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“Avant Guard” takes top honors
Noblesville Creates’ inaugural Pitch Night hits 50 percent of fundraising goal Submitted The judges agreed. So did the audience. At Noblesville Creates’ inaugural Creative Economy Pitch Night, Eric Thornbury’s “Avant...
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s ‘Salem’ to feature original score by Seager
Submitted With Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s (GHDT) theme of “Art in Motion” and also wanting to uplift and support local artists, musicians, and artisans, GHDT will feature original and specially...
Carmel executive coach writes book, music to help others find their voice
Carmel resident Brandon Wilson has always been creating. He wrote his first song when he was 12. As an executive coach, he works with clients to “co-create a future” in their lives and careers, as he puts it. About two years ago, he embarked on a creative avenue he had never…
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…
Indiana Wind Symphony begins season with musical journey through America
The Indiana Wind Symphony’s new season embarks on a musical journey across the nation and includes local talent, as well. The season has eight performances from October to May 2027, starting at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the…
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...
Girl Scout’s mural encourages Carmel community to give back
A new mural at the Carmel Lions Club encourages passersby to think about the role they can play in their communities. Created by Girl Scout Evelyn “EV” Sherman, the mural, “Service Upholds Community,” highlights key area landmarks and emphasizes inclusivity. “I hope (residents…
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…