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Noblesville residents frustrated following State of the City

Current Publishing reported Noblesville residents complained after Mayor Chris Jensen’s State of the City address at Riverview Arena at Innovation Mile, citing a $75 admission fee, daytime scheduling and questions about a road labeled “CJ Way.” Jensen said the road is named for his son and the presentation will be posted online.

Noblesville Boom partners with Noblesville and Westfield Washington schools on 2026‑27 education and ticket programs

Current Publishing reported Oct. 8, 2026 that the Noblesville Boom has partnered with Noblesville Schools and Westfield Washington Schools to provide educational programming, game-day experiences and special ticket packages during the 2026‑27 season, including school nights and a STEM-focused Education Day on March 10, 2027.

Carmel's former Horton Fan Factory becomes 88,000‑sq‑ft performing-arts, sports and wellness center

Current Publishing reports developer Turner Woodard converted the 88,000‑square‑foot former Horton Fan Factory at 201 W. Carmel Dr. into the Carmel Performing Arts & Sports Center, home to gymnastics, dance, training, wellness tenants and an eight‑court indoor pickleball venue. Woodard bought the 5.5‑acre site in 2021.

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Towne Post Q&A profiles five Fishers women-owned businesses, listing openings and founding years

Towne Post Network — Indiana published a Q&A on 2026-10-08 profiling five Fishers women entrepreneurs. The piece records business types and start/opening dates, including Pure Green Fishers (opened 2025-09-06), JETSET Pilates (started 2025), Fit Chicks (2012), Shea’s Diamonds (fall 2017) and Next Level Strategic (2022).

Westfield Chamber launches 'The Table' women's business council; December kick-off planned

Towne Post Network — Indiana reports the Westfield Chamber is creating The Table: A Women’s Business Council to support women leaders; Janelle Campbell will serve on the first board and a kick-off event is planned for December. The Table is intended to complement, not replace, Women of Westfield (WOW).

Jetset Pilates welcomes clients in Fishers and Carmel with DJ‑driven reformer classes

Towne Post Network reported on 2026-10-08 that Shelby Tibbles is the owner of JETSET Pilates Fishers and Carmel. The studios will offer 50-minute signature reformer classes that pair full-body strength and mobility work with DJ-curated playlists and a boutique fitness environment.

Fishers plan commission issues no recommendation on Heart & Soul campus rezone; City Council will decide

After an Oct. 7, 2026 public hearing, the Fishers Plan Commission issued no recommendation on a rezoning request for the proposed Heart & Soul Community Campus at 11616 126th St.; the request would allow a place of worship, outdoor recreation and small-scale commercial uses and will go to Fishers City Council. (Current Publishing)

Hamilton County asks residents and workers to take community-resources survey; Spanish version available

According to the Hamilton County Reporter, the Hamilton County Health Department is inviting people who live or work in Hamilton County to complete a brief, confidential survey on awareness of local health care, mental health and food-assistance resources. The survey is open through 11:59 p.m. Jan. 6, 2027 and a Spanish version is available.

Jerry Torr’s “Fanfare for a New Era” to be featured at CSO’s 50th Anniversary Opening Concert

Indiana author pens three volumes on mysterious monsters of the Hoosier Heartland

Graveyard Stompers open Central Indiana run; Kokomo show noted, Indianapolis and Tipton dates announced

The Reporter (Oct. 8, 2026) reported that the Graveyard Stompers opened a Central Indiana run with an "opening concert in Kokomo this past Friday" and will play Indianapolis "this Friday night" and Tipton "on Saturday." The band lists further details at Facebook.com/GraveyardStompers.

Indiana students can find work-based learning opportunities through new digital resource hub

Mann brothers open Friendly Market at Wheeler Road and 181st in Westfield; give $2,500 to Student Impact

According to Current Publishing, brothers Jesse and Soni Mann cut the ribbon Oct. 2 on a new Friendly Market convenience store in Westfield at the corner of Wheeler Road and 181st Street and donated $2,500 to Student Impact, a Westfield after-school nonprofit.

Riverview Health acquires Stryker Mako robot, expands local orthopedic services in Noblesville

Riverview Health has acquired a Stryker Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery system and installed the shoulder platform, the county-owned hospital told Current Publishing on Oct. 6, 2026. The system uses CT-based 3D modeling to plan and guide knee, hip and shoulder joint replacements; Riverview officials said it will enable robotic-assisted shoulder replacement in central Indiana.

Nonprofit HAND opens six affordable three‑bed homes in Carmel, expanding Hamilton County portfolio

Hamilton County Reporter says HAND celebrated the completion of Home Place Duets on Sept. 29, 2026, adding six three‑bedroom affordable rental homes in Carmel. HAND will own and manage the three duplex buildings long term; each unit carries a property‑based housing voucher and qualified residents pay 30% of income for rent.

Noblesville-based INDEX hosts 180+ students Oct. 2 for MFG Day to show manufacturing career paths

The Reporter says INDEX Corporation welcomed more than 180 Hamilton County high school students to its North American headquarters in Noblesville on Oct. 2, 2026 for MFG Day 2026, with stations showing equipment operation, 3D printing and career routes from production to engineering and sales.

Riverview Health and partners launch six‑month ‘Food is Medicine’ initiative in Hamilton County

A coalition led by Riverview Health announced a six-month Food is Medicine initiative to improve health outcomes and increase access to nutritious food for Hamilton County residents experiencing food insecurity, Current Publishing reported on Oct. 5, 2026.

Noblesville nonprofit IGNITE Transform to host ticketed 'IGNITE Your Boots' celebration at Anderson venue Oct. 11

Current Publishing reports Noblesville-based nonprofit IGNITE Transform will hold its 4th annual “IGNITE Your Boots” community celebration from 5–8 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2026, at The Barn on 400 in Anderson. Tickets are $40 at ignitetransform.org; the event is described as nonfundraising and tickets cover event costs.

Flood damage could keep Carmel’s Hazel Landing closed up to 2 years, CCPR says

Current Publishing reports Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation says Hazel Landing Park — the Carmel site hit hardest by the mid‑August 2026 flood — remains closed with major trail, parking and bridge damage; officials say Blue Woods Creek will likely need rerouting and reopening could take up to two years.

Stella’s Ice Cream opened in Westfield, offering handcrafted flavors and community tie‑ins

WISH-TV reports Stella’s Ice Cream, owned by Ron Watson, opened in July 2026 in Westfield and is serving small-batch ice cream made on-site with a menu of classics, seasonals, dairy-free options and a weekly rotating flavor. The shop held a Westfield Chamber ribbon-cutting and is partnering with Susan G. Komen in October 2026.

HSE seeks 22-cent referendum, introduces $325.9M 2027 budget; public hearing Oct. 14

At a presentation reported by Current Publishing, HSE officials introduced an advertised $325.9 million 2027 budget and outlined a replacement referendum asking for a 22-cent rate (current 19 cents). A public hearing is set for Oct. 14 and the referendum vote is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

Westfield-Washington Schools hold first ever Drive the Bus event to hire drivers

AC Hotel Fishers tops out, advancing Indiana’s first AC by Marriott (135 rooms)

Dora Hospitality and Holladay Construction Group celebrated the structural “topping out” of AC Hotel Fishers at The Union at Fishers District on Sept. 17, 2026. The 135-room hotel is projected for an anticipated early 2027 opening.