County News

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.

Citizens Energy lifted Oct. 13 boil-water advisory for parts of Boone and Marion counties

Citizens Energy Group said the precautionary boil-water advisory affecting parts of Boone and Marion counties was lifted the morning of 2026-10-13 after water-quality tests confirmed compliance, Current Publishing reported. The advisory had been issued Oct. 11 following a northwest Indianapolis water main break that dropped system pressure.

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.

York Automotive’s Plainfield dealership donates part of every lease or purchase to local nonprofits via ‘Drive to Donate’

York Automotive’s Plainfield location donates a percentage of every lease or purchase to a rotating local nonprofit through its Drive to Donate program, the dealership told the Towne Post Network in a Oct. 9, 2026 profile. Beneficiaries have included The Gathering Together, Strides to Success and Family Promise.

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.

Boone County auditor accused of negligence, could be removed from office

According to Current Publishing, Boone County Attorney Beth Copeland presented 22 alleged violations by Auditor Debbie Crum and commissioners and the county council met Oct. 6, 2026 to hear arguments for Crum’s removal; allegations include leaking personal data of 290 employees, delayed innkeeper’s tax implementation and lack of internal controls.

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.

Brownsburg schools project higher tax rate, $3.8M more in cuts as families protest bus walking zones

Reported by Current Publishing, Brownsburg Community School Corporation projects a tax rate of about $1.58 next year (up from $1.46) and says it needs $3.8 million in additional budget cuts. Proposed steps include changing INPRS eligibility for many support staff, delaying raises and expanding parent-responsibility walking zones.

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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)