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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...

Introducing the Blackhawk Nest
Submitted by Sheridan Community Schools Sheridan Community Schools (SCS) spent the summer revamping education spaces that will help students learn, grow, and gather together. One of the new additions is...

The adventures of the Sheridan High School Wilderness Club
By STELLA SMITH, AUBREY STERLING & KADENCE PEYTON Sheridan High School Students Editor’s note: The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s Accelerated English 9 class,...

Hamilton County libraries join first-ever Give Like Dolly Day
Libraries across Hamilton County will come together Friday, Sept. 25, to celebrate Dolly Parton’s legacy by participating in the first-ever Give Like Dolly Day. The Dollywood Foundation created the worldwide...

Tipton County voters can hear from their Sheriff candidates
Submitted Tipton County voters will soon get to hear directly from sheriff candidates Matt Tebbe and Craig Henderson. The public is invited to attend at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30,...

Inclusive Trunk-or-Treat for special needs kids to take place in Fishers
Ascension St. Vincent Fishers and Peyton Manning Pediatric Therapies will hold a free Community Trunk-or-Treat for kids with special needs and their families on Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at noon...