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4 more join Carmel Regional Performing Arts Center Foundation Board
CARMEL — Four new directors have been added on to the Regional Performing Arts Center Foundation board, bringing the current total to eight. The new additions are Frank Basile, Ersal Ozdemir, Eric Stovall and John Thompson, according to a news...
'A Flea in Her Ear' opens Thursday at Carmel High School
Carmel High School’s upcoming production of “A Flea in Her Ear” not only demands acting talent but a degree of athleticism. “It’s been a while since I’ve done a farce so it’s been interesting trying to get to...
Indianapolis fundraiser for pancreatic cancer to feature Purdue University Varsity Glee Club
CARMEL — Carmel residents Robin Walsh and Jenny Pickett met when their daughters became friends. Soon they would share another tie, each has lost a parent to pancreatic cancer. Walsh’s father, Robert Rieger, died 19 months ago at age 66....
There's no King Midas to pay these expenses
And why would anyone listen to a lying snake who...
Searching for superintendent, Carmel Clay School Board plans closed session for interview
CARMEL —The Carmel Clay Schools’ search for a new superintendent continues to progress. The school board will meet in executive session Tuesday, Wednesday and Nov. 12 to receive information about and interview prospective employees....
Carmel Clay Public Library welcomes patrons to tour improved facilities next week
The Carmel Clay Public Library is wrapping up a big anniversary with a week dedicated to its patrons. “This year has been 10th anniversary of being in this building,” said Beth Smietana, the library’s communications manager. “In May we did a big...
Carmel wheelchair hoops player to play at Alabama
Carmel High School senior Kyle Killworth’s goal was to continue his wheelchair basketball career in college. So Killworth began examining the educational opportunities among the small group of colleges that have men’s team. Killworth recently picked...
Big street projects want federal funds
Carmel needs $78.3 million to remove signals and redo 96th and Keystone Carmel’s Keystone Parkway project is well under way, with more than half of construction complete and the last piece of the funding puzzle almost in place — but while...
Hamilton SE (10-1) at Carmel (10-1)
Hamilton SE (10-1) at Carmel (10-1) When: 7 p.m. Friday. Over the past 10 years: Carmel leads 10-1. Last year: Did not meet. HSE’s key players: QB Jake Jones (31-of-64, 502 yards, 6 TDs), QB Chris Sanders (31-of-63, 283 yards, 3 TDs), RB Matt...
Greyhound girls cross-country team's plans don't work out
Midway through Saturday’s girls cross-country state finals, Carmel was in position to defend its state title. But over the second half of the 5,000-meter (3.1-mile) race, Columbus North took control. The fourth-ranked Bull Dogs ran away with...
Carmel vs. HSE is also Moriarity vs. May
May played for, coached under Moriarity The first call Hamilton Southeastern football coach Scott May makes or receives at every career milestone or crossroads involves Mo Moriarity. On Friday, he won’t have to go far to keep in touch. May, who...
Gianakos enjoying smooth transition as new University High School girls basketball coach
He’s familiar with returning players for Trailblazers, who expect to continue winning ways As the new girls basketball coach at University High School, Paul Gianakos knows all about the team’s accomplishments and expectations. Gianakos,...
Forest Dale enters the land of 'Oz'
With a cast of 84 kids, parents must pitch in to make show successful Forest Dale Elementary School’s production of “Oz” is a true group effort. Longtime director Glenda Pilcher gives every child that auditions a spot in the play at...
Pressure-points training
Once secretive, Carmel man is teaching it Will Higginbotham calls it a trickle-down effect. Higginbotham, Carmel Martial Arts co-owner and Carmel resident, was taught the skills of pressure points by George Dillman nearly 25 years ago. Higginbotham,...
Women's clothing store in Carmel Arts & Design District to close
A women’s clothing store is closing in the Carmel Arts&Design District at the end of the month. Definitions for Her, which opened in June 2005 at 111 W. Main St., is closing its doors because it couldn’t get enough business, said owner...
Dealer Services in Carmel nears new tax break
CARMEL — The City Council designated an area an economic revitalization area as the first step in potentially providing a local company with a tax abatement. The approved area is 1320 City Center Drive, Suite 100, just east of U.S. 31, near the...
'My Way' to open Wednesday in Carmel
CARMEL — The Actors Theatre of Indiana is bringing back its musical tribute to Frank Sinatra, by popular demand. “We get patrons say all the time when are you going to bring back ‘My Way,’” said Don Farrell, who is...
Zionsville man saves woman from car submerged in pond
Ex-lifeguard who broke window with rock downplays heroism CARMEL, Ind. — A Zionsville man was hailed as a hero after he dove into a chilly retention pond to save an injured woman Monday. According to Carmel Fire Chief Bruce Knott, Lorraine M....
$3M bond set in DeLaney case
Man charged with attempted murder of legislator, perhaps over old grudge A Hamilton County court magistrate Monday set a $3 million bond for a man accused of trying to kill a state legislator last week, apparently over a 26-year-old grudge. Augustus...
$3M bond set in DeLaney case
Man charged with attempted murder of legislator, perhaps over old grudge A Hamilton County court magistrate Monday set a $3 million bond for a man accused of trying to kill a state legislator last week, apparently over a 26-year-old grudge. Augustus...
Carmel City Council may consider parking bans in roundabouts, crosswalks
The Carmel City Council may consider increasing parking restrictions in the city at tonight’s council meeting. Councilman Rick Sharp is hoping to get enough votes to add on an ordinance during the meeting that would prohibit parking on roundabouts,...
Carmel Clay sending home H1N1 info
CARMEL — Carmel Clay Schools will be giving students packets of information today to take home about the school district’s H1N1 immunization clinics set for Nov. 16. Included in the information packets are consent forms for the vaccination to...
Carmel to eye new tax break for Dealer Services
CARMEL — The City Council will consider designating an area an economic revitalization area Monday night as a first step to possibly providing a company with a tax abatement. The location in question is 1320 City Center Drive, Suite 100, just...
Tax probe nets Carmel jeweler, husband
Well its April 21st. Any updates from the...
Carmel officials to consider elected leaders salaries
The salaries of Carmel’s elected officials will be on the table during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The proposed salaries are the same as this year’s salaries, since no city employee is receiving the usual 3 percent...
Man faces murder charge in Hamilton Co.
Police have charged a man living at his girlfriend’s Home Place home with the murder of a neighbor. Police say Jimmie Ernest Jones Jr., 38, killed Andrew Takash Jr., 53, on Sept. 29 and stole his 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and about $300 in cash. Takash...
Carmel police detective drove into tanker explosion
Though it has been a week since a propane truck exploded on I-69, the sight and the heat of the towering flames haven’t left the mind of a Carmel police detective caught in the fire. Detective Michael Pitman, 39, was off-duty and on his way to...
Consultant updates Carmel Clay superintendent search
The search for a Carmel Clay Schools superintendent is progressing smoothly, consultant Ronald Barnes said. Barnes works for BWP and Associates, the educational leadership search consultants firm hired by the school district. The application due date...
Big street projects want federal funds
City needs $78.3 million to remove traffic lights, redo 96th and Keystone Carmel’s Keystone Parkway project is well under way, with more than half of construction complete and the last piece of the funding puzzle almost in place — but...
Teens sing praises of teachers in speeches
Young scholars urge board, teachers to resolve contract issues at meeting Carmel High School senior Reid Watson earned a perfect 2400 score on the SAT. But even Watson doesn’t have any easy answer to the difficulties the Carmel Clay School...
