Carmel

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Plan would let Carmel residents opt out of citywide trash pickup

CARMEL, Ind. -- After more than a year of debate, Mayor Jim Brainard's proposal to offer citywide trash and recycling service may be going to the curbside.
- 12:56 AM, Jul. 18, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Hamilton County
Hamilton Co. ministry cuts ribbon on shelter, pantry

CARMEL, Ind. -- A small church ministry formed in 1976 to collect food for local people "in a pinch" has grown into a $2.4 million operation that helps feed, clothe and medically treat thousands of poor and struggling families in Hamilton County.
- 9:31 AM, Jul. 16, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Hamilton County
A winning stage presence

While Phoebe Davis didn't get the opportunity to show off her incredible ukulele talent at this year's Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant, she will perform during Monday's talent contest at the 4-H Fair. The county fair opens today at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville.
- Jul. 14, 2011

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Hamilton County 4-H'ers in llamas project prepare for 'show time' at county fair

Lily Schwab has witnessed the birth of four baby llamas. Zoe Schwab has helped check llamas for parasites and give vaccinations.
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Trial runs at theater

The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel will host a monthlong series of tuneup concerts and other free events in preparation for the August opening of the 500-seat Tarkington Theater.
- Jul. 14, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Carmel
Sophia Square makes entrance

While much of the attention in Carmel has swirled around the Palladium concert hall and City Center redevelopment, a massive project within the Arts & Design District has begun greeting customers.
- Jul. 14, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Hamilton County
7 players represent their area well

Ant Roach is still looking for an opportunity to play baseball beyond high school. The recent Fishers High School graduate hopes to join the Purdue University team as a walk-on, but he's keeping his options open. Roach says a college or professional scout might have taken notice during his three-inning pitching stint as a member of the South team at last weekend's North-South All-Star Classic.
- Jul. 14, 2011
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ISTEP: Improvement, but not as much

Indiana schoolchildren continued to show progress on ISTEP test scores -- though improvement this year was more modest than the huge gains that swept the state in 2010.
- 11:53 PM, Jul. 12, 2011
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Central Indiana braces for dangerous heat and humidity

The National Weather Service warns dangerous heat and humidity are expected in Central Indianapolis Monday, with the temperature predicted to escalate into the 90s though feeling even hotter.
- 2:37 PM, Jul. 10, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Carmel
James Prieur, who led the turnaround of the former Conseco, is retiring

James Prieur will retire this fall as chief executive officer of CNO Financial Group after five eventful years firming up the Carmel insurer's financial footing.
- 12:59 AM, Jul. 8, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Hamilton County
Queen pageant to open 4-H Fair

It's the first week in July, and that means the 2011 Hamilton County 4-H Fair is almost here. Pre-fair activities kick off Friday with the 4-H queen pageant.
- Jul. 7, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Hamilton County
For some, charity begins in small groups

Fundraising events for charity can happen right in your own backyard. Just ask Matt Priddy, a 36-year-old physician from Carmel.
- Jul. 7, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Marion County
United Way to honor 10 volunteers

United Way of Central Indiana will recognize 10 volunteers in conjunction with Indiana Black Expo at the 28th annual Diversity Volunteer Recognition Breakfast.
- Jul. 7, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Hamilton County
Mitch Street to take over successful Hamilton Heights football program

Mitch Street understands how fortunate he is. Street has wanted to be a head high school football coach since he began college. He didn't have to wait long.
- Jul. 7, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Carmel
Showcase offers stage for underclassmen

For some area basketball players, next week's showcase event at Ben Davis High School will be an opportunity to impress college recruiters. For others that have already made commitments, it will be a chance to fine-tune their skills.
- Jul. 7, 2011
- COMMUNITIES /
- Zionsville
Hip replacements give ex-Carmel HS tennis star a 2nd chance -- at age 47

Steve Pittman always felt like he had some unfinished business on the tennis court. The former Carmel High School standout and University of Arizona tennis player had to stop playing tennis in his early 30s because of severe arthritis in both hips.
- Jul. 7, 2011