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Hendricks County approves 2026 accessibility, nondiscrimination plans
The Hendricks County Commissioners approved an updated accessibility and nondiscrimination plan Sept. 22 after reviewing barriers at county buildings, parks, trails and sidewalks. The commissioners held a public hearing on the 2026 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan…
Carmel Community Players to stage dark comedy
Nicole Amsler had never seen a production of “Home, I’m Darling” in person. But she had friends who have performed in it in other cities and said she believed it would be a good fit for Carmel Community Players, which will present the show Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 at The Cat, 254…
Hendricks Civic Theatre to present classic whodunit
Scott Post has wanted to direct “Clue” for a long time. “I applied to direct this in 2020,” he said. “It’s absolutely one of my favorite movies of all time. When they had a play version of it, I was like, ‘I absolutely need to do this.’” Hendricks Civic Theatre will present five…
Snapshot: Carmel celebrates completion of College Avenue reconstruction project
The City of Carmel celebrated the completion of the College Avenue reconstruction project with a block party Sept. 17 at Rosie’s Gardens & Hughes Landscape in Home Place. The event included live music, free Italian ice and remarks from city officials. The reconstruction project…
Letter: Recent financial history doesn’t support referendum need
Editor, Carmel Clay Schools has said it needs a referendum to raise at least $62 million annually to cover the shortfall in property taxes. CCS’ recent financial history is leading me to vote against this referendum. The June 16 Current article says that CCS is expected to lose…
Snapshot: Carmel celebrates 50 years of cityhood with ice cream social
The City of Carmel celebrated its 50th anniversary with an ice cream social Sept. 18 on the grounds of City Hall. The event, organized by the Carmel City Council and Rotary Club of Carmel, included live music, dancing, games, exhibits and free ice cream. The event also celebrated…
Fifth leg of Olio Road–Southeastern Parkway roundabout to close permanently this week
The fifth leg of the roundabout at Olio Road and Southeastern Parkway will close to traffic for good by the end of this week. It’s the next step in the City of Fishers’ $6.7 million project to rebuild one of the region’s busiest intersections. For years, drivers near the…
Pendleton Trooper assigned to detective in Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce
PENDLETON – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott has announced the assignment of Trooper Hanna Tinch to serve as a Detective in the Indiana Internet Crimes...
With early voting two weeks away, HSE referendum faces no organized opposition
With early voting set to begin Oct. 6, the Hamilton Southeastern Schools operating referendum heads toward the Nov. 3 general election with an organized campaign behind it and, so far, no organized opposition. The measure asks voters to replace the district’s current operating…
Fishers Health Department reports survey results
Although Fishers residents reported strong overall health and quality of life, a new Community Health Assessment identifies mental health as a top local priority and highlights the city’s rapidly aging population. The Fishers Health Department has released its 2025 Community…
Strawtown Koteewi Park hosts new Nature Journal Club
Submitted by Brenda Myers Fall is a great time to get out and connect with nature. Now, a new free program called Nature Journal Club encourages participants to pay closer...
Accessibility in Sydney
In the months leading up to our trip to Sydney, my mind constantly thought about what it would be like there. It is so far away, and I had no...