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Carmel trimming superintendent candidate list
CARMEL — There isn’t likely to be a new Carmel Clay Schools superintendent named by Thanksgiving as the school board once hoped, but Board President Andrew Klein said progress is being made. Klein said the board is in the midst of...
Carmel School Board studies cuts
Retiring superintendent’s plan would eliminate 35 teaching spots Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent Barb Underwood said there just aren’t a lot of easy options for budget cuts. “There is nothing on here that won’t touch...
Meet the Teacher: Liz Thiel
Grade/subject at what school: Fifth grade, Carmel Elementary. Number of years teaching: 10. Work e-mail: lthiel@ccs.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Indiana University; Carmel High School, 1992. Why did you become a teacher: I...
Carmel ceremony salutes veterans
Ceremony at Carmel Civic Square honors military with song, speeches and gifts Ron Martin tries to attend the Veterans Day celebration in Carmel every year, but he believes veterans should be honored every day, not just once a year. “We forget...
Arts & Design District marks up a loss
Location, construction are hindrances cited by Definitions owner The Carmel Arts&Design District has seen stores come and go — many still standing their ground, some closing after several years or short stints, and new ones filling the...
Sisters take the leads in Carmel school plays
In fact, 5 sets of siblings will participate in production at Carmel Middle School Bethany Arrington is doing her best to be a supportive big sister. She and sister Megan have the leads in their school plays, which happen to be on the same weekend....
Runner-up regional finish boosts Carmel's confidence
Carmel High School director of bands Richard Saucedo describes his current members as a special group of kids. Of course, he said each group has been special during his 28 years as Carmel director. “But this group is little unique. These kids...
Carmel Clay school board studies budget cuts
Carmel Clay school board secretary Greg Phillips wants to make sure the board explores every opportunity before cutting teaching positions. “I want us to turn over every rock,” Phillips said at Monday’s board workshop meeting. The...
Carmel Veteran’s Day ceremony draws hundreds
Courage, sacrifice and duty were the themes of a Veteran’s Day poster and essay contest for local student — but were also words that resonated during the City of Carmel’s Veteran’s Day ceremony today. The city held its annual celebration this...
Carmel Middle School to present 'Modern Millie Junior'
CARMEL — Matt Hodges never misses one of his brother’s band performances. But on Saturday night he has a more pressing engagement. Matt will be appearing as one of the male leads in Carmel Middle School’s production of...
Carmel High School teacher wins national math, science award
CARMEL — Carmel High School math teacher Janice Mitchener was one of five Indiana science and math teachers honored with a 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Tony Bennett, Indiana superintendent of...
Bronze Star winner to speak at Carmel's Veteran's Day event
Veterans will be honored for their sacrifices during the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony in Carmel on Tuesday. The city of Carmel event will begin at noon and will be held at the Steven Counts Fire Headquarters at 1 Civic Square. It is free and...
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....
