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Hamilton County Prosecutor Greg Garrison will retire at the end of the year due to health concerns. His final day in office will be Dec. 20. Garrison shared the news with colleagues in a letter on Tuesday. “I am writing today with a heavy heart and an important message for my colleagues in public service,”…

State Senator Kyle Walker, a Republican from Lawrence who represents District 31 which includes portions of Hamilton and Marion counties, released the following statement this week on his decision to not seek reelection in 2026: “Over the past six years, I have championed several pieces of legislation to support my constituents and all Hoosiers, bolster…

Three people from Hamilton County – one from Noblesville and two from Fishers – were recently honored byAmerican Senior Communities. Each year the company honors one outstanding team member from each of its 101 Indiana communities with the prestigious Quest for Excellence Award. Now celebrating its 25th year, the tradition continued as honorees, their guests,…

Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development recently announced the launch of One Door Away, a year-end campaign raising awareness about the growing need for stable, attainable housing options in Hamilton, Boone and Tipton counties. Across Central Indiana, rising housing costs continue to outpace wages, creating challenges for workers, seniors and families striving to remain in the…

Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, however, shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an…

The magic of the holidays officially arrived in Carmel last week, and to help families prepare for the season, the City of Carmel has installed four custom-made mailboxes across town, offering a direct, express delivery service straight to Santa and his elves at the North Pole. Children are encouraged to write their letters, include a…

When it comes to America’s favorite Christmas markets, the third most popular in the U.S. can be found right here in Hamilton County – Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt. Chicago’s Christkindlmarket takes the top spot, pulling in an average of 44,445 searches a month – almost three times the interest of any other Christmas market in the country.…

The Fishers Event Center is celebrating a milestone first year following its opening on Nov. 22, 2024. In a whirlwind inaugural year, the ultra-modern, 7,500-seat venue established itself as a key player in the region’s entertainment landscape hosting big name shows and sporting events (Alabama, Cirque du Soleil, comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Leanne Morgan, country…

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with Mayor Sue Finkam and the City of Carmel, has introduced a new initiative, “Happy to Chat” benches located north of Midtown Plaza along Monon Boulevard. The benches are intended to spark conversation and build stronger community connections. Each area features a friendly sign that reads “Happy to…

The Westfield Washington Schools (WWS) Board of School Trustees voted 4–1 on November 11, 2025, to approve new attendance boundaries for K–8 students. These changes will take effect at the start of the 2026–27 school year, aligning with several major district improvements designed to support the needs of a rapidly growing student population. As of…