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Brownsburg schools plan $3.8M cuts; transportation proposals could cover more than half

Brownsburg Community School Corp. plans $3.8 million in ongoing budget cuts for the 2027-28 school year as part of $7.9 million in reductions over three years. District leaders say transportation changes — including three-tier routing and expanded parent-responsibility zones — would deliver the largest share of savings.

Noblesville resident launches dog adventure bus service

Kori Brulport launched Zoomie Express, a dog-adventure bus that began serving Hamilton County on 2026-05-04. The service makes home pickups three days a week and takes dogs to a Cicero farm for supervised off‑leash play; rides cost $65 for the first dog and $50 per additional dog, Current Publishing reported.

Lynwood Hills sewer project moving forward

Silver Companies holds Sept. 15 ribbon-cutting for nearly $100M Silver Collection at Saxony in Fishers

Silver Companies held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 15 for its Silver Collection at Saxony in Fishers. The developer says the nearly $100 million, market-rate luxury apartment project was funded with 100% internal equity and intended as a long-term legacy asset.

Westfield council eyes proposed redistricting maps

Central Indiana students lead High School Hustle; Zionsville grad’s lawncare business tops $100,000

More than half of the top performers in the 2026 High School Hustle competition were from central Indiana, including Zionsville Community High School graduate Cruz Weidner, who earned more than $100,000 operating a landscaping business. Top students were honored in August 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Boone County Solid Waste Management District accepting grant applications

The Boone County Solid Waste Management District is accepting applications for its 2027 Community Grant Program, offering awards up to $5,000 to Boone County nonprofits, schools, libraries, civic groups, clubs and eligible private businesses. Applications are on boonecountysolidwaste.com and must be submitted by Sept. 30.

Local Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser raises more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital

A Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser held at Lucas Estate raised more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Current Publishing reported on Sept. 15, 2026. The event was organized by Called to Care and featured vendors, a silent auction and a fashion show.

Westfield council OKs 30 mph for Tomlinson Road

On Sept. 14, 2026, the Westfield City Council voted 6-1 to reduce the speed limit on Tomlinson Road from 40 mph to 30 mph after months of advocacy from the parents of a child killed in a June crash and other residents. City engineers had recommended 35 mph, but the council amended the ordinance to 30 mph.

Westfield’s Heart & Soul free clinic logged about 1,700 patient visits in 2025; seeks support with Sept. 19 fundraiser

Heart & Soul Free Clinic in Westfield reports it treated about 700 people — roughly 1,700 visits — in 2025 and relies on volunteers, grants and fundraisers to provide no-cost care. The clinic received a $50,000 grant Sept. 1, 2026, and the Mission Hills Charity Jam is set for Sept. 19, 2026 to raise additional support.

Avon and Brownsburg high school tennis complexes win USTA Outstanding Facility Awards; Brownsburg coach honored

The Avon High School Tennis Center and the Brownsburg High School Tennis Complex were named among 41 recipients of the USTA’s 2026 Outstanding Facility Awards; Brownsburg coach Spencer Fields received a 35 x 35 President’s Impact Award after organizing the Indiana Hardcourt Championships in August 2026 that brought players, officials and fans to Brownsburg.

A shared vision: High school seniors drive fight against ALS

As reported Sept. 14, 2026, Noblesville resident and Park Tudor senior Aryav Das and co-founder Samarth Dunakhe have directed more than $25,000 to the ALS Therapy Development Institute and planned a fundraiser at the Chipotle at 14635 Hazel Dell Crossing in Noblesville on Sept. 19, 2026, 4–8 p.m.

Goodman Campbell tops out Fishers brain & spine center, plans 2027 opening

On Sept. 3, 2026 Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine marked the topping out of a new Fishers facility at 13680 Jack Walker Lane; the practice says the center will include 14 clinic rooms, outpatient imaging and a dedicated pain procedure room and is set to open in 2027.

Indiana nurse practitioner launches statewide HeroHouse Pediatrics telehealth service priced $30–$55/month

Jesse Jones, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, launched HeroHouse Pediatrics in August to offer easy-to-schedule online visits for general and behavioral pediatric care across Indiana. The subscription service charges $30 per month per child for general care and $55 per month for behavioral health.

Community Health Network opens hereditary blood-cancer clinic; article says it’s first Indiana health system to offer specialized testing

Current Publishing reported Sept. 12, 2026 that Community Health Network recently opened a Hereditary Hematologic Malignancy Clinic at Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center – North. The article says the clinic, led by Dr. Zachary Wolfe, is the first Indiana health system to offer specialized evaluation and testing for inherited blood-cancer risk.

Carmel entrepreneur Jenna Burd becomes first fellow while her company joins Orr Fellowship as a partner

Current Publishing reports that Jenna Burd, a 22-year-old 2026 Butler graduate and Carmel entrepreneur, became the first person to participate in Orr Fellowship while running her own Orr partner company, Yalla Solutions. Burd also helped launch the Orr Fellowship Foundry, which held its first cohort in August 2026; applications for the 2027 cohort close Sept. 25, 2026.

Ryan Fireprotection plans $25M expansion of Noblesville headquarters, adding warehouse, offices and supply yard

Ryan Fireprotection announced a planned $25 million expansion of its Noblesville headquarters — a project called HQ2 that would add a warehouse, new office space and an outdoor supply yard on land immediately north of its existing facility, Mayor Chris Jensen said Sept. 10.

American Piano Awards to stage Sept. 19 free kickoff at Madam Walker, bringing finalists and $200K winner residency to Indianapolis

The American Piano Awards announced a free kickoff concert set for September 19, 2026 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis; doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the program runs 3:30–4:45 p.m., with free tickets via pianoawards.org/tickets. The biennial competition will bring finalists to Indianapolis Oct.–Feb., and the winner gets a $200,000 package including a University of Indianapolis residency.

Zionsville in brief — September 15, 2026

Zionsville weighs $45M, 179-unit apartment proposal that would use TIF allocation and bond

Thompson Thrift Residential has proposed a 179-unit, $45 million apartment complex on a Zionsville parcel in an existing tax-increment financing district. The redevelopment commission voted Aug. 25 to advance the plan; the project still must be reviewed by the Plan Commission, Economic Development Corp. and Town Council.

Advancing Westfield Foundation awards $499,000 to 22 Westfield nonprofits

Advancing Westfield Foundation granted $499,000 to 22 organizations serving Westfield, backing health care, youth programming and senior services. The awards were funded by proceeds from the Mayor’s Grand Gala held in early May.

Fishers-based Round Room delivers about $375K in New Balance shoes to roughly 3,000 Indianapolis students and teachers

During its company conference, Fishers-based Round Room and employee volunteers, working with nonprofits DREAM Alive and New Shoe Day, distributed New Balance footwear valued at about $375,000 to roughly 3,000 Indianapolis students and educators as part of 'Operation Do Good.'

Zionsville vineyard sold; new owner proposes expanded winery, distillery and event center

Ironsides Real Estate and John Hefton bought the former Hopwood property at 2055 U.S. 421 and have filed plans to rebrand it as Honeysuckle with added facilities. Hefton’s zoning request was continued to Oct. 7 while town staff review a site plan and a traffic study.

HSE board approves admin pay and role changes tied to about $15,000 projected savings ahead of Nov. 3 referendum

On Sept. 9 the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees approved a title change and a $15,000 pay increase for former CFO Tim Brown (vote 6-1), and hired a new executive director of human resources effective Sept. 21. Voters will consider a replacement operating referendum on Nov. 3.