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HSE land auction ends without sale as district prepares longer offer process for 16-acre Fishers site

Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ online auction for 16.14 acres at 0 E. 136th Street in Fishers closed Oct. 21 without a sale. The district’s public notice identifies the parcel and auction dates, and its Oct. 28 board agenda includes a land-sale update. Current Publishing reported that bids fell short of the district’s target price and officials plan to invite longer offers through Metzger Property Services. The property remains district-owned; any eventual agreement will need further board action. The proposed sale matters to Fishers development because the parcel is near 136th Street and Prairie Baptist Road. HSE has not announced a buyer or final sale price. Official board record: https://hseschools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&id=1131

Nonprofit HAND outlines Hamilton County housing projects, cites 2022 study showing worker housing gap

The Towne Post Network — Indiana report says nonprofit HAND described its recent and planned affordable-housing projects in Hamilton County, including the new Home Place Duets in Carmel, and cited a 2022 study finding a shortage of lower-cost housing for retail, food-service and other local workers.

AHA lists IU Health North (Carmel) as Gold Plus Stroke Award winner, on Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll

The American Heart Association newsroom listing says Indiana University Health North Hospital in Carmel received a Stroke Award: Gold Plus and was placed on the AHA’s Target Stroke Elite Honor Roll. Current Publishing’s report says the award is the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke: Gold Plus and that this is the third year in a row the hospital has earned the distinction.

Four executive women honored at second Executive Women in Finance Awards in Carmel

The linked Current Publishing report says four women received awards at the second annual Executive Women in Finance Awards in Carmel on Sept. 30: Darlisa Davis, Erin Eberly, Larissa Fox and Nichole Rowe.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opens Noblesville restaurant at 5946 Promenade Shops Blvd.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has opened a Noblesville restaurant at 5946 Promenade Shops Blvd., its second Greater Indianapolis–area location, Current Publishing reported on Oct. 23, 2026.

Janus reports Hamilton County Express saw big service gains after funding and new Spare software

Janus told the Hamilton County Reporter on 2026-10-21 that new funding — including a $25,000 gift from Duke Energy and Hamilton County support — and a new Spare scheduling system helped Hamilton County Express boost requests 30%, cut denials from 15% to 2.5% and reach 99% customer satisfaction.

Tyler Crater named Duke Energy large-account executive for Hamilton County

Tyler Crater was named Duke Energy’s Hamilton County account executive in an Oct. 21, 2026 announcement, the Hamilton County Reporter said. He will manage strategic issues and cultivate relationships with Duke’s largest and most complex commercial and industrial customers.

Community‑GoHealth opens urgent‑care clinic in Westfield; ribbon‑cutting held Oct. 8, 2026

Community‑GoHealth opened an urgent‑care center at 124 W. Spring Mill Pointe Dr. in Westfield and held a ribbon‑cutting on Oct. 8, 2026. The center offers extended daily hours, on‑site diagnostics and referral links to Community Health Network, Current Publishing reported.

Westfield APC adds conditions to Hidden Oaks ‘agrihood,’ asks developers to consider donating a public park

The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission on Oct. 13, 2026 added conditions and design notes to the proposed Hidden Oaks Planned Unit Development, asking developers to consider donating a public park and to revise neighborhood design; the 497-acre plan calls for 1,100 homes and about 40,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, Current Publishing reported.

Carmel student band Jazz for Discovery performs at senior homes, raises $2,300+ for rare‑disease nonprofit

Jazz for Discovery, a student‑led jazz band in Carmel, has performed at senior living communities and public venues in Carmel and Indianapolis and — since forming in 2024 — has played nearly 30 times and raised more than $2,300 for N=1 Collaborative, Current Publishing reported.

Thompson Thrift breaks ground on 273-unit Crossing Lofts at Fishers District

Thompson Thrift said on Oct. 19, 2026, that construction is underway on The Crossing Lofts, a four-story, 273-unit luxury multifamily community in Fishers; the company expects first residents to move in January 2028.

Carmel’s only woman‑owned brewery plans to move a mile north and double its size

Owners Jessica Hayden and Derek Herring told Current Publishing on Oct. 15, 2026 that the brewery will relocate about a mile north to 513 Industrial Dr., roughly doubling its footprint; the business will remain at 202 Gradle Dr. until its lease expires Nov. 28 and expects to reopen a week or so after moving.

INDEX Corp. hosts 180+ Hamilton County students at Noblesville HQ for MFG Day

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. Students rotated through stations demonstrating CNC machines, toolholder rebuilding, shipping and logistics, and 3D printing.

City of Noblesville to submit excess levy appeal

On Oct. 13, 2026 the Noblesville Common Council directed the city comptroller to file an excess levy appeal with the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, to be submitted by the Oct. 20, 2026 deadline. The appeal, tied to two 2025 annexations, is expected to be under $2.8 million, city officials said.

Noblesville letter urges shifting city property tax to local income tax to free cap room for schools

In a letter published Oct. 13, 2026, Noblesville resident Toby Eiler urged city leaders to swap the city’s property-tax share for a Local Income Tax (LIT) under SEA1, saying that move would free property-tax cap room so Noblesville Schools could collect their full $0.801-per-$100 levies.

Rezoning introduced for 120‑bed behavioral health center planned near 136th & Southeastern in Fishers

A rezone for a proposed 120‑bed, 75,000‑square‑foot behavioral health center was introduced at the Oct. 12, 2026, Fishers City Council meeting. Current Publishing reported a public hearing is set for Dec. 2, 2026, and a final council vote is scheduled for Dec. 14, 2026.

Westfield delays short‑term rental permit vote, leaving host rules unsettled

Westfield City Council postponed a vote Oct. 12 on an ordinance that would require short‑term rental owners to obtain city permits; councilors said the measure will return Nov. 9 and — if approved — would take effect in January, Current Publishing reported.

Westfield Education Foundation funds 85 teacher grants, directing local philanthropy into classrooms

The Reporter (submitted by Westfield Washington Schools) reported Oct. 12, 2026 that the Westfield Education Foundation funded all 85 Teacher-Led Grant applications in its fall cycle. WEF had $53,671.75 available and used about $18,000 of a $28,000 Advancing Westfield Foundation grant to support additional elementary classroom grants; educators requested more than $72,000.

Carmel announces phased water and sanitary-sewer upgrades in Merchants Square; businesses will stay open

The City of Carmel and Carmel Utilities announced a multi-phase project to modernize local water and sanitary sewer networks in the Merchants Square area. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of October 2026 and proceed in rolling phases through summer 2027; the city says businesses will remain open and detour signage will be posted.

Carmel restaurateur calls city 'a great place for business, family' in Oct. 10 column

In an Oct. 10, 2026 column in Current Publishing, a Carmel restaurant owner and longtime resident described the city as "a great place for business, family," identified his restaurant and said he was among Carmel's first minority-owned business operators.

Community Health Network opens primary care and pediatric office at 1567 W. Tournament Trail in Westfield

Community Health Network opened a new primary care and pediatric office at 1567 W. Tournament Trail in Westfield, the network announced on 2026-10-09. The location brings pediatric and family medicine providers together for well-child care, newborn and chronic-condition management, and offers early autism evaluations by referral.

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation invites public to Bear Creek Park groundbreaking ceremony

Shaffer questions Carmel’s collection of property taxes from apartment buildings

A Letter to the Editor published Oct. 9, 2026 in the Hamilton County Reporter by an author identified as Shaffer questioned how the Carmel Redevelopment Commission (CRC) handles property-tax collections from new apartment projects. The letter alleged long delays before property-tax revenue reaches city, schools, township or library governments and claimed taxes may be directed to repay CRC debt for “upwards of 25 more years.”

Ikea Fishers to host weekend launch of Xbox-themed YXSTABY gaming furniture

Source report dated 2026-10-08: WISH-TV reports Ikea in Fishers will celebrate the local launch of YXSTABY, a nine-piece gaming furniture collection created with Xbox. The store plans a public event with family activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at 11400 Ikea Way.