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Noblesville Creates names award winners

Hamilton County advances Hazel Dell Parkway bridge replacement; approves $1.179M CDBG award and recovery contract

At a Sept. 28 Hamilton County Commissioners meeting, officials reviewed bids for preliminary engineering and design of a total replacement for the Hazel Dell Parkway bridge (collapsed Aug. 15) and approved a 2026 Community Development Block Grant award of $1,179,216 and a federal recovery contract with Tidal Basin Group.

Pacers Fan Jam set for Oct. 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse; free tickets available Oct. 3

The Pacers announced Fan Jam would return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Doors were listed to open at 9:30 a.m., main-court activities to begin at 11 a.m., free parking will be available at the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage, and free tickets were slated to be available Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

Carmel fire chief eager to lead new state office

Carmel Clay Schools ends 30-year athletic-training tie with Ascension St. Vincent, hires Riverview Health at $300K/year

On Sept. 23, 2026, the Carmel Clay Schools board voted unanimously to end a 30-year athletic-training partnership with Ascension St. Vincent and instead contract Riverview Health (part of Parkview Health Systems) for $300,000 annually under a five-year agreement with 3–4% annual increases.

Brownsburg authorizes eminent domain to acquire 13 commercial parcels for North Green Street upgrades

On Sept. 24, 2026 the Brownsburg Town Council approved a resolution authorizing eminent domain to acquire 13 commercial parcels for planned North Green Street improvements, including medians, new traffic signals, connector roads behind businesses and a realigned intersection.

Everwise opens Olio Road branch in Fishers, its sixth full-service Hamilton County location

Everwise Credit Union celebrated the Sept. 21, 2026, grand opening of a new full-service branch at 12330 Olio Rd. in Fishers, its sixth full-service location in Hamilton County and 20th in the Greater Indianapolis area, featuring a prototype layout, Interactive Teller Machines and a self-service coin machine.

HAND celebrates completion of Home Place Duets duplexes in Carmel

Clancy’s Hospitality opens The Pretender hi‑fi restaurant on Noblesville square

The Pretender, a music‑forward restaurant from Clancy’s Hospitality, opened at the end of July 2026 at 818 Logan St. on Noblesville’s downtown square. The venue pairs chef‑driven food and cocktails with an analog, vinyl‑focused listening experience and regular DJ sets.

Westfield sushi restaurant Chiba permanently closes Park Street location after about 10 years

Westfield sushi restaurant Chiba announced on Sept. 29, 2026, that it is permanently closing its Park Street location after roughly a decade. Owner Keith Dusko said the Park Street site is ending but indicated the Chiba brand may continue elsewhere; the restaurant opened in 2017.

Fishers community events – October 2026

Hendricks County assessor posts Spring 2026 update saying 2026 property assessments may have changed

Hendricks County’s Engage portal published a “Hendricks County Assessor's Spring 2026 Update” advising that some 2026 property assessments may have changed and directing residents to the Indiana Assessment Information section of the portal’s Resources page for details.

Burn Boot Camp opens Noblesville studio, offers child care and four-week $69 drop-in deal

Burn Boot Camp opened in August 2026 at 5660 Pebble Village Lane in Noblesville, owned by Andy and Janna Broyles. The studio offers high-intensity group strength and conditioning classes, 1-on-1 nutrition and training features, child care and a four-week drop-in promotion for $69 through Oct. 12, 2026.

Riverside school cell tower proposal on hold, but still possible

Hendricks County schools awarded more than $644,000 in state secured-school safety grants

Nine Hendricks County-area schools and school corporations were slated to receive more than $644,000 in matching grants from Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant Program, funding security equipment, school resource officers, site assessments and bullying-prevention efforts.

Westfield Chamber schedules Oct. 15 luncheon on Hamilton County workforce trends and employer tool

The Westfield Chamber will hold a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at The Bridgewater Club featuring Mike Thibideau, president & CEO of the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation. He will review workforce shifts over 25 years, current Westfield hiring needs and preview a new tool for employers.

Westfield ordinance would require permits, $150 fee and possible revocations for short‑term rental owners; final vote Oct. 12

A proposed Westfield City Council ordinance introduced Sept. 28 would require short‑term rental owners to obtain a city permit, pay a $150 fee, provide emergency contact info and face revocation after multiple code citations; the proposal returns for a final vote Oct. 12.

Boone County Solid Waste Management District eyes permanent tox drop site

Smith’s Jewelers named official jeweler of the Noblesville Boom

Hamilton County schools receive nearly $1M in state safety grants; Noblesville gets $86K for SROs

Hamilton County school districts were awarded nearly $1 million from Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant Program, part of more than $26 million in grants statewide to nearly 500 schools; Noblesville Schools received $86,000 to help pay for school resource officers.

USA Gymnastics’ $100M+ Noblesville training center advances with new March 2027 ground‑breaking plan

USA Gymnastics’ planned national Training & Wellness Center and headquarters in Noblesville is moving forward with a revised schedule: the city’s recent request for proposals calls for a March 2027 ground‑breaking and a phased opening by May 2028. The city expects to design, build and finance the project through a build‑operate‑transfer agreement.

Snapshot: Celebrity musicians help unveil new luxury Fishers apartments

Noblesville wealth advisor stays involved in the community

Tom Tucker, a Noblesville resident and managing director/private wealth advisor for Indianapolis-based Impact Financial Group, tells Current he focuses on tax planning, retirement income strategies and legacy and estate planning for families, individuals and business owners. He is active with the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce, Harbour Trees Golf Club, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Kipp Indy Junior Achievement and the Heroes Foundation.

Fishers teen serves as Colts ‘Coin Toss Captain’