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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…
Medical art: Former military doctor finds ‘artistic’ freedom in plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is an unexpected place to find artistic freedom, according to Zionsville resident and U.S. Air Force veteran Lt. Col. Dr. Brandon Specht. He first learned of the possibilities during a three-year residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he was introduced to plastic…
Pokémon, anyone?: Shiny Hunters of Noblesville prepares for worldwide event
What started as a family connecting over the game Pokémon GO has expanded into an organization that presents weekly, organized meetups and annual events for players of all ages in Noblesville. The nonprofit, Shiny Hunters of Noblesville, invites players of all backgrounds and…
Fishers teen serves as Colts ‘Coin Toss Captain’
Fishers native Colton Miller, 13, recently took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium during an Indianapolis Colts game as the “Coin Toss Captain,” walking to midfield just before kickoff and meeting players from both teams. Colton is a patient at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at…
Cabaret Latino in Plainfield promises to be ‘joyful spectacle’
“Cabaret Latino: Songs of the Americas” is coming to Hendricks Live! Oct. 3. The show is a 90-minute revue of music with roots from across North and South America. Dustin Klein, the event’s co-producer and pianist, said the production is more than a simple cabaret. “It’s really…
Snapshot: PorchFest draws big crowds in Arts & Design District
The Carmel PorchFest featured more than 70 bands Sept. 20 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. (Photos by Arthur Mansavage)
Free Carmel event to highlight maternal mental health resources
Carmel therapists Brittany Dewbrew-Hale and Leila Mortazavi know the importance of maternal mental health in Indiana. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows roughly 13 percent of Indiana mothers experience postpartum depression symptoms — higher than the national…
‘Food is Medicine’ initiative launches to improve community health through nutrition
A coalition of healthcare, nonprofit, agricultural, and community organizations has launched a six-month Food is Medicine initiative designed to improve health outcomes and increase access to nutritious food for Hamilton...
Noblesville Lions serve up brats at Brewfest
On Saturday, Sept. 12, Lions served bratwurst, hot dogs, and chips at Noblesville Brewfest, which supports the Forest Park Aquatic Center. (ABOVE, from left) Lions Jeff Dick, Gary Hipes, Jen...
Noblesville wealth advisor stays involved in the community
When Noblesville resident Tom Tucker isn’t working as a private wealth advisor and managing director for Indianapolis-based Impact Financial Group, he immerses himself in the Noblesville community. Tucker works with families, individuals and business owners to help simplify,…
BHS’ Gallagher, Maple Qualify for State
Batesville’s Alexis Gallagher and Stella Maple qualified for the IHSAA Girls Golf State Finals as individual golfers following their performances at Saturday’s Regional at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin. Gallagher shot a 74 while [...]