Saturday, June 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Hamilton County, 344 volunteers including many teenagers have been repairing 44 homes in communities like Carmel, Sheridan, Cicero, Noblesville, and Westfield as part of CrossRoads’ Home Repair Week. They are working on projects such as roof coating, mobile home skirting, painting, rebuilding steps, and adding wheelchair ramps—efforts aimed at helping senior adults, veterans, and families in need. WTHR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Huntington National Bank relocated its Carmel branch from 12505 Old Meridian St. to 1155 S. Range Line Rd. Employees and officials cut a ribbon on June 11—celebrating the move—to confirm continued access to ATMs, teller services and personal banking. Current
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Wisconsin-Madison recognized five Hamilton County students on the dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. The honor requires completing at least 12 graded degree credits, and the local honorees include Lauren Kennedy, Rainie Lin, Brooke Thoren, Elyse Wiener from Carmel and Emma Langsford from Fishers. The Hamilton County Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ For 13 years, students from kindergarten to middle school have taken part in the Earth Art Contest sponsored by Carmel Green Initiative, Inc, with 283 entries submitted that focus on energy conservation and environmental stewardship. Last month at the Carmel Clay Public Library, Mayor Sue Finkam presented certificates to grade winners and semifinalists and awarded special honors for digital art, social media popularity, and overall excellence — highlighting young artists' commitment to protecting the planet. Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The roundabout on the east side of Main Street and Richland Avenue is closed for the Taking Flight sculpture installation and will keep eastbound and northbound traffic away from Richland Avenue until June 30. A detour is in place using the roundabouts at Main Street and Lexington Boulevard (work is scheduled on Monday, June 23, Wednesday, June 25, Thursday, June 26, Friday, June 27, and Monday, June 30) during work hours. The Hamilton County Reporter
- ➤ Jacob Browning, 26, working night shifts at Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, was named Deputy of the Year by the Frank Huntzinger Noblesville American Legion Post 45 after police nominations. He graduated from Indiana University Police Academy in 2020 and now serves as a field training officer — a role that involves patrolling and responding to calls for service. Current
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nancy Leonard, the 93-year-old widow of Hall of Fame coach Bobby 'Slick' Leonard, once helped save the Pacers by organizing a telethon and starting their cheer team—she also sat behind the bench during Game 6 that put the team one win away from a championship. Now, she watches the games on her big screen in her senior community in Carmel and hopes the Pacers will win their first NBA title since joining the league. WTHR
- ➤ Todd Beyerlein, a Carmel High School graduate who won state high jump titles in 1996 at 6 feet, 8 inches and in 1997 at 7 feet, will be inducted today into the Indiana Track and Field Hall of Fame in Terre Haute. A forgotten set of golf clubs led him to join the track team—an unexpected move that earned him a Stanford scholarship and a career in architecture. Current
WELLNESS NEWS
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Senior Living On-Site Tour
9 AM - 7 PM — Bloom at Willow — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living with nutritious meals and engaging activities.
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2025 Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition
Multiple times — The Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Admission details not specified — Experience the artistry of international piano competition in Carmel.
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Movies at Midtown
6 p.m. — Midtown Plaza Carmel — Free entry — Enjoy a lineup of family-friendly movies outdoors in the heart of Midtown.
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The Return Of The King: Elvis Tribute Show
7-9 p.m. — The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets on sale — Experience Elvis in his prime with award-winning performances and lively music.
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New Art! Flower Cap Birdie - Family Paint Class
2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Online payment required — Family-friendly art class for ages 5 and up, no spectators allowed.
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Orange Ball Tennis Camp for Grades 4-6
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30 AM – Thu, Jul 3, 10:30 AM — Carmel Middle School Tennis Courts — Cost info unavailable — An engaging tennis camp for all skill levels featuring orange lower compression balls.
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Jason D. Williams Live Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Vogue Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the raw energy of rock & roll with Jason D. Williams, hailed as the past and future of the genre.
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Lights Over Morse Lake Celebration
July 3-6 — Cicero Red Bridge Park — Free entry — Celebrate the community with a festive event showcasing fireworks and supporting local businesses.
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Carmel Freedom Run
8-10 a.m. — Upland Brewing Clay Terrace — Registration required — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun run through Carmel's scenic routes.
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Indiana Small Business Owners Roundtable
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Merchants Bank — Free — Discover how to enhance your business opportunity through networking and actionable insights on contracting.
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