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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…
Snapshot: Ignite offers flood relief help
Front office staff and fans of Fishers-based professional volleyball team Indy Ignite take a a break for a group photo Sept.16 while volunteering with partners SERVE Village, Guardian Angel Restoration and Williams Comfort Air to help with flood relief volunteer efforts in…
Snapshot: Westfield makes ‘Top Workplace’ list
The City of Westfield announced that it earned three 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, receiving recognition for professional development, compensation and benefits, and purpose and values. The Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards are based on employee feedback…
Snapshot: Taking the oath
From left, Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Westfield Fire Department Chief Robert Gaylor administer the oath of service for new Westfield Fire Department lateral firefighters Enis Becirevic and Nolan Bastien during the Westfield City Council’s Sept. 14 meeting. (Photo by Leila…
Westfield resident to chair 500 Festival board
Westfield resident Roger Harvey of Bose Public Affairs Group is the new chair of the 500 Festival Board of Directors, helping to lead one of Indiana’s largest nonprofits as it celebrates its 70th year. Harvey also will help advance the organization’s mission of celebrating the…
Indiana State Police investigation leads to charges against Hancock County deputy for intimidation and license plate reader misuse
GREENFIELD – In April of 2026, Indiana State Police received a request to conduct an investigation into an allegation of intimidation. The suspect in this case... The post Indiana State Police investigation leads to charges against Hancock County deputy for intimidation and…
IndyStar examines Spartz-Ford dispute over stocks, campaign spending
Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz and Democratic challenger J.D. Ford are exchanging accusations over stock transactions and campaign spending as they compete for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District seat, according to a Sept. 24 report by Indianapolis Star reporter Marissa…
Fishers opens first milk depot for donor human milk
Fishers families now have a local place to donate and pick up donor human milk. The Fishers Health Department and The Milk Bank held a ribbon-cutting Thursday to open the city’s first Milk Depot and Milk Express. The site is at the health department, inside the Fishers Community…
HSE $325.9M budget reduces costs, includes raises
The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Corp. 2027 budget was presented to the HSE Board of Trustees and the public for the first time Sept. 23, with district officials detailing an advertised $325.9 million spending plan — about $15 million lower than the current budget. Raises for…
Snapshot: Carmel’s mooncake festival celebrates fall
The City of Carmel held the annual Chinese Mooncake Festival Sept. 19 in Midtown Plaza. The event included a parade, traditional dance, seasonal treats, a Family Fun Zone and more. (Photos by Arthur Mansavage)
Judge rules Carmel won’t have to pay legal fees for short-term rental owner
The City of Carmel will not have to pay legal fees for the owner of a short-term rental property it sued in September 2025. Hamilton County Judge David Najjar ruled Sept. 15 that Carmel’s lawsuit against XF Property Group and request to dismiss it in March didn’t come “anywhere…
Letter: LEAP water proposal dangerous
Editor, Here are two facts. I love this Town of Zionsville, and I see the benefits of the LEAP project. Here is another fact. I believe the plans for handling the wastewater are inadequate and dangerous to our environment. This LEAP project has many issues, starting with the…