Westfield Schools Announce Shamrock Academy Class

Westfield Washington Schools is pleased to announce and welcome the members of the 2026–2027 Shamrock Academy Class. Bringing together parents, residents, business leaders, and community advocates from throughout Westfield, these individuals have committed to spending the next year learning, engaging, and exploring what it takes to serve more than 10,700 students across our growing school…

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Westfield Ready to Rock the 250th

The countdown to the most patriotic weekend of the year is officially on! Join the City of Westfield for three family-friendly events to celebrate America 250 in Westfield from July 2-4. “We always celebrate Independence Day in a big way here in Westfield,” said Mayor Scott Willis. “As the entire country gears up to celebrate…

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Indiana Artisan, Carmel Celebrating America’s 250th

Indiana Artisan is pleased to partner with the city of Carmel in a 4-week celebration to honor the nation. Americana on Main will  offer free activities, music and other entertainment each Thursday, June 11 through July 2 from 4-7 p.m. throughout the Arts & Design District. Fun themes will make each week’s celebration a new…

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Making the Grade & Taking the Cake!

“Pomp and Circumstances” is no longer served up solely for the ceremony of high school graduations. On May 29, I returned to my own alma mater, where I was a second grader in 1967 when it first opened its doors. Amid the awards galore, and recognition of rampant readers and mathematical minds, I couldn’t be more…

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Carmel Cutting Ribbon Just Before CarmelFest

The City of Carmel and Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invite the community to celebrate the opening of the Monon Boulevard Phase 3 expansion. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, July 3, from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the new music-themed Monon Boulevard playground, just before the start of CarmelFest. The Monon Boulevard Phase 3…

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Women’s Learning Circle brings Series to Ag Community

Women landowners, farmers, and conservation-minded community members are invited to participate in a three-part Women’s Learning Circle series designed to provide practical information, resources, and connections for managing farmland and working lands. Hosted by The Nature Conservancy’s Women4theLand program in partnership with the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District and local conservation partners, the…

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The Victim Mentality

Parents who set boundaries, teachers who allow consequences, leaders who demand competence and churches that preach endurance all reinforce agency rather than fragility. by Dan Eichenberger MD, MBA In every era, people face hardship. What changes is how societies respond. Ancient cultures — especially Greece, Rome and early Christianity — emphasized agency, resilience and personal responsibility. Today, many…

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Rockville Has Connection to Republic of Texas

Howard County Named After Short-Lived Ambassador While most people associate Rockville with the Covered Bridge Festival, it’s also a town that has a unique relationship with the Republic of Texas. About a quarter mile from the courthouse is the old city cemetery, established in 1824. Left of the flagpole, and a few yards down the…

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