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Carmel & Pedcor Companies announce return of annual Oktoberfest
Submitted by City of Carmel Carmel city officials and Pedcor Companies invite residents and visitors to celebrate the arrival of autumn at the annual Carmel Oktoberfest, taking place from 6...

Spartz demands TV stations stop airing PAC ad about stock transactions
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz’s campaign said Thursday, Sept. 24, that her attorneys had demanded Indianapolis television stations stop airing a political advertisement she says falsely portrays her as profiting from stock trading while serving in Congress. The advertisement,…

Snapshot: Home Instead celebrates 30th anniversary
Representatives from Home Instead, an in-home senior care agency at 5570 Pebble Village Lane in Noblesville, celebrate 30 years of serving aging adults and their families with a Sept. 22 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Locally owned by Chris and Cheri Irons, Home Instead has built a…

Hamilton County Council wraps 2027 budget hearings
The Hamilton County Council recently completed two days of hearings on the proposed 2027 budget, with discussion focused on staffing two new courts and the county’s new public safety center scheduled to open next year. The 2027 budget is scheduled to be adopted at a special…

Hazel Dell Parkway bridge demolition to begin Sept. 28
Crews are scheduled to begin demolishing the flood-damaged Hazel Dell Parkway bridge just south of 106th Street on Monday, Sept. 28, according to Hamilton County. The bridge was destroyed during August flooding. Milestone Contractors will begin moving equipment to the site…

Podcast: HSE School Board candidate Faiza Maqsood discusses her priorities
Faiza Maqsood says attending Hamilton Southeastern School Board meetings helped convince her to become a candidate. She came away feeling parents and educators were speaking but were not being heard, and she decided to get involved. Maqsood, a candidate for the District 1 seat,…

Sheltering Wings focuses on connection, prevention during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sheltering Wings is focusing on connection, healthy relationships and community support as it kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in October. The Danville-based domestic violence shelter’s 2026 theme, “Stronger Together: Connection Prevents Violence,”…

Boone County lawmakers: State Awards Funding to Local Schools for Safety Upgrades
Boone County schools recently received more than $275,000 from Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant Program, according to area legislators. State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) said ... [FULL STORY] The post Boone County lawmakers: State Awards Funding to Local Schools for…
Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested Following ISP Investigation
In April of 2026, Indiana State Police received a request to conduct an investigation into an allegation of intimidation. The suspect in this case was ... [FULL STORY] The post Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested Following ISP Investigation first appeared on Clinton County…

Meijer Grocery in Fishers offers first look ahead of Sept. 30 opening
The new Meijer Grocery on Southeastern Parkway opened its doors to members of the media Thursday, less than a week before it opens to the public on Sept. 30. Store Director Janice Thongvanh led the tour. She described the store as a quicker alternative to the traditional Meijer…

Letter: Yes for continued academic excellence
Editor, Excellence is a longstanding tradition at Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Our families expect it. Our educators work toward it. And, most importantly, our students deserve it. As we look toward the future, our focus is on maintaining what we’ve built and continuing the…

Letter: OneZone supports referendums
Editor, The OneZone Chamber Board of Directors has voted to support referendum proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot for Carmel Clay Schools, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, Noblesville Schools, Sheridan Community Schools and Westfield Washington Schools. Strong schools and a strong…