County News

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.

Greenwood football scores four second-half touchdowns to blow past Speedway

Rising costs, tax reform collide in 2027 Greenwood budget

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.

Public input needed for Whitestown park expansion

Public invited to meetings about Noblesville Schools funding referendum

Indiana hospitals and providers renew collaboration at 10th Perinatal Substance Use Conference in Fishers

More than 140 healthcare professionals attended the 10th annual Perinatal Substance Use Conference Sept. 3 at FORUM Events Center in Fishers, organized by the Indiana Hospital Association and the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative to advance care strategies for Hoosier mothers and babies affected by substance use.

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.'

Greenwood RDC OKs tax break for business park property

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.

Carmel American Legion Auxiliary outfits 44 rebuilt Indianapolis apartments for homeless veterans

Volunteers from Carmel American Legion Post 155 and partner auxiliaries stocked 44 newly rebuilt Manchester Apartments units in downtown Indianapolis with household essentials last month, after earlier work equipping 23 renovated units in August 2025 following an October 2024 accidental fire.

HSE board OKs homeless policy language change

Westfield hearings spotlight proposed 496-acre agrihood, Towne West and Northpoint changes with resident objections

Westfield’s Advisory Plan Commission heard Sept. 9 public comment on a proposed 496-acre Hidden Oaks PUD that would add retail and about 1,000 homes, plus a 94-acre Towne West PUD and a Northpoint amendment adding a gas station and convenience store. Residents and an HOA raised concerns about odors from a nearby wastewater plant, housing density, crime and traffic; the items return in November.

Former Plainfield correctional officer pleads guilty to falsifying employee time records

Noblesville board approves INDOT right-of-way at Hazel Dell as Ind. 32 widening heads toward 2027–29 construction

At its Sept. 8 meeting, Noblesville Schools trustees approved a right-of-way and temporary easement at Hazel Dell Elementary for the Ind. 32 expansion, and Superintendent Daniel Hile reported progress on the district’s Project Aware mental-health work funded through September 2028.

Carmel posts 2027 $252.4M departmental budget presentations online for public and council review

Carmel officials have posted department-level presentations and supporting materials for the proposed $252.4 million 2027 budget online, allowing residents and City Councilors to review and submit questions ahead of a joint meeting Sept. 28 and a formal City Council presentation Oct. 5.

SHEIN opens 737,000‑sq‑ft automated fulfillment center in Lebanon, promising hundreds of Indiana jobs

SHEIN on Sept. 10 marked the grand opening of a 737,000‑square‑foot automated fulfillment facility in Lebanon, Indiana, expanding its Indiana footprint to more than 2.5 million square feet. The company said the center is scheduled to begin operations this month and is expected to add hundreds of jobs as activity ramps up.

Carmel Clay Schools seeks referendum to raise property tax rate to offset $15M annual state funding loss

Carmel Clay Schools will ask voters in November to approve an eight-year referendum that would combine its operating and safety levies and raise the maximum rate from 24 cents to 42.74 cents per $100 assessed value to recoup an average $15 million a year lost under 2025’s SEA1. District leaders warn a failed measure would force deep budget and staff cuts in 2027.

Carmel Clay Schools seeks near-78% referendum rate increase to recoup $15M a year lost to state changes

Carmel Clay Schools will ask voters in November to approve an eight-year referendum that would raise its combined operating and safety tax rate from about 24¢ to a maximum of 42.74¢ per $100 assessed value, a phased increase district leaders say is needed after state policy cuts reduced local funding.