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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Carmel. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carmel City Council’s finance committee sent the ordinance on city employee salaries back to the full council with a negative recommendation after a two-hour discussion—employees voiced frustration over changes following a detailed salary study designed to update job titles and offer merit-based raises. The council will review the proposal at its Oct.6 meeting, and no pay cuts are expected for current employees. Current
- ➤ Hamilton County officials announced Sept. 18 that plans to build a domestic violence center were paused indefinitely because a new property tax law reduced funding by $6 million. Fred Glynn, a former council member, said the county had not finalized its agreement with Prevail to operate the center—he noted it was not prioritized amid other large expenditures. Current
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Midweek Magic Happy Hour
4-7 p.m. — Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection — Drink specials and live music — Unwind with flavorful cocktails and great company while enjoying live tunes.
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Open House: Penthouse Condo in City Center!
Join us this Saturday from 1–3 PM for an open house at 720 S. Rangeline Road, Unit 703, a fully furnished penthouse condo in the heart of Carmel City Center. This spacious home features stunning views, modern finishes, and unbeatable walkability to shops, dining, and entertainment. Click the link to RSVP!
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Nature Scavenger Hunt & Family Hike
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, from 1–2 p.m. for a family-friendly trail walk on University High School’s campus, complete with a scavenger hunt for natural treasures. Explore trails through fields returning to habitat and even trek to the summit of “Mount University.”
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OktoberFest Celebration
10 PM – 2 AM — Carmel City Center — Family-friendly event — Celebrate Oktoberfest with German food, drinks, games, and live music by Der Polktaz.
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Emmaline Live Concert
7 p.m. — The Jazz Kitchen — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience the captivating sounds of Emmaline, a rising jazz artist with a genre-fluid voice and notable achievements.
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Indianapolis Colts VIP Tailgate
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Lucas Oil Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exclusive tailgate experience ahead of the Colts game.
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