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Carmel
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Forrest Lucas, a Carmel resident and founder of Lucas Oil Products, died Aug. 23 at age 83—his cause of death was not announced. He grew up in poverty and built a multi-million dollar business that secured naming rights for a local sports venue—he is survived by his wife Charlotte and seven children. Current
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County updated its 911 mapping data using the National Emergency Number Association’s Next Generation 911 GIS data model—by working with city teams from Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield—to reduce errors and improve emergency response. The project, several years in the making, makes Hamilton County the only Indiana county with a real-time shared GIS system. Current
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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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Adagio Live Music: The 78's
7-10 p.m. — Adagio Lounge at Hotel Carmichael — Cost varies — Enjoy an evening of curated live music paired with fine cocktails and small plates in a stylish lounge setting.
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Polo At Sunset
5-9 p.m. — Hickory Hall Polo Club — General Admission $40 — Experience a delightful evening of polo matches with family-friendly activities and local treats.
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Aura Ray: Live Performance
5-11 p.m. — Carmel Gazebo — Free entry — Experience the enchanting sounds of singer/songwriter Aura Ray in the heart of Carmel.
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Concerts in the Centerpiece
Various times — Coxhall Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic offering of musical entertainment from the terraced seating of The Centerpiece this autumn.
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Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Gainbridge Fieldhouse — Single Game Tickets available — Feel the excitement of Indiana Fever basketball in a thrilling match-up against the Lynx.
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Buy your winter clothes in summer and summer clothes in winter.
~ Benjamin Graham
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