News in Carmel
Carmel in brief — September 15, 2026
City email scam – The City of Carmel has identified a sophisticated email scam impersonating its Department of Community Services. Scammers are sending highly realistic emails — often referencing actual property addresses and case numbers — to demand immediate payment for permit…
Snapshot: Carmel first responders commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Carmel first responders gathered Sept. 11 at the city’s Veterans Memorial on 3rd Ave. SW to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. The event featured a keynote address from Carmel resident Charlie Glesing, who served at Ground Zero in the days after the…
Column: USDA Organic: What does that label really mean?
Commentary by Tony Reck As you stroll through the grocery store, you’ve probably noticed foods bearing the familiar green and white USDA Organic seal. From fresh produce to milk, eggs and packaged foods, organic products continue to gain popularity. But what does organic really…
Orr fellow bet on herself and won
At 22, Jenna Burd has already learned something that can take others much longer to figure out: Sometimes growth begins with betting on yourself. For Burd, that meant trusting the marketing business she had already built — even when a full-time job opportunity was waiting. “I…
Column: The second life of Carmel’s Blue School
Commentary by Andrew Wright The old schoolhouse along 106th Street known as the Blue School has garnered a lot of attention as of late, but most of the focus has been on its years as a school. However, there is another chapter in the building’s history that has gone largely…
Women’s Running Festival to return to Carmel
The Indiana Women’s Running Festival will return to Carmel Oct. 17. The women-only race has three distance options: a half marathon, 10K and 5K. All three races start at 8 a.m. at the gazebo at Carmel City Hall on Civic Square. The course takes runners along the Monon Greenway…