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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...
Rain or shine: Fourth of July celebrations thrive
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Despite the pouring rain, Hoosiers refused to let it dampen their spirits as they gathered to celebrate freedom and unity across central Indiana. “Last year, all of our faces were sunburned,” said Carmel resident Brandi Lehikoinen. “We were trying to get all the water we could selling from the Boys Scouts and […]
CarmelFest celebrations are underway now!
CARMEL, Ind. – It’s all about the red, white, and blue in Carmel this week as the popular CarmelFest returns to the heart of the city. “[I love] celebrating our freedom and living in America,” said Charlie Moore from Indianapolis. “We are celebrating our freedom,” said Lynn Hein from Westfield. “We get to celebrate our […]
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.
Westfield unveils design for new Fire Station 84
The City of Westfield and the Westfield Fire Department have unveiled renderings for Station 84, located at 191st Street and Chad Hittle Drive in the northern portion of the city. This additional station will serve the growing community with exceptional fire and medical services. Construction will begin soon and is...
Cicero’s Lights Over Morse Lake
We never really thought about it before, but there are some striking similarities between Cicero and Fishers (note the collective groan you can hear coming from both places right now because we wrote that). Just hear us out . . . Both have reservoirs that often get referred to as...
CarmelFest Parade goes on despite the rain
CARMEL, Ind. — The Fourth of July had a very rainy start, but that could not stop the annual CarmelFest parade from happening in the heart of the city. “It’s tradition and you’ve got to support Carmel and the parade,” said Jennifer Skinner from Carmel. “It’s fun!” Dalia Wasila from Carmel said. “[We are making] […]
Carmel introduces plan to allow special outdoor drinking rules
A proposed Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area would allow people in Carmel to take drinks from inside bars and restaurants, and walk around outdoors within the boundaries of the district. The Carmel City Council on Monday night introduced the DORA proposal. If approved, participants would be required to use a labeled...
TPA Park Fourth Of July Festivities Postponed Until 1 p.m. Today
The Frankfort Parks Department announced that the Fourth of July Festival at TPA Park will experience some delays with activities beginning at 1 p.m. with the evening schedule currently set to continue as set. The festivities kicked off with a Pound and Zumba class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.,...
Who has the best rain barrel in Carmel? Don’t ask us, that decision is all yours
CARMEL, Ind. (THE REPORTER) — Carmel’s Rain on Main event will take place Aug. 9 to 17 in the Arts & Design District. Walt Thacker, seen here, will represent the Hamilton County Artists’ Association and is one of two dozen artists who are painting these rain barrels. On Aug. 9, these barrels will be displayed […]
Latest Carmel road construction updates
Beginning Monday, July 8, crews will be milling and paving West 136th Street from Towne Road to Spring Mill Road. This work is expected to last through Saturday, July 13, weather permitting. There will be a one-lane closure while work is active with a flagger to direct traffic. I-465 bridge...
Zionsville’s South Village proposal delayed to July 15
Consideration of the proposed South Village planned unit development was delayed once again in June, with the $250 million project scheduled to come before the Zionsville Plan Commission July 15. Jeff Jacob, attorney and partner with Hackman Hulett who is working with the town on the PUD, said the plans...
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,...
'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. ...
Letter: NIMBY mindset will rot Carmel
I recently read the story “Carmel City Council rejects day care proposal, expansion of Jackson’s Grant Village” in which the Carmel City Council rejected a proposal to allow a 10,000-square-foot day care in Jackon’s Grant Village. How breathtakingly stupid. We are in the middle of a...
Whitestown Summer Concert Series Continues Tonight, July 5
The Whitestown free Summer Concert Series is set to kick off July with Friday night concerts every weekend beginning at 7 p.m. with the first concert of the month being held today, July 5. The Whitestown Summer Concert Series will kick off for the month of July today at Main...
F3Frankfort Group Lends Hand In Cleaning TPA Park Following Fireworks Show
Members of the F3Frankfort at Black Cat organization dedicated their time following the fireworks at TPA Park on July 4 to aiding in the clean-up efforts at the park as a means of furthering the mission of the organization focused in fitness. The organization stated that in accordance with the...
Boone County Chamber Of Commerce To Host ‘Strengths Workshop’ On July 26
The Boone County Chamber of Commerce will host a “Strengths Workshop” featuring a renowned guest speaker to provide the community with information and tactics to harness their personal strengths. The Chamber event will be held on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lebanon Public...
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