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Westfield vocalists eager for Songbook Academy
Journee Woodley didn’t know about the Songbook Academy until her parents brought it to her attention. “We’re always looking for new things to do musically to branch out.” said Woodley, who will be a Westfield High School senior in August. After she applied, she said the anticipation...
Stars & Stripes Forever in Noblesville
Storms swept through Hamilton County twice on Thursday: once in the morning and once in the evening. Between those two rounds of rain, Noblesville had the only dry 4th of July parade. Carmel had the wettest parade we have ever seen. Cicero canceled its late-morning parade over public safety concerns. Sheridan also canceled its parade, but the local version of the Rebel Alliance had a small one later in the day anyway.
Three FAST swimmers win at Open Water State Championship
Several Hamilton County swimmers competed in the 2024 Open Water State Championship, which took place June 25 at Geist Waterfront Park in Fishers. There were three winners from Fishers Area Swimming Tigers (FAST). Liam Chop won the Boys 11-12 division, Lexi Adams was first in the Girls 13-14 category and AJ Adams won the Boys 15 and over division. Carmel Swim Club’s Addy Czarnecki was first in the Girls 15 and over category.
Disco Fever breaks out at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, July 12-13
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is excited to take a groovy trip down memory lane with non-stop Disco hits! Featuring vocalists Maiya Sykes and Ty Taylor, Disco Fever was personally curated, created, and produced by Maestro Lopez-Yañez to show off the best of the Disco era. Dance the night away to hits including “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “It’s Raining Men,” “We Are Family,” “I Will Survive,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “The Hustle,” “Hot Stuff,” and more! Gates open at 6 p.m.
The INDYCAR Hybrid Era is about to begin
INDYCAR is on the precipice of one of the largest regulation changes in its history. This week at Mid-Ohio Sportscars Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, INDYCAR will introduce its new hybrid power unit. The introduction of hybrid power was first revealed publicly in 2019. For the last five years, INDYCAR has been working with its engine manufactures, Chevrolet and Honda, to integrate a hybrid system into the current cars.
Volunteers build new fences for local stable
Volunteers visited Koteewi Stable and Trails, managed by Ben’s Ranch Foundation in Noblesville, on June 22 to help build fences. Brose McVey, Ben’s Ranch founder and executive director, said the foundation’s management of the stables creates a platform for teens to work, learn and grow by caring for the horses and facility. They also learn about the business aspects of running a stable.
Grant would help pay for outdoor fitness court in Fishers
The City of Fishers has received a grant to help pay for an outdoor fitness court that would cost the city up to approximately $237,000 in materials and labor. The Fishers City Council unanimously approved a resolution June 17 accepting the grant funds and agreeing to work with the National Fitness Campaign to plan its installation, pending final approval by the council later this year.
'All for money': Indiana city, county spar over where alcohol will be allowed outdoors
Just a couple of months ago, Noblesville hailed the passage of an ordinance that allows outdoor drinking downtown as a catalyst to add vigor, foot traffic and open-air fellowship on the historic courthouse square. But two county commissioners are now telling the city to get off their lawn. ...
Carmel Wahlburgers closes after two years
After just over two years at the Proscenium building, Wahlburgers in Carmel has closed. A handwritten note posted on the front door of the restaurant confirmed the eatery's last day in business was June 30. “Thank you to everyone who dined with us,” Wahlburgers staff said in the note. “We...
Indiana schools embrace AI, but hope to ‘keep humans in the loop’
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters The Indiana Department of Education’s first formal foray into artificial intelligence led to thousands of students working with AI tutors and learning from lesson plans created by AI. A total of 112 schools across all grade levels in 36 districts participated in the department’s nearly […]
Indiana biotech hub receives $51 million grant; state no longer ‘hidden gem’ of biotech industry
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Around $51 million in federal funds have been awarded to Indiana-based Heartland BioWorks, a biotech hub part of the Applied Research Institute. BioWorks‘ five-year plan is to develop future medicines, train future workers, house new technologies and facilities, and support other biotech companies. Andrew Kossack, BioWorks’ executive vice president, told News 8 […]
National Weather Service confirms July 4 tornado in southern Indiana
CORYDON, Ind. (WISH) — The National Weather Service in Louisville on Friday confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in southern Indiana on Thursday afternoon. A survey report from the NWS says the tornado began in Harrison County, just west of IN 135 north of Corydon around 1:05 p.m. Thursday. It traveled just under a mile, […]
Parade of patriotic rebels keep tradition alive in Sheridan
The rain in Sheridan started around 9 a.m., the same time registration for the annual Lions Club Fourth of July Parade was set to begin. The difficult decision was made to cancel the parade, but not without disappointment. Vance Wallace and his friend Steve Bilby sat next to a tractor...
Enjoy a summertime Saturday in Carmel’s Arts & Design District
Come to the Carmel Arts & Design District from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 for Allied Solutions’ Meet Me on Main. Make your way to Main Street and Range Line Road for an evening of art, shopping, music, and more. Enjoy live music throughout the District,...
Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael celebrates 100 years of female songwriters & the King of Cool
Feinstein’s at the Hotel Carmichael in Carmel is well known for the many shows that pay homage to musical greats, both past and present. Coming up in July, Nicole Zuraitis takes you on a century-long journey of female songwriters and lyricists. On Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m., Nicole...
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