Archive for April 2026
Carmel No.2 on U.S. List
Livability.com announced that Carmel has been named one of the 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Now in its 13th year, the annual list highlights the nation’s most vibrant and affordable small to mid-sized cities. The 2026 ranking is built on the idea of finding an “everything” city – a place where a career, a…
Read MoreBranna Takes Wrong Kind of Trip
What’s black and blue and hurts all over? Well, that would be my face, neck, shoulder and left wrist! It may be spring break, but my trip wasn’t to the Bahamas. It was to the ER. Yes, late Saturday night, I became a statistic. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related death and hospitalization, particularly among…
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Early Voting Locations Open Tuesday
Two early voting locations in Noblesville are set to open on Tuesday, April 7, with eight other locations opening later on April 22. Dates, times, and locations are as follows: Noblesville Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville · April 7-10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. · April 13-17 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. · April…
Read MoreGETTING A LEG UP
My wife walks faster than I do. If I hadn’t broken into a full gallop down the aisle the day we got married, she’d have beaten me to the justice of the peace by a nose. I’ve mentioned this before in this column, but things have gotten much worse and far more embarrassing When we…
Read MoreGetting Permission From President’s Grandson
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Dateline Charles City, Va. The 2020 September morning in the James Peninsula in Virginia was interrupted by a stern voice: “What are you doing here? We’re closed til 9.” I glanced at my watch; 8:55 a.m. “Seriously? Five minutes?” I gave her a Breakfast Club “get real” look. “What are you doing here anyway? I should call the sheriff on you.” That’s a really good question. During…
Read MoreIvy Tech: Impact on County, Region $298.6 Million
Ivy Tech Community College Hamilton County’s impact on the region adds more than $298.6 million in income through its students, alumni, and operations. These benefits include $192.3 million in added student income, $83 million in added business income, $18.8 million in added income from Campus activities, as well as $4.5 million in social savings related…
Read MoreHeights Finishes Season with Strongest Performance
Members of Hamilton Heights Indoor Percussion bring intensity and precision to the floor during their State Finals performance last weekend, where the ensemble delivered its strongest run of the season and finished 11th in the state. Photos courtesy Hamilton Heights Schools Hamilton Heights Indoor Percussion capped off its season with an outstanding showing at the…
Read MoreWestfield Announces Construction, Repaving Schedule
The City of Westfield Public Works Department has announced this year’s road construction and street repaving projects. “Over the past two years, Westfield has made record investments on infrastructure to ensure our roadways keep pace with our growth,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “These projects are about getting our roads right-sized, improving safety and connectivity, and…
Read MoreCSO Season Finale April 18
Join us Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) wraps up its 2025 – 2026 season with a journey through four exciting and meaningful works for a full symphony orchestra. The night will include pieces by Antonín Dvořák, Cristina Spinei, Gustav Mahler and Felix Mendelssohn. The CSO will be under the…
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