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About 130 Hamilton Co. ballots tossed after error
At least 130 people who voted Tuesday at Carmel's University High School had their ballots tossed because of a clerical mistake.The paper ballots, used to speed up voting because of heavy turnout in the Clay Center precinct, were discarded Tuesday...
Agency renting space in gallery building
CARMEL The city paid cash and backed loans for more than two-thirds of the building that houses the Evan Lurie Gallery of Fine Art in the city's Arts & Design District.Now, a local government branch is going to pay Lurie more than $5,000 a month...
Police find cocaine, gun in home
A convicted cocaine dealer on home detention is facing new charges following his arrest by Hamilton County authorities.William Parrott, 26, was arrested Wednesday after a routine check by police and probation officials turned up cocaine and a...
A pedestrian-friendly Carmel?
Strong infrastructure, walking areas, public transportation and a community unified with its downtown is how Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard envisions the future.Speaking to the largest crowd ever gathered for a State of the City address, Brainard...
Births
Clarian North Medical Center, CarmelOct. 22Boy -- Braun, Joe and Michelle.Girls -- Kennedy, William and Karen; Poole, Steven M. and Je'Anne M.; Yesh, Jeffrey and Lori.Oct. 23Girls -- Beals, Todd and Stefany; Matthews, James and Jacqueline.Oct....
Title that got away last year motivates Greyhounds
The Carmel High School wrestling team has a number of goals, but one stands out: reclaiming a sectional championship.Last year, the Greyhounds had their streak of 13 consecutive titles snapped when they placed second behind Westfield in the...
Greyhounds rely on the line
Carmel High School senior running back Kurt Freytag doesn't typically concern himself with statistics.But he knows this one is significant. After 12 games, Freytag and senior quarterback Morgan Newton have both run for more than 1,000 yards."It...
Carmel man arrested in $6M scheme
MARION, Ind. -- A Carmel man will be formally charged today in connection with the theft of more than $6 million from an Evansville-based bank over the past five years, State Police and the Grant County prosecutor's office said.Kem E. Linn, 55, is...
Carmel man formally charged with swindling bank
Racketeering charges filed today against a Carmel man who once headed the Democratic Party in Grant County originated with a bank's claims of a $6 million swindle."They alerted us and in turn we contacted local law enforcement and the state...
Carolers, reindeer to join Saturday tree lighting in Carmel
Carmel officials are holding their annual holiday lighting ceremony, "Holiday on the Square," from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Carmel Civic Square, in front of City Hall at 1 Civic Square.A new addition to this year's Holiday on the Square will...
It's time for thoughtful decision-making
The Keystone Avenue dilemma deserves better debate than it is receiving. Instead of in-depth presentations concerning how this project evolved from a $90 million road improvement project that would cost the Carmel taxpayers nothing to its current...
Carmel ready for Penn football challenge
Carmel High School football coach Mo Moriarity has great respect for Penn's defense.As evidence, Moriarity points to Penn's 19-0 shutout of Merrillville in last week's semistate. It was the Kingsmen's fifth shutout of the season.The Class 5A No. 3...
Carmel man accused in check scam
Racketeering charges filed Tuesday against a Carmel man who once headed the Democratic Party in Grant County originated with a bank's claims of a $6 million swindle."They alerted us, and in turn we contacted local law enforcement and the State...
Net Heads to open larger location in Carmel
After nine years in Indianapolis, Net Heads, an upscale Internet cafe and entertainment venue, will open a new location at 11 a.m. Saturday at 1017 W. Main St., Carmel.This new larger center features 28 computers, 16 Xbox 360 and Wii stations. Net...
Chambers to sponsor networking breakfast Dec. 4
A networking breakfast will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Dec. 4 at Charleston's, located at Meridian and 146th streets in Westfield.The joint networking event is hosted by the Westfield Washington and Carmel Chambers of Commerce. Cost is $10 for members...
Healthy Ardaiolo is ready to play
Most members of the 2007 Carmel High School football team will never forget their state championship triumph.The exception is wide receiver Eric Ardaiolo, whose memories of Carmel's 16-7 victory over Pike remain a little foggy. He was in the...
Fundraiser will help kids with disabilities
The Tri-County School Fundraiser will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chick-fil-A, 16685 Mercantile Boulevard, Noblesville.Tri-County School serves 43 children with disabilities. Many of the older students live in a children's nursing home with no...
Breakfast with Santa at the Monon Center
Breakfast with Santa will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Monon Center, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel.Cost is $15 per person and includes a photo. Other photos may be purchased for an additional fee. Children will enjoy a story read...
Carmel clerk-treasurer leads League of Cities panel
The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns has announced that Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Diana Cordray was selected by National League of Cities President Kathy Novak to be chairwoman of the group's Finance Administration and Intergovernmental...
Record above .500 is the goal at University
Despite graduating three starters and losing 80 percent of its scoring from last season's team, University High School boys basketball coach Mike Syrek remains optimistic."Looking at our roster, we have the potential to be pretty good," said...
Exercise pays dividends for older adults
One of the reasons I became a personal trainer 11 years ago at the age of 47 was that I wanted to help people my age and older get fit so they could better enjoy their life.Forty pounds heavier as a teenager, I have fought the battle of the bulge...
Births
Nov. 3Boy -- Meyer, John C. and Kendra K.Girls -- Colby, Nick and Kelly; Froehlke, Aaron and Dawn Owen-Froehlke; Joyce, Michael and Therese; Spears, Krista; Wolfe, John and Tracy.Nov. 4Boys -- Jackson, Joseph and Jennifer; Morales, Angel and...
Government Calendar
1 p.m., commissioners' courtroom, Government and Judicial Center, Noblesville. Spay-neuter clinic expansion, bridge proposal for Pleasant Street.9 a.m., City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. Advertising contract.7 p.m., City Hall, 16 S. 10th St. Purchase of...
Greyhounds filling the gaps
The Carmel High School boys basketball team will not only miss the scoring from departed seniors, but their defensive skills as well."What that team did so well is defend," said Greyhounds coach Mark Galloway.As a result, Galloway said points of...
Keystone may get some cash
An ordinance to be proposed at Monday night's Carmel City Council meeting would give Mayor Jim Brainard about half of the $50 million he had said he needed to finish the Keystone Avenue reconstruction project.The ordinance, proposed by council...
WHJE-FM to broadcast 2 high school events today
Two athletic events today will be broadcast on Carmel High School radio station WHJE-FM (91.3). They are:Carmel girls varsity basketball vs. Hamilton Southeastern, 12:30 p.m.Carmel vs. Center Grove, Class 5A state champion football game, 7:05...
University music groups to perform Thursday
The University High School choir, jazz band, string ensemble and percussion ensemble will perform music for the holidays during the winter music concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Fairbanks Hall.For information, call music director Damien Geter at...
Homecoming activities Friday at University
Homecoming will be in the gymnasium Friday at University High School. Schedule of events are:Boys varsity basketball, 5:45 p.m.Senior athlete recognition, 7:15 p.m.Girls varsity basketball, 8 p.m.Invisible Children "Blaze Rave," 9 to 11...
Marketing students to open shops for holiday shopping
Carmel High School marketing education students are preparing to open two holiday shops this season.Santa's Secret Shop, which will be in Room F107 near the varsity gym, is for ages 2 to 12. All items are priced at $5 or less. With the help of a...
High school to host clinic for middle-school wrestlers
Members of the wrestling teams at Carmel, Clay and Creekside middle schools and their families are invited to the Greyhound wrestling clinic and family social from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Carmel High School fieldhouse.Coaches will...
