Carmel Tops in Niche.com Rankings

Carmel has long been a source of pride for its residents, and now, Niche has recognized the city as the #1 Best Place to Live in Indiana for 2025, awarding an overall A+ grade. This recognition underscores the community’s commitment to fostering a safe, supportive and enriching environment for all residents.  Carmel also received top…

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Kroger Helping Fueled for School Saturday on Logan

Kroger invites shoppers to join an annual food drive to serve children in need. Volunteers from Fueled for School will return to Noblesville’s Logan Street Kroger for Saturday’s collection. Colleen Juergensen, President of Kroger Central Division, says, “Hosting such a food drive is another example of our commitment to hunger relief, especially child nutrition. We…

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Arresting Developments in Judge New’s Court

From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn Last week I wrote about Judge Edward F. New, Jr.’s rough treatment of juveniles and his inventive sentencing of convicted offenders. What created the most headlines, however, was his penchant for citing local officials for contempt. One of the earliest incidents took place in 1967 when the judge…

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Kindness in Crisis: How Generosity Shines in Today’s World

With kindness often in short supply in our polarized world, generosity shines brightly. Anonymous generosity shines even brighter. This month, the number of neighbor gifts has been nothing short of amazing, thank you. Our mission would be impossible without your volunteerism and continued pantry donations. Recently, a new corporate food donor, South Atlantic Packaging, connected…

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Noblesville Water Main Annual Spring Cleaning Coming

Indiana American Water will start its annual water main flushing in its Noblesville District, beginning overnight on Sunday and continuing through Wednesday in the downtown area from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Flushing of the remaining areas of Noblesville will start on Wednesday, April 16 and run through Friday, June 20 on weekdays from 8…

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Carmel Announces Key Spending Projects

The City of Carmel is pleased to provide the following anticipated schedule for the 2025 construction season (see 2025 schedule below). These projects include traffic flow improvements, roadway enhancements and continued upgrades to pedestrian safety. Construction schedules are designed to minimize disruptions as best as possible while delivering long-term benefits. “Prioritizing the safety and efficiency…

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Cicero Kiwanians at Work on Annual Flower Sale

Spring is in the air, and so is the spirit of giving! The Kiwanis Club of Cicero has officially kicked off its 2025 Annual Flower Sale Fundraiser—an event that not only brightens gardens but also helps grow brighter futures for children throughout the community. Orders for flowers are being accepted now through Saturday, April 19,…

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Sen. Walker Shares Update

It’s hard to believe that there’s now less than a month remaining of the 2025 legislative session. Over the coming weeks, I’ll continue to work to pass several pieces of legislation I authored and sponsored, among them Senate Bill 209 and House Bill 1441. SB 209 would allow for the use of electronic pull tab…

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Duke Presents 13th Annual Noblesville Creates Fairyville

The 13th Annual Noblesville Creates Fairyville, presented by Duke Energy, returns to Noblesville Creates and Downtown Noblesville April 23-26, with crafts and activities for all ages and most events free. Sponsors include Duke Energy, Mini Minds, Four Day Ray Brewing Fishers, Guardian Care, Playground Productions, Musicologie, Josiah White’s, Bar Ellis, Renewal by Andersen, Martin &…

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