Alexander Wittbrod-Rouse, a 16-year-old student at Carmel High School, died Oct. 5. According to his father, Timothy Wittbrod, Alexander Wittbrod-Rouse died in his sleep. The specific cause of death is undetermined as of Oct. 16. “He was a super chill kid,” Timothy Wittbrod said. “The term that mo| Current Publishing
The City of Carmel recently launched its online Public Art StoryMap and new interactive Public Art Walking Tours map. The map is intended to spotlight Carmel’s art pieces through walking and encourage healthy living through walking. "These resources are a fantastic tool for both our residents and| Current Publishing
As mayor of the host city for the 2025 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam had the honor of presenting medals to the top swimmers at the Oct. 12 conclusion of the three-day event at the Carmel High School Natatorium. Finkam said she has received positive feedback from World A| Current Publishing
The Carmel International Arts Festival keeps boosting its international presence with a variety of dance performances. The festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. “We have more dance performances from different groups tha| Current Publishing
Carmel High School senior Megan Xia had a special reason for her pursuit of painting. “I was originally drawn to art through the works of painters and comic artists, which introduced me to the beauty of visual storytelling,” Xia said. “I experience hypophantasia, or a very weak ability to vis| Current Publishing
Carmel resident Dr. Keyur P. Vora was the lead author in a study that made a discovery in the treatment of a complication that can occur after a specific kind of heart attack. Vora, 42, the director of clinical imaging research at the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Center at the Indiana School of| Current Publishing
The Hamilton County Election Board failed to get the unanimous vote needed to move the county from traditional precinct-based voting to a countywide vote center model Sept. 18. The Hamilton County Council and the Hamilton County Commissioners previously voted in favor of the initiative. Under In| Current Publishing
By Jeff McDermott I've watched the Carmel City Council's 2026 budget hearings with great interest and appreciate that difficult decisions must be made in light of reduced tax revenue under Senate Enrolled Act 1. As an arts leader, I must advocate for our arts community. I speak primarily for Allie| Current Publishing
The U.S. Postal Service will hold job fairs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26, at four central Indiana locations. Openings include rural carrier associate and assistant rural carrier positions, paying up to $20.38 an hour with some benefits. Fairs will be held at USPS sites in Fishers, Noblesville, Zi| Current Publishing
Project Civility National Summit – The inaugural Project Civility National Summit will take place Sept. 26-27 at the Carmel Clay Public Library. The two-day event will unite civic leaders and national voices to share and demonstrate the teachings of civility through collaborative workshops, inter| Current Publishing
Hamilton County Tourism has launched the HamCo Hubway, a trail-focused campaign that provides information about the county’s extensive trail system. Hamilton County Tourism Communications Manager Gabby Blauert said the county features more than 600 miles of trails, with The 106, Monon, Midland Trac| Current Publishing
Carmel Clay Public Library Director Bob Swanay took part in a virtual presentation broadcast on the Carmel city website and Facebook page Aug. 28 that sought to educate the public on the effect of Senate Bill 1 on CCPL. Signed into law in April by Gov. Mike Braun, SB 1 will allow cities with more| Current Publishing
An Aug. 9 shooting that seriously injured a man at Carmel’s Gramercy apartments occurred after four teens attempted to rob him, according to a probable cause affidavit. The shooting occurred at 5:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Golfview Drive and led to multiple felony charges against four 17-year-| Current Publishing
An Aug. 9 shooting that seriously injured a man at Carmel’s Gramercy apartments occurred after four teens attempted to rob him, according to a probable cause affidavit. The shooting occurred at 5:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Golfview Drive and led to multiple felony charges against four 17-year-| Current Publishing
A Hamilton County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause illness in humans, birds and other animals. This is the second human case reported in Indiana this summer. Additional information about this case will not be released to protect patient priva| Current Publishing
A proposal to use vote centers rather than precinct-based polling locations on Election Day drew mixed reaction at the Hamilton County Election Board’s Aug. 13 meeting. Of Indiana’s 92 counties, 67 use Election Day voting centers, which allow voters to cast a ballot at any polling location within t| Current Publishing
Four Hamilton County teenagers were charged Aug. 14 by the Hamilton County Prosector’s Office for their alleged roles in a shooting that injured an adult male on in the 1100 block of Golfview Dr. Aug. 9. Malachi Sandle Hoffman, 17, of Carmel, was charged with one count of robbery resulting in serio| Current Publishing
A proposal to use vote centers rather than precinct-based polling locations on Election Day drew mixed reaction at the Hamilton County Election Board’s Aug. 13 meeting. Of Indiana’s 92 counties, 67 use Election Day voting centers, which allow voters to cast a ballot at any polling location within t| Current Publishing
Four Hamilton County teenagers were charged Aug. 14 by the Hamilton County Prosector’s Office for their alleged roles in a shooting that injured an adult male on in the 1100 block of Golfview Dr. Aug. 9. Malachi Sandle Hoffman, 17, of Carmel, was charged with one count of robbery resulting in serio| Current Publishing
Weber appointed chief of staff – Nick Weber has been appointed chief of staff for the City of Carmel. He will maintain his responsibilities as executive director of economic development for Carmel during the transition period. With extensive executive leadership experience in both the public and pri| Current Publishing
As measles cases continue to spread in the U.S., vaccination rates in Indiana and Hamilton County remain below the recommended threshold to prevent an outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 95 percent of the population should be vaccinated to prevent the spr| Current Publishing
Orchard Project Scholarship – The Old Town Design Group of Carmel has established the Orchard Project Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to a Hamilton County student preparing for a career in the construction industry. The Orchard Project will award four $2,500 scholarships to Hamilton, Boone| Current Publishing
The Hamilton County Council held a regular meeting Aug. 8 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville. It approved a resolution to| Current Publishing
