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Current in Carmel Current in Carmel is a weekly, local newspaper serving Carmel, Indiana since 2006. The communities spoke, and we have delivered on their wishes.

The editorial content in our publications is gathered and packaged based on the results of independent marketplace research that was done pre-launch. We invite content submissions – and get them regularly – from all corners in the community. We’re active listeners, and that means this: News is what our readers say it is. That’s not a concept; it’s a practice. This is the community’s newspaper, its enrichment source and its rallying point. We’re happy to play that role.

Aviation leaders from the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame gathered Feb. 19 to dedic...
02/23/2025

Aviation leaders from the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame gathered Feb. 19 to dedicate “Hoosiers in Flight,” a new exhibit at the Indianapolis International Airport that honors the history of aviation in Indiana.

Aviation leaders from the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame gathered Feb. 19 to dedicate “Hoosiers in Flight,” a new exhibit at the Indianapolis International Airport that honors the history of aviation in Indiana. In a news release, airport officials stated th...

For Liliia Levina de Hernandez, an accomplished classical pianist, it was a long road to a January Sunday Vibes concert ...
02/21/2025

For Liliia Levina de Hernandez, an accomplished classical pianist, it was a long road to a January Sunday Vibes concert at the Carmel Clay Public Library .She grew up in Kharkov, Ukraine, the country’s second-largest city and former capital and fell in love with a Cuban engineering student, Jose Benitez Hernandez, whom she married in 1987.

For Liliia Levina de Hernandez, an accomplished classical pianist, it was a long road to a January Sunday Vibes concert at the Carmel Clay Public Library. Part of the journey took her to Cuba, and the program she performed in Carmel, “Echo of Cuba,” reflected that part of her life. The Indianapo...

A $200 million, 253-room hotel connected to the Indianapolis International Airport is moving forward following a series ...
02/21/2025

A $200 million, 253-room hotel connected to the Indianapolis International Airport is moving forward following a series of votes Feb. 21 by the Airport Authority Board.

A $200 million, 253-room hotel connected to the Indianapolis International Airport is moving forward following a series of votes Feb. 21 by the Airport Authority Board. The board approved the project for bond funding, construction contracts, a franchise agreement with Marriott, and management and

Josh Tromanhauser doesn’t remember anything that happened in March 2024. For his wife, Nicole, it was a time of life-sha...
02/21/2025

Josh Tromanhauser doesn’t remember anything that happened in March 2024. For his wife, Nicole, it was a time of life-shattering news and decisions she’ll never forget. After being diagnosed with the flu in late February, Josh’s condition quickly worsened as his body battled pneumonia and one complication after another, leading to the amputation of both legs. Now, the Tromanhausers are searching for an accessible home that can accommodate their family.

Josh Tromanhauser doesn’t remember much of anything that happened in March 2024. For his wife, Nicole, it was a time of life-shattering news and decisions she’ll never forget. After being diagnosed with the flu in late February of that year, Josh’s condition quickly worsened as his body battle...

Diners on the north side of Indianapolis have another new restaurant option after the Feb. 11 opening of Bubbakoos Burri...
02/20/2025

Diners on the north side of Indianapolis have another new restaurant option after the Feb. 11 opening of Bubbakoos Burritos, which offers a made-to-order, Mexican-fusion menu.

Diners on the north side of Indianapolis have another new restaurant option after the Feb. 11 opening of Bubbakoos Burritos, which offers a made-to-order, Mexican-fusion menu. Director of Marketing Ben Grannick said the new store in the Clearwater Crossing shopping center, 3826 E. 82nd. St., is the

Three new businesses – Sweathouz, Indy Homes and VERVE – are set to open this summer in the new Wren building at Carmel ...
02/20/2025

Three new businesses – Sweathouz, Indy Homes and VERVE – are set to open this summer in the new Wren building at Carmel City Center.

Three new businesses – Sweathouz, Indy Homes and VERVE – are set to open this summer in the new Wren building at Carmel City Center. Sweathouz will offer hot and cold therapies for athletic recovery and self-care. Guests can book a private contrast therapy suite for up to 60 minutes to use an in...

The Carmel Education Foundation’s annual Taste of Carmel fundraiser is set to return at 7 p.m. March 7 at 502 East Event...
02/20/2025

The Carmel Education Foundation’s annual Taste of Carmel fundraiser is set to return at 7 p.m. March 7 at 502 East Event Centre. Funds raised directly benefit programs that enhance the educational experience at all Carmel Clay Schools through scholarships, classroom grants, mental health initiatives and real-world readiness programs.

The Carmel Education Foundation’s annual Taste of Carmel fundraiser returns at 7 p.m. March 7 at 502 East Event Centre. This year’s disco-themed event aims to raise more than the $90,000 collected at last year’s event, which was attended by more than 1,100 people. Funds raised directly benefit...

Alec Cole plays Mr. Darcy in Carmel Community Players’ production of “Pride & Prejudice,” which runs Feb. 28 to March 9 ...
02/20/2025

Alec Cole plays Mr. Darcy in Carmel Community Players’ production of “Pride & Prejudice,” which runs Feb. 28 to March 9 at The Cat in Carmel. The Indianapolis resident said it’s a dream role for him.

When Alec Cole watched the 2005 movie “Pride and Prejudice,” it was love at first sight. “I’ve been a big fan of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ for about six or seven years. I watched the (2005 movie) and fell in love with the characters.and then started watching that every Valentine’s Day,” ...

Live Nation has announced it will not offer summer lawn passes for outdoor concerts for the first time in six years. In ...
02/20/2025

Live Nation has announced it will not offer summer lawn passes for outdoor concerts for the first time in six years. In a Feb. 18 Facebook post, officials stated there will not be a “Lawnie Pass program” in 2025. The announcement stated although the Lawnie Pass will not be available, new programs are in the works for this summer.

Live Nation has announced it will not offer summer lawn passes for outdoor concerts for the first time in six years. In a Feb. 18 Facebook post, officials stated there will not be a Lawnie Pass program in 2025. The announcement noted that although the Lawnie Pass will not be available, new progra

Salt, a popular Indianapolis restaurant, will add a new location to fill the space at Carmel City Center recently vacate...
02/20/2025

Salt, a popular Indianapolis restaurant, will add a new location to fill the space at Carmel City Center recently vacated by Matt the Miller’s Tavern. The restaurant, which is set to open in June, features seafood flown in daily, handmade pasta and locally sourced steaks.

Salt, a popular Indianapolis restaurant, will add a new location to fill the space at Carmel City Center recently vacated by Matt the Miller’s Tavern. The restaurant, which is set to open in June, features seafood flown in daily, handmade pasta and locally sourced steaks. “We’re excited to b

The Carmel City Council on Feb. 17 approved two-year contracts for police officers and firefighters that aim to boost re...
02/19/2025

The Carmel City Council on Feb. 17 approved two-year contracts for police officers and firefighters that aim to boost retention and attract new hires. The city worked with unions representing both departments to reach the deal, which adjusts wages and adds vacation days based on years of service and position. It also increases parity in the two contracts.

The Carmel City Council on Feb. 17 approved two-year contracts for police officers and firefighters that aim to boost retention and attract new hires. The city worked with unions representing both departments to reach the deal, which adjusts wages and adds vacation days based on years of service an

The main campus at and Joyce Winner West Branch combined for 583,207 visits in 2024, setting records at both locations i...
02/18/2025

The main campus at and Joyce Winner West Branch combined for 583,207 visits in 2024, setting records at both locations individually and in total. The library also set a record for total circulation, with more than 2.1 million items checked out in 2024. Board games were among categories to jump in use from the previous year.

Last year was record-breaking for Carmel Clay Public Library. The main campus at 425 E. Main St. and Joyce Winner West Branch at 12770 Horseferry Rd. combined for 583,207 visits in 2024, setting records at both branches individually and collectively. CCPL Director Bob Swanay described the year as

Carmel police arrested a woman Feb. 17 who is accused of offering prostitution services in a home in the Brookshire neig...
02/18/2025

Carmel police arrested a woman Feb. 17 who is accused of offering prostitution services in a home in the Brookshire neighborhood. Through surveillance, an investigator observed “several male suitors” visit the home in the last couple of weeks, staying for approximately 30 minutes each, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Carmel police arrested a woman Feb. 17 who is accused of offering prostitution services in a home in the Brookshire neighborhood. According to a probable cause affidavit, since Feb. 10 Carmel police have received multiple complaints of possible prostitution occurring at a home in the 4700 block

After a disappointing first cruise for Carmel mom Jamie Margolis Ross, she launched a blog to help other travelers avoid...
02/18/2025

After a disappointing first cruise for Carmel mom Jamie Margolis Ross, she launched a blog to help other travelers avoid her mistakes. Now, she’s a top performing travel agent booking cruises for clients across the world.

Vicki Freed admits something in a whisper. Her Royal Caribbean employees frequently visit Carmel resident Jamie Margolis Ross’s website for cruise tips and advice. Freed has been in the cruise industry for more than four decades, the last 18 at Royal Caribbean as the senior vice president of sales...

Carmel High School won the IHSAA girls swimming state finals with 448 points, easily outdistancing second-place Fort Way...
02/18/2025

Carmel High School won the IHSAA girls swimming state finals with 448 points, easily outdistancing second-place Fort Wayne Carroll’s total of 212.5. It was the Greyhounds’ 39th consecutive state title.

The biggest obstacle the Carmel High School girls swimming team faced en route to its 39th consecutive state championship was the flu. “Dealing with the flu was both a mental and physical challenge — not being at your best while competing against elite competition is a daunting task, and the tea...

Indianapolis resident Kendrell Stiff will play the title role of “The Cat in the Hat” in Civic Theatre’s production at T...
02/16/2025

Indianapolis resident Kendrell Stiff will play the title role of “The Cat in the Hat” in Civic Theatre’s production at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. There are two public performances at 10 a.m. and noon March 1 and eight weekday student matinees from Feb. 25 to March 6.

Kendrell Stiff is ready to test his comedic acting skills. The Indianapolis resident plays the title role of “The Cat in the Hat” in Civic Theatre’s production of the show at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Two public performances are at 10 a.m. and...

FoodHaul, set to open inside Carmel’s Market District around March 1, will feature fresh meals to heat at home from some...
02/14/2025

FoodHaul, set to open inside Carmel’s Market District around March 1, will feature fresh meals to heat at home from some of the nation’s top chefs.

FoodHaul meals are coming to Market District in Carmel. FoodHaul Chief Executive Officer Bill Stavrou founded the company about 18 months ago. He said the plan is to open the space inside Market District around March 1. “We represent some of America’s best chefs, and we take their signature meal...

Bovaconti Coffee specializes in classic Italian espresso drinks and other specialty coffee from local suppliers, chai an...
02/14/2025

Bovaconti Coffee specializes in classic Italian espresso drinks and other specialty coffee from local suppliers, chai and tea. It also includes pastries created by an in-house chef served fresh daily. The shop partners with local artists to display their work on hot beverage sleeves.

Bovaconti Coffee opened in Carmel on Valentine’s Day, which was perfect timing for co-owner Minda Balcius. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Feb. 14 at the shop at 2 W. Main St., Balcius described Bovaconti Coffee as a “love letter to Carmel” residents, officials, marginalized communities ...

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