Archive for January 2026

City of Fishers officials, Hamilton Southeastern Schools Superintendent Pat Mapes and White River stakeholders marked the opening of the new 120-acre Fishers White River Park last month.  The park reflects the City’s continued investment in parks, trails, and outdoor recreation infrastructure, expanding access to nature while strengthening connectivity across the community.  Fishers White River Park…

The Westfield City Council and the Westfield Washington Schools Board of Trustees are scheduled to hold a joint working session this evening at 6 p.m. in the Westfield High School auditorium (18250 N. Union Street). This session reflects their stated commitment to work together to better serve the growing community. The meeting will include a review…

Congratulations to Aissata Mbaye and Abou Ngaide on the birth of their baby boy on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Beshir Ngaide was born at 9:19 a.m. weighing 5 lbs. and 12 oz. and is 19 inches long. Beshir is welcomed home by siblings Fatimata, Abdulay and Aissata. As the first baby of the new year…

From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn I usually reserve the last column of each year for paying tribute to our Notable Nineties and Sensational Centenarians, but since the Times wasn’t published on New Year’s Eve, I’m going to start 2026 with the salute instead! If you’re a regular reader, you’re probably already familiar with…

On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, the City of Carmel marked a historic milestone: the 50th anniversary of its first-ever City Council meeting. To commemorate the occasion, the Carmel City Council and Mayor Sue Finkam recognized the foundational leaders who transitioned Carmel from a town to a city, during the council meeting. Carmel’s transition to a…

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The City of Carmel will host its 8th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. This free, community-wide event is dedicated to honoring the enduring legacy of Dr. King through music, performance and inspirational readings. The commemoration will take place at the Tarkington Theater within Allied…

   Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville).   Blind and disabled Hoosiers are now eligible for the more generous $125 Blind/Disabled Credit, rather than the Blind/Disabled Deduction, and should apply…