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Celebrate the arrival of autumn this Friday at Carmel City Center from 6-10 p.m. as the City of Carmel and Carmel City Center present Oktoberfest. Enjoy the dance-worthy polka tunes of Indy Polkamotion and bring your appetite to partake in delicious German-themed dishes from local restaurants and plenty of adult beverage choices. This annual celebration…

Westfield Fire Department Chief Rob Gaylor and Division Chief of Training Charles Johnson, both members of Indiana Task Force 1, were deployed today in advance of Hurricane Ian. Forty-five team members and six support personnel were activated as the hurricane advanced toward Tampa Bay, Florida. Chief Gaylor serves as a water rescue specialist with Indiana…

Sunrise/Sunset: RISE: 7:36 a.m. SET: 7:32 p.m. High/Low Temperatures: High: 64 °F Low: 45 °F Today is…: • Ancestor Appreciation Day • National Chocolate Milk Day • National Voter Registration Day What Happened On This Day: • 1540 The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) receives its charter from Pope Paul III • 1908 Production of the…

The U.S. Army Field Band is returning to the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 10 for a free concert celebrating heroes who have served our nation. The 7:30 p.m. performance, titled Heroes, will be a celebration of people who have gone above and beyond for their communities, a musical journey…

Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to avoid scams this fall. This is a popular time to travel, move and undertake home improvement projects, but it’s also it’s a time for scammers to find new victims. “When planning out your fall vacations and projects, remember anyone can be the target of a scam,” Rokita…

By Whitney Downard Democrats and Republicans on a recent budget panel showcased different approaches to Indiana’s next two-year spending plan — from saving and paying down debt to one-time vs. ongoing investments. Indiana’s revenues continue to outperform projections, bolstering swollen coffers as stakeholders prepare to draft the 2023 budget amid ongoing inflation and economic concerns.…

Ivy Tech Community College kicked off College Application Week as part of Learn More Indiana’s College GO! Campaign, a national initiative of the American College Application Campaign (ACAC). As part of this national week of recognition, students who are interested in applying or enrolling at Ivy Tech are encouraged to attend a special Tuesdays@TheTech event…

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. Seven recipients were honored for extraordinary initiatives in protecting the environment. Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards. They are reserved for the most innovative, sustainable, and exemplary programs or projects that positively impact Indiana’s…

Purdue University this past Friday dedicated Marc and Sharon Hagle Hall, a new home for Purdue Bands & Orchestras. The four-story building is named for Marc and Sharon Hagle in honor of their $10 million leadership gift. Marc earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Purdue in 1971 and a master’s degree in business…