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ZCHS grad set for Songbook Academy
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (402+ words) Clara Keiper is eager to expand her musical repertoire. The 2026 Zionsville Community High School graduate will participate in the Songbook Academy July 11-18 at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. She was one of 40 participants selected from across…...
Dog park, rooftop studio on track at Fishers Community Center
15+ hour, 18+ min ago (273+ words) Membership has sold out at the not-yet-opened dog park at the Fishers Community Center, and the City of Fishers hopes to open that new amenity in the fall. To that end, the Board of Public Works and Safety voted June…...
Town of Brownsburg eyes sound mitigation for pickleball courts
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (346+ words) Brownsburg officials are moving forward with a plan to reduce noise from the pickleball courts at Stephens Park, aiming to address several months of concerns from nearby residents while preserving access to one of the town's most popular recreational amenities....
Local veterans honored with banners at Ford Road, Bloor Lane roundabout
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (274+ words) Bill Evans doesn't feel famous, but his face and name are on display for the entire town to see. Evans, a U. S. Air Force veteran, was one of 25 veterans recognized June 27 at the James Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the…...
Delp responds to criticism over Singh plea agreement
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (204+ words) Hendricks County Prosecutor Loren Delp has responded to criticism from the Marion County Prosecutor's Office regarding a plea agreement in the Hendricks County prosecution of Kevin Singh, saying the focus should be on broader crime trends rather than a single…...
Carmel Fest to sell merch from box truck along parade route
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (354+ words) By Brittney Dial Testin For the first time this year, the Rotary Club of Carmel will sell merchandise from a box truck that will travel the Carmel Fest parade route July 4 before the main event begins." The truck will be…...
Column: Celebrating a legacy of education excellence
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (143+ words) Commentary by Thomas Oestreich" As the community comes together to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation and the 50th anniversary of Carmel, it is a profound privilege to look back at the journey that shaped this remarkable city. This deep historical…...
Area mayors conclude first public safety summit
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (663+ words) Area mayors and police chiefs kicked off the Regional Mayors" Public Safety Partnership Summit June 26 with discussions about how to efficiently work together to improve public safety. Zionsville Mayor John Stehr said between 30 and 40 people traveled from Boone and Hamilton…...
Former Carmel gym owner sentenced for domestic battery
22+ hour, 4+ min ago (209+ words) The former co-owner of a Carmel fitness studio pleaded guilty earlier this month to domestic battery and received a one-year sentence." Brian Matthews, 52, was arrested in December 2025 and charged with felony strangulation and two counts of domestic battery after allegedly…...
Kroger reaches agreement to purchase Giant Eagle grocery stores
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (173+ words) Grocery store chain Kroger has reached an agreement to acquire food retailer Giant Eagle for $1. 65 billion. Cincinnati-based Kroger plans to spend $1. 25 billion in cash and assume $400 million in outstanding liabilities to acquire Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle, according to a press release....