to turn to Google to figure out what he was signing up for. He and his Westfield-based band, The Failers, were invited to something called a porchFest in Carmel. He liked the idea, where bands get together and perform on porches around…

Nurse practitioner launches HeroHouse Pediatrics telehealth service
Jesse Jones saw a need for a new approach to pediatric health care. A board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and a father of four, Jones spent a combined five years in pediatric intensive care units at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Lurie Children’s in…