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Parents can safely surrender babies up to 30 days old due to Indiana's safe haven law
Update: This story was updated to clarify that surrended babies do not always go into custody of DCS, they can go to pre-adoptive homes. The deaths of two abandoned babies left out in the elements became foundational in establishing Indiana's Safe Haven Law. After the discovery of these babies, the state's opinion on parents...
Five golfers place in Top 10 at Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship
Five Hamilton County golfers reached the top 10 of the Indiana Women’s Golf Association State Amateur Championship, which took place this week at The Players Club in Muncie. The three-day, 54-hole event ran from July 22 to 24 at the Woodland Trails course. Westfield’s Samantha Brown was the county’s top finisher, placing fourth with a five under par score of 211.
Where you can pick sunflowers, zinnias from an Indiana orchard
DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Saturday and Sunday will be the last chance to pick sunflowers this season at Beasley’s Orchard. Organizers say for just $8, visitors can get in the fields to take home one stem. Tickets can be purchased both online and in person. Kids younger than 2 get in free. Organizers say there […]
Actor John Schneider’s Marriage to Dee Dee Sorvino Leaves Indiana Woman Triggered
Last month I shared the exciting news that actor John Schneider had found love in Indiana. Little did I know the stress, anxiety, and drama that this actor's love life would cause little ole me. I feel like you need the backstory about this craziness because it is one of...
NASCAR MODIFIED, SPORTSMAN, VINTAGE SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY – 50 LAP MODIFIED FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL AUGUST 10
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway is all set for two nights of racing action this weekend, including racing set for Friday and a triple-header on Saturday night. The T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman will be joined by the Outlaw Racing Series Vintage cars this Saturday night at Grandview Speedway as part of a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program starting at 7:30 pm.
State approves Hamilton County’s first DORA ordinance in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — On Thursday, The City of Noblesville announced that the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved an ordinance to establish a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area downtown. DORA will allow alcohol in designated areas of downtown Noblesville. According to a release, in April, the Noblesville Common Council approved the ordinance unanimously. Community members […]
Carmel's Aaron Shackell competes in 400-meter freestyle, reflects on first Olympic final
NANTERRE, France – Carmel, which went until three years ago without a U.S. Olympic swimmer, has now produced a finalist in the men's 400-meter freestyle in successive Olympic Games. Aaron Shackell, seeded 14th, was sixth in the heats and eighth in the final Saturday night at the Paris Olympics. Carmel’s Jake Mitchell was...
Fishers awards more neighborhood improvement grants
The City of Fishers recently awarded about $335,000 in new grants to 18 neighborhoods through the city’s Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program. About $400,000 in grant funding was awarded earlier in the year to 28 neighborhoods. Applications are now closed for 2024 neighborhood grants. “I am blown away by the...
Children’s book series celebrates vegetables
Clay Township board member and longtime Carmel resident Mary Eckard released a self-published book, “Two Friends at Play,” in January. Illustrated by Dinae McGuire of Indianapolis, the book follows the stories of two vegetables, Arty the Artichoke and Tato the Potato, as they navigate self-image, acceptance and friendship.
[Video] Ag Express Opens New Facility in Sulphur Springs, Indiana
Ag Express Electronics celebrates their new facilities with a ribbon cutting and open house for their local customers in Sulphur Springs, Indiana. Chief Operating Officer Eric Randolph discusses the facility's advantages over their old locations, how they can better help their clients and customers and the future potential for expansion the new facilities might provide.
Something new is coming to this year’s Carmel Christkindlmarkt
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has announced the addition of Wundernacht, a night of Market magic you won’t want to miss. Wundernacht means night of miracles – and this event will be just that. Not only will it be a night of fun, it’s also an opportunity to make a difference. An exclusive, ticketed experience, the event will offer food and drink samples from Market food vendors, unique specialty cocktails served exclusively at the event, photo opportunities, entertainment, and the first chance to shop for merchandise from Market gift huts.
Carmel renames street in honor of tennis Olympian Rajeev Ram
On July 22, live from Paris, France, Carmel native and tennis Olympian Rajeev Ram had a special FaceTime call. Mayor Sue Finkam, Ram’s mother, and family members and friends gathered in Midtown Plaza to wish him well in the Olympic games. The Mayor also presented Ram’s mother with a temporary street sign bearing his name, that will be placed at Walnut Street and Monon Boulevard. The City of Carmel is proud of all its Olympians and wishes them well.
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation installs “Bison & Calf” sculpture by Dominic Benhura in Central Park
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) installed a new sculpture in Central Park. The sculpture, titled “Bison & Calf,” was created by artist Dominic Benhura of Zimbabwe. Benhura is an internationally renowned sculptor whose artwork is known for exploring themes of family, the natural environment, and the relationship between them. Another of Benhura’s sculptures, titled “Swing Me Higher, Mama,” was installed in Carmel in 2022, located on the southeast corner of the intersection at Main Street and Veterans Way.
Noblesville Lions add another to the pride
On Wednesday, the Noblesville Lions inducted Tomas Lopez-Pumarejo as a new member. He was inducted by Lion Julia Kozicki and is sponsored by Tim Baker. (From left) Lion Tim Baker, Sponsor; Lion Tomas Lopez-Pumarejo; and Lion Julia Kozicki.
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