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Carmel
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new coffee shop—Prufrock Coffee—opened its 1,200-square-foot space in Midtown on March 6, and owner Poula Hanna, who goes by Paul, offers a menu inspired by European and Egyptian coffee traditions with portable iced drinks for those on the Monon Trail. The shop also serves unique pastries, including a tres leches cake and a towering croissant filled with soft-serve vanilla ice cream, and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Current
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bloomington man, 37-year-old Scott. D. Kain, was arrested March 12 following a multi-state investigation spurred by a cybertip about a juvenile's online photo requests on Discord—he now faces charges including failure to register as a sex offender, child solicitation, dissemination of harmful matter and a felony for enticing a minor in Utah while held on a $2,500 bond. WTHR
- ➤ Joshua Farmer from Noblesville pleaded guilty to murder and stalking after shooting his wife, Kaylah Ann Farmer, at a Fishers gas station in June 2023 — he faces a 70-year sentence for these charges and a 10-year sentence for domestic battery and criminal confinement with his sentencing hearing set for April 30, 2025. WTHR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton Heights High School BPA students did well at the state leadership conference in Indianapolis by placing in 17 contests, and twelve students will compete at the national conference in Orlando in May (including winners Gwendolyn Pritsch and Bella McDole). Their strong performance follows a full year of hard work under the guidance of their advisor. The Hamilton County Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana lawmakers are discussing a new property tax plan that would phase out existing deductions and replace them with a single homestead deduction—two-thirds of a home’s assessed value or one-third for seniors qualifying for the circuit breaker—while setting a flat rate of $3 per $100 assessed value. The proposal remains under review during ongoing committee hearings as more changes are expected. The Hamilton County Reporter
- ➤ The Indiana Supreme Court has allowed construction to resume on Willow Haven Memory Care at 2080 W. 106th St. in Carmel after a lower court halted work on the 10-bedroom group home for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia in mid-2023, and the case now returns to Hamilton County for further review & next steps. The court ruled that local zoning rules must follow state and federal laws protecting housing for people with disabilities. Current
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Dec. 6, 2024, Ricoh technician Bradley Holdcraft suffered a severe heart attack at Carmel High School but was saved when staff quickly performed CPR and used an automated external defibrillator—he is now receiving hospital care and beginning rehabilitation with plans to return to work after cardiac rehab. Current
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Concrete Strength Testing Technician Class and Exam
This two-day course includes a technician class on concrete strength testing, followed by an examination the next day, held in person at Terracon’s office in Carmel, IN.
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Michael Jr.'s Comedy Show on Marriage
Michael Jr. brings his 'Funny How Marriage Works' Comedy Date-Night Experience to The Palladium, offering a humorous and inspiring evening for couples and those considering marriage.
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers at The Palladium
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, known for their innovative blend of rock music and traditional bagpipes, will perform at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
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Hamilton County Disability Resource Fair
6-7:30 p.m. — Carmel High School — Free entry — Connect with local resources and support for individuals with disabilities.
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Burning Red - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
8 PM - 12 AM — Clowes Memorial Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the music of Taylor Swift with this live tribute concert experience.
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Indiana Wind Symphony: Dancing in the Streets
4-5:30 p.m. — The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket information not provided — Experience a vibrant spring concert featuring a mix of ballet and Broadway performances including works by Bernstein and Verdi.
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Peter Frampton Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 60 years of music with the legendary Peter Frampton following his Hall of Fame induction.
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Gardening for the Beginner
1-3 p.m. — Conner Prairie — Members: $27 | Nonmembers: $30 — Learn essential gardening skills and plant seeds to start your own garden.
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Bachelors of Broadway Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience captivating melodies and harmonies from Broadway's finest gentlemen.
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