County News

Carmel floods create urgent need for remediation services and financial aid in Hamilton County

Weeks after floodwaters receded in east Carmel, dozens of households face extended recovery while homeowners contend with gutted homes, contamination risks and insurance gaps. Local charities and the Hamilton County Community Foundation are collecting donations to help cover unmet needs.

Jeff’s Bagel Run to open first Indiana location in Fishers, expanding local breakfast market

Jeff’s Bagel Run plans its first Indiana location at 11745 Allisonville Road in Fishers, listed as “coming soon” on the chain’s website. A spokesperson told the publication the store is expected to open by the end of this year, and the franchise’s site says it operates 49 restaurants across multiple states.

Carmel investigation report completed on Christkindlmarkt — council to decide whether findings affect local nonprofit governance

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum delivered its final report on the Carmel Christkindlmarkt investigation to the city before the Aug. 20 deadline, Councilor Ryan Locke confirmed. The council is coordinating with its attorney to determine whether to discuss or release the report.

StoryPoint acquisition rebrands Carmel senior living campus and folds it into Indianapolis network

StoryPoint Group acquired three communities formerly operated by New Perspective and renamed them StoryPoint Carmel, StoryPoint Danville and StoryPoint New Palestine, with the transition effective Sept. 1. StoryPoint Carmel, at 689 Pro‑Med Lane in Carmel, is listed as offering independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Dart Controls wins approval to add 39,525‑sf warehouse on 106th Street in Zionsville

Zionsville’s Plan Commission on Aug. 17 approved a development plan for a 39,525‑square‑foot office and warehouse at 5000 W. 106th St. Paperwork filed with the town lists the building as multitenant and places it on the north end of Dart Controls’ property.

New Westfield urgent care expands Community Health Network’s service footprint in Hamilton County

Community-GoHealth Urgent Care opened at 124 W. Spring Mill Pointe Dr. in Westfield, offering 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily care, on-site X‑ray and diagnostic testing for patients 6 months and older. Community leaders said the clinic can connect patients into Community Health Network’s primary, specialty and hospital services and referenced a future Community Hospital

Community Hospital North’s NICU reunion underscores high maternity volumes; Community plans Westfield hospital with Level III NICU in 2027

Community Hospital North hosted its 12th annual NICU reunion in Fishers, reuniting former patients, families and caregivers. The hospital reported delivering 4,561 babies in 2025 and treating 1,080 newborns in its NICU that year.

Zionsville budget would tap $1.6M of $40M reserves, end soft hiring freeze to add firefighters and staff

Mayor John Stehr’s proposed 2026 budget would draw on reserves to cover temporary deficits tied to tax changes and resume hiring, including six firefighters in 2027. The Town Council will have a first reading of the plan on Sept. 21.

Whiteland plan panel recommends approval of 55+ 'Grove at Whiteland' but seeks ban on self‑storage; council to decide

The Whiteland Plan Commission recommended approval of a mixed‑use proposal called the Grove at Whiteland — a 54‑unit, 55+ cottage community with a conceptual commercial district — and recommended restrictions that would bar self‑storage and several automotive uses; the project now goes to the town council for consideration.

Grant-backed Harvest Fest to drive sales and fundraising for Fishers artists and nonprofits Sept. 13

The seventh annual Harvest Fest will run noon–5 p.m. Sept. 13 along Fishers’ Nickel Plate Trail, featuring more than 70 artists, 10 nonprofits, live music and food vendors. Organizers say the event will prioritize raising funds and awareness for local nonprofits and showcase area makers.

Danville Community Schools to Replace Superintendent in 2027, Forcing Board Decision as Campus Plan Nears Completion

Danville Community School Corporation announced that Superintendent Dr. Tracey Shafer will retire in June 2027 and that the board will select his successor before then. The district said Shafer led student and staff growth and guided the Master Campus Plan, which it describes as nearing completion.

Edinburgh Courier (Sept. 2, 2026)

Carmel developers seek PUD to swap proposed senior housing for 154-unit luxury apartments at 106th and Illinois

Carmel-based Pittman Partners and Indianapolis-based Millstone Ventures are petitioning the City of Carmel to rezone six acres at the southwest corner of 106th and Illinois to build Venture at Meridian Trails, a 154-unit resort-style luxury apartment community. The team says the plan replaces an earlier senior-apartment concept and will include on-site ameni

Zionsville in brief — September 1, 2026

The northbound lane of Zionsville Road north of 86th Street will close beginning Aug. 30 for a Citizens Energy Group gas project; the Town of Zionsville says work should take about a week but could last until Sept. 13. The brief also notes a $4,000 Indiana Arts Commission grant for the Hussey‑Mayfield library and a parks feasibility RFP due Oct. 2.

Noblesville Uptown Cafe's service policy and public image at issue after manager named in protective-order petition

A customer has filed for a protective order against the manager of Uptown Cafe in downtown Noblesville after a dispute that went viral on social media. The episode has prompted local legal action and public attention for the restaurant.

Noblesville’s Prairie Lakes expands resident services as Trilogy pursues 1,000 “dreams” across Midwest in 2026

A Prairie Lakes Health Campus resident visited the Indianapolis Zoo as part of Trilogy Health Services’ long-running Live a Dream program; the company says it aims to fulfill 1,000 dreams statewide and regionally in 2026.

Ball State professor’s new book says conservative networks push school-choice policies that divert public school funding

A Ball State University professor co-authored a book arguing a well‑connected set of conservative organizations promotes policies — including vouchers, microschools and school choice — intended to pull students and funding away from public schools. The book, Manufactured Outrage, is published by Harvard Education Press and available on Amazon.

Proposed Costco would bring 166,739‑sq‑ft warehouse and 32‑pump fueling station to Westfield; council review set for Sept. 28

A formal proposal for a new Costco and adjacent fueling facility has been filed with Westfield for the northwest corner of 191st Street and East Street. The project would advance through city review beginning Sept. 28, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027 if approved.

Noblesville nonprofit launches Hamilton County animal‑science career pathway linking students with local farms

Ben’s Ranch Foundation is rolling out a work-based Large Animal Science pathway for Hamilton County high school students, combining animal-science instruction with social-emotional learning and workforce-development content and offering classes at Koteewi Stables and other area farms.

Zionsville breaks ground on Fire Station 295; Hagerman, GM Development and Bell Architecture named for project

Zionsville held a groundbreaking Aug. 25 for Fire Station 295 at 3440 E. 550 S., a project tied to the consolidation of Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department with Zionsville. Construction companies named for the job include Hagerman Construction, GM Development and Bell Architecture; completion is scheduled for July 2027.

Shops at Swartz Crossing to bring new retail, dining to Greenwood

Danville’s new mural festival will temporarily close Washington Street and spotlight downtown businesses

Danville will host the inaugural Merge Mural Fest in September 2026, with nine artists painting walls in a parking lot east of Washington Street and a public unveiling and reception set for Sept. 19. Organizers and several downtown merchants are backing the event.

Edinburgh Courier (Aug. 26, 2026)

New Whiteland town council adopts wheel tax, excise tax to qualify for funding