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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stella House Books will open in spring 2026 at 31 S. Range Line Road in downtown Carmel, where owners Miranda and Sean Armie plan a warm bookstore with a children's section, themed rooms, a cafe, and event space (a two-story addition of 3,700 square feet is part of the renovation). Current
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Delta Airlines resumed nonstop flights from Indy to Raleigh-Durham beginning Monday after halting service in 2020 due to the pandemic. The twice-weekly route is designed to support the local business community—especially companies like Eli Lilly and planned NCAA championship game events in nearby Cary. WTHR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carmel police arrested five teenagers after a Saturday shooting on Golf View Drive — four were 17 and one was 14 — following an attempted robbery that injured one person, with charges including robbery causing serious bodily injury and attempted murder pending from the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. WRTV
- ➤ On Aug 9 around 5:30 p.m., a shooting on the 1100 block of Golfview Drive near Keystone Parkway and East Carmel Drive left one adult injured who was taken to a local hospital—police later arrested five juveniles in connection with the incident. WTHR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carmel Utilities is advising residents west of College Avenue to boil water today as a fire hydrant was blown off the water line causing low pressure and potential contamination + repairs and water tests will follow to ensure safe drinking water. Current
- ➤ In July, Carmel won the 2025 Sister Cities International Award for Best Overall Program for American cities with populations between 100,001–300,000—honoring its active citizen diplomacy and global outreach. The city has built partnerships with six Sister Cities—Cortona in Italy, Jelgava in Latvia, Kawachinagano in Japan, Rueil-Malmaison in France, Seiffen in Germany, and Visakhapatnam in India—supporting cultural and educational exchanges. Current
- ➤ Voters in Hamilton County may soon use any of the 52 vote centers instead of only their assigned location as the Election Board meets in Noblesville on August 13 at 3 p.m. — the public will have 30 days to provide feedback — and the change could start with the May 5 Primary Election. WTHR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Indiana native Adam Bennett, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis on Sept. 10, 2015, set a goal to run the earth’s 24,901-mile circumference and ran the final two miles on the Monon Trail in Carmel on Monday — finishing a month early — with his children joining him to celebrate his achievement. WTHR
- ➤ Adam Bennett completed his 24,901-mile run—equal to the earth's circumference—at Midtown Plaza in Carmel on Aug. 11 after nearly 10 years since his multiple sclerosis diagnosis + his family and friends cheered him on as he finished his goal and planned a training run tomorrow. Current
WELLNESS NEWS
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Aura Ray Concert
6 PM – 12 AM — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — No cover charge — Experience the enchanting voice of Carmel's own Aura Ray in a vibrant dining atmosphere.
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Color Me Plainfield 5K
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Al and Jan Barker Sports Complex — $25-$40 — Experience a fun-filled 5K run with color explosions, music zones, and a lively after-party.
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Aura Ray Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of local singer/songwriter Aura Ray in an inviting setting.
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Indianapolis Cars & Coffee
8-11 a.m. — Meridian Mark — Free entry — Explore a vast array of stunning cars with family-friendly vibes in Carmel's largest lot.
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Broadway Sings
1-2:30 p.m. — Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael — $10 cover charge — Sing along to your favorite Broadway tunes at an open mic event.
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Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm
7-8:30 p.m. — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Single game tickets available — Experience the excitement of WNBA action with a thrilling matchup between the Fever and Storm.
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Brand Distillery: Preview Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Industrious — Registration includes beverages and breakfast — A focused workshop to refine brand messaging for leaders and marketers.
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Indiana Women's Running Festival Pasta Night
5-10 p.m. — Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel — Cost varies — Enjoy a carb-loading buffet with fellow female runners before the festival.
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Indy Women's Half Marathon & 5K
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM — Carmel Gazebo — Check website for fees — Experience the largest women’s-only half marathon in Indiana filled with camaraderie and inspiration.
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Noblesville Bouquet Crawl
11 AM – 4 PM — Just Lagom — Free entry — Experience Noblesville's first bouquet crawl with local florists and an enchanting community vibe.
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