Hamilton County, IN

INDIANAPOLIS– As Central Indiana braces for possible severe weather, emergency management crews are reminding Hoosiers of the importance of having a safety plan in place. Emergency management crews say the most important thing is having a way to keep an eye on the changing weather; which could be on your smartphone – like the weather authority app, watching the tv, or by listening to a weather radio.

When: June 22-26 Highlights: Spark!Fishers will return in 2021 with an expanded, weeklong celebration. The event will kick off with a concert June 22, and the celebration will continue all week, ending with a street fair festival, parade and firework show June 26 at the Municipal Complex. This year’s theme is Hometown Heroes.

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — With the chance of severe weather Friday evening and more storms expected Saturday, Hamilton County Emergency Management is offering residents free sandbags to prevent damage from flash flooding. Sandbags will be available for pickup at the Household Hazardous Waste Center, located at 1717 S. Pleasant St.,...

As severe storms roll toward Indiana, Hamilton County is taking preventative actions. Hamilton County Emergency Management issued a press release June 17 stating there was a growing concern with severe weather followed by heavy rainfall June 18. The weather could lead to flash floods, so the group is offering free sandbags.

The Town of Zionsville and the Hamilton County Airport Authority/Indianapolis Executive Airport recently released a report outlining plans for a jointly commissioned Strategic Future Land Use Plan for the area surrounding the airport. Because of the town’s growing population, town and airport officials saw a need to create a land-use...

Amateur radio operators from the Hamilton County Emergency Management’s Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and the Central Indiana Amateur Radio Association (CIARA) will participate in the national amateur radio exercise on Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27. The event is part of the national Amateur Radio Relay League’s Field Day (arrl.org/fieldday), an annual event organized since 1933.

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email to [email protected]. Growth is in high gear in the Town of Sheridan. As more development continues to happen around Westfield’s Grand...

Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA) has been recognized as one of Governor Eric Holcomb’s 2021 Century Award honorees. CCHA is among 101 Indiana companies and organizations being highlighted in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “I’m honored to recognize these dedicated,...

Plans to build Hamilton County’s first domestic violence shelter are taking shape, but questions remain about the project’s location and funding, which could put its eventual construction in jeopardy. The Hamilton County Council voted in June to pay Fishers-based engineering and architecture firm RQAW $14,500 to design a refuge for...

The Hoosier Crossroads Conference announced its All-Conference baseball and softball teams earlier this week. In the team standings, Westfield and Zionsville finished tied for the team championship. Each school put together a 12-2 record in conference play, and thus were given four players on the First Team. The Shamrocks’ players named as First Team are Keaton Mahan, Quentin Markle, Logan Nickel and Gage Stanifer.

Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger’s State of the County luncheon always draws a large crowd. So naturally, the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce wanted to delay the traditional January event until COVID-19 restrictions were eased so that more people could attend. The luncheon is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29 at the Embassy Suites. This is the first large-scale event the chamber has held since March 2020.

Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, City Councilor Megan Wiles and Community and Economic Development Director Sarah Reed were presented with Hamilton County Leadership Academy’s (HCLA) Impact Award during the eighth annual Leadership Summit. The HCLA Impact Award is dedicated to distinguished alumni who have shaped their communities and created lasting impact throughout Hamilton County.

CARMEL, Ind (WISH) — Help is on the way for the hospitality industry in Hamilton County. The county tourism office has launched a campaign aimed at filling positions. The county Is using data to reach people on social media and even by mail. Their target is young people and workers who left the industry during the coronavirus pandemic.

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NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The investigation into the death of a man from Elwood continues after his body was recovered from the White River in Hamilton County on Sunday. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, first responders were called to the area just after 8 p.m. near the White River and State Road 13 after a man was found submerged in water.

According to Huse Culinary co-owners Steve and Craig Huse, the secret behind St. Elmo Steak House’s success is hiring intelligent, hardworking people and reward them well. The sentiment seems to benefit both parties. When Craig Huse recently entered Harry & Izzy’s Northside, he was immediately greeted with an enthusiastic hug from one of the waitstaff.