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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation to Offer Sensory-Friendly Activities this Summer

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Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) will offer a variety of sensory-friendly programs this summer. These programs are modified for individuals who have sensory needs. This includes lowering the volume, lighting and removing other distractions.

“We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the Monon Community Center and sometimes modifications need to be made,” said Michelle Yadon, Monon Community Center Inclusion Supervisor. “We’re happy to provide those modifications to help individuals and families enjoy activities and programs that they normally may not be able to.”

CCPR offers a variety of sensory-friendly programs for children, teens and adults including Adaptive Open Swim and Sensory Storytime.

Adaptive Open Swim evenings are designed for families who cannot enjoy The Waterpark during regular hours because of specific distractions. The music is turned off, the concession stand is closed and families are able to focus on enjoying the most popular features in The Waterpark without distractions. Adaptive Open Swims are scheduled this summer on June 13, July 11 and August 8 from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Adaptive Open Swims are $15 per family and are open to individuals of all ages. Preregistration is required.

Sensory Storytime is a new program for children ages 2 – 5. Presented by the Carmel Clay Public Library, this program combines books, low-key songs, gentle movements and fun activities to stimulate all five senses. Parents are asked to accompany their children during this program. Sensory Storytime will take place each Monday between May 8-22 from 5-5:30 p.m.

For more information about sensory-friendly program offerings at CCPR, please contact Michelle Yadon at myadon@carmelclayparks.com.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Concert Season Begins Saturday, May 13 at Klipsch Music Center

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Concert season at Klipsch Music Center starts this weekend with a large concert scheduled Saturday, May 13. More than 20,000 fans may attend some of the larger concerts creating a rapid, short-lived influx of traffic. Motorists traveling in the area of the concert venue should expect increased traffic, generally beginning around two hours before concert time. Access to Hamilton Town Center and other businesses and restaurants as well as traffic at Exit 210 (Campus Parkway) of I-69 may be affected by concert traffic.

With construction along I-69 and State Road 37, concert goers and area residents should plan extra time to reach destinations. Travelers from the north may want to consider using Exit 214 from I-69 and traveling State Road 38 to Klipsch Music Center.

In addition to deputies and officers assisting traffic flow around Klipsch Music Center, the Hamilton County Traffic Safety Partnership regularly patrols the area to promote traffic sa fety, especially compliance with Indiana’s seatbelt and impaired driving laws. Please remember to buckle up and if using alcohol, do so responsibly. The Traffic Safety Partnership is composed of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Carmel Police, Cicero Police, Fishers Police, Noblesville Police, and Westfield Police along with assistance from the Indiana State Police.

2017 KLIPSCH SCHEDULE

  • Saturday, May 13, 8PM –Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • Friday, June 2, 7PM – Sam Hunt, Maren Morris, and Chris Janson
  • Saturday, June 3, 7PM – Future, Migos, Tory Lantz, and Kodak Black
  • Saturday, June 17, 7PM – Chris Stapleton, Anderson East, and Brent Cobb
  • Friday, June 23, 6PM – Nickelback
  • Saturday, June 24, 7PM – Florida Georgia Line, Nelly, and Chris Lane
  • Sunday, June 25, 7PM – Def Leppard, Poison, and Tesla
  • Thursday, June 29, 7PM – Train, Natasha Bedingfield, and Brett Young
  • Saturday, July 1, 7:30PM – Lady Antebellu m, Kelsea Ballerini, and Brett Young
  • Sunday, July 2, 7:30PM – Boston, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
  • Thursday, July 6, 8PM – Against All Odds Tour
  • Thursday, July 13, 7PM – OneRepublic, Fitz and the Tantrums, and James Arthur
  • Friday, July 14, 7:30PM – Chicago and the Doobie Brothers
  • Saturday, July 15, 7:30PM – Jason Aldean, Chris Young, and Kane Brown
  • Sunday, July 16, 6PM – Jam, Salt N Pepa, Sisqo, Montell Jordan, and Blackstreet
  • Thursday, July 20, 11AM – Vans Warped Tour
  • Saturday, July 22, 7PM – Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, and Jon Pardi
  • Sunday, July 23, 7:30PM – Journey and Asia
  • Thursday, July 27, 7PM – Styx, REO Speedwagon, and Don Felder
  • Saturday, July 29, 6PM – Korn
  • Sunday, July 30, 6:45PM – Incubus and Jimmy Eat World
  • Saturday, August 5, 7PM – Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr, and Luke Combs
  • Friday, August 11, 7PM – Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant, and Lindsay Ell
  • Sunday, August 13, 7PM – Foreigner, Cheap Trick, and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience
  • Wednesday, August 16, 7PM – Green Day and Catfish and the Bottlemen
  • Friday, August 18, 7PM – Hank Williams, Jr and Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • Saturday, August 19, 7PM – Kings of Leon
  • Friday, August 25, 7PM – Zac Brown Band
  • Saturday, August 26, 6PM – Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy
  • Wednesday, August 30, 6:30PM – Deep Purple and Alice Cooper
  • Sunday, September 3, 7PM – John Mayer
  • Friday, September 15, 7PM – Luke Bryan and Brett Eldredge
  • Sunday, September 24, 6:45PM – Counting Crows and Matchbox Twenty

SOURCE:  Hamilton County Sheriff

Devin Cyr, 20,of Remington, Dies from Injuries received in US 41 Crash

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UPDATE #1 – Sunday, May 7, 2017, 9:42 AM

According to the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office, Devin Cyr, 20, of Remington, IN, died this morning from injuries received in yesterday’s crash on US 41 at CR 100 West. Cyr died at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. His family has been notified.

Saturday, May 6, 2017, 8:10 PM

Gibson County – This afternoon at approximately 3:08 p.m., Indiana State Police and several other law enforcement agencies responded to a three vehicle crash on US 41 at CR 100 West that critically injured one driver.

Preliminary investigation revealed two vehicles were stopped at a traffic signal on US 41 southbound at CR 100 West.

A tractor-trailer driven by Kent Hayenga, 66, of Linn Grove, IA, was traveling southbound when for unknown reasons failed to stop and collided into the rear of the two stopped vehicles. The tractor-trailer initially collided into a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor and then into a 2016 Ford Fiesta.

Devin Cyr, 20, of Remington, IN, was driving the Mitsubishi. Cyr was trapped inside his vehicle and had to be extricated by Princeton Fire Department. Cyr was taken to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where he is currently being treated for life threatening injuries.

Dylan Barnes, 22, of Mt. Carmel, IL, was driving the Ford Fiesta. He was taken to St. Vincent Hospital where he is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The Ford Fiesta and Mitsubishi Endeavor were totaled.

Hayenga was not injured.

US 41 southbound was closed for approximately three hours while troopers investigated this crash.

The investigation is continuing.

Investigating Officer: Master Trooper Gary Goodman, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department, Princeton Police, Ft. Branch Police and Princeton Fire Department

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Evansville District 35

Roads Closed in Hamilton County Due to Water (May 5)

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Friday, May 5, 2017, 9:53 AM

In addition to numerous high water areas around the county, the Hamilton County Highway Department has closed the following roads:

  • 106th Street east of Cumberland Road
  • 191st Street between Summer Road and Victory Chapel Road
  • 196th Street between Mystic Road and Pilgrim Road
  • 206th Street between SR-37 and Creek Road
  • 266th Street between SR-19 and Startsman Road
  • 276th Street between US-31 and Dunbar
  • 281st Street between Anthony Road and Cal Carson Road
  • Albright Road north of 281st Street
  • Crooked Creek Road between 266th Street and 281st Street
  • Cumberland road south of 226th Street
  • Cyntheanne Road between 191st Street and 196th Street
  • Devaney Road between 281st Street and 291st Street
  • Devaney Road south of 266th Street
  • Dunbar Road between 271st Street and 276th Street
  • Edith Avenue between boulder Drive and Cumberland Road
  • Mt. Pleasant Road between 256th Street and 266th Street
  • Promise Road between 181st Street and 186th Street
  • Riverwood Avenue between 206th Street and Riverwood Subdivision

Noblesville has also listed these road closures:

  • 186th Street, Between SR 37 & Promise Road
  • Mill Creek Rd, Between SR 32 & Stone Hinge
  • Promise Rd, Between 186th & 191st Street
  • Edith Avenue at Potters Bridge
  • Riverwood Avenue
  • Riverwood Drive

Potential Road Closures Today:

  • SR 19 at Logan Street
  • Allisonville Road at Wellington Parkway

There are numerous high water areas as well as the road closures. Do not attempt to drive through these areas or move barricades to access the roads.

SOURCE: Hamilton County Sheriff

Cavs Fans in Chevrolet Uplander Wanted for Theft/Fraud in Carmel

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Thursday, May 4, 2017, 9:06 AM

On Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 around 6:35 p.m., the suspects pictured above broke into a victim’s vehicle and stole credit cards from the 1400 block of East 96th Street. The suspects then traveled to a local mall, Walgreens and a Best Buy where they used the stolen credit cards to purchase over $2,700.00 worth of merchandise. The suspects were traveling in a white 2005-2009 style Chevrolet Uplander mini-van.

The Carmel Police would like your assistance in identifying the suspects in the below surveillance photos. We are asking that if anyone has information on these suspects or the vehicle to contact the Carmel Police Department Investigations Division at 317-571-2511 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 (TIPS).

SOURCE: Carmel Police Department

Bicyclist vs SUV Accident in Carmel

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Monday, May 1, 2017, 12:53 PM

On Sunday, April 30th, 2017, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Carmel Police responded to an accident at the intersection of 111th Street and the Monon Greenway. Officers arrived and found a bicyclist and a white SUV involved in the crash.

Based on preliminary information, it appears the (female juvenile) bicyclist was traveling southbound on the Monon Greenway and failed to stop at the 111th Street intersection. A white GMC Yukon operated by Sandra S. Blair (66 year old from Indianapolis, IN) was traveling eastbound 111th Street approaching the Monon Greenway and was unable to avoid colliding with the bicyclist.

The bicyclist was transported to Riley Children’s hospital with a possible broken bone and laceration to her thigh. She is listed in stable condition.

Alcohol was not a factor in the accident.

SOURCE: Carmel Police Department

Your Evening News for April 24, 2017 + INDY FOOD TRUCKS!

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Hello, Naptown Buzz friends! We’re back with the latest edition of Naptown Buzz. Your evening news edition for April 24, 2017!

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Do you enjoy the Indianapolis area food trucks, but aren’t sure what’s out there and where they are? If so, we have you covered!

With the launch of naptownfoodtrucks.com, you can find out what food trucks are on the streets & where they are as well as a list of the Indy food trucks that have vanished.

While a lot of the trucks are still waiting to hit the streets for the food truck season, we have you covered with a list of the ones that are out. Please visit naptownfoodtrucks.com/indianapolis-food-truck-news/ daily for scheduled locations.

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WANTED: Woman for Theft/Fraud in Carmel

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Friday, April 21, 2017, 3:44 PM

A victim reported her vehicle broken into and several credit cards were stolen in Carmel, IN. The cards were used at a Marathon gas station in Indianapolis, IN and Walmart in Fishers, IN.

The subject pictured made fraudulent transactions using the victim’s stolen credit cards. The suspect is a black female, with shoulder length dark hair and she was seen in the pictured vehicle which is a 2017 dark colored Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

The Carmel Police would like your assistance in identifying the suspect in the below surveillance photos. We are asking that if anyone has information on this suspect to contact the Carmel Police Department Investigations Division at 317-571-2511 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 (TIPS).

SOURCE: Carmel Police Department

2017 Carmel Marathon Road Restrictions on Saturday

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Friday, April 21, 2017, 3:08 PM

CARMEL, Ind. – The Carmel Road Racing Group would like to remind residents in Carmel, Ind. to prepare for temporary lane restrictions and brief street closures in parts of the city due to the sixth annual Carmel Marathon Weekend on Saturday, April 22. Short delays can be expected. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes, allow for extra driving time, and proceed with caution along the event course.

The Carmel Road Racing Group and City of Carmel Police Department have worked closely together to plan the event route in a way to lessen the impact on road closures while ensuring the safety of race participants and volunteers.

The marathon begins and finishes at Carmel’s Palladium at the Center for Performing Arts (at 3rd Avenue and City Center Drive) with the course passing through many of the city’s popular areas, including the Carmel Arts and Design District, Old Town Carmel and a variety of Carmel Clay Parks. All events begin at 7:30 a.m., with a maximum course time of 6.5 hours. The course and finish line will officially close at 2 p.m.

Both lanes of City Center Drive, eastbound and westbound, will close in front of Divvy on at 10 p.m. on April 21 and remain closed until 4:00 p.m. on April 22 for the start/finish area of the race. Traffic will be able to access City Center during those times.

Other temporary single-lane delays will occur between 7:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. as follows:

  • 116th Street: 7:55-9:10 a.m. (between Hazell Dell and River Road)
  • 126th Street eastbound: 7:30-9:25 a.m. (between Rangeline and Hazell Dell)
  • 126th Street westbound: 7:45-8:45 a.m. (between Rangeline and Gray Road)
  • 136th Street: 8-11:50 a.m.
  • Arborwood Trail: 8:45 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
  • Beaverbrook Drive: 8:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
  • Burr Oak Drive: 8:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
  • Carey Road northbound: 8-11:10 a.m.
  • Central Park Trails: 8:45 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
  • Charing Cross Road northbound: 7:40-8:15 a.m.
  • Cherry Creek Boulevard single lane: 8:20-10:10 a.m.
  • Cherry Tree Road single lane: 8:55-10:25 a.m.
  • City Center Drive: 8:55 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (between Guildford and Pennsylvania)
  • College Avenue Full closure: 8:55 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (between 111th and City Center Drive)
  • Congressional Boulevard northbound: 8:55 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • Grand Boulevard eastbound: 8:25 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
  • Gray Road northbound: 7:45-8:30 a.m. (Between 126 and 136)
  • Harrison Drive: 7:45-8:45 a.m.
  • Haverton Way: 8:15-9:45 a.m.
  • Hawthrone Drive: 7:55-10:55 a.m.
  • Hazel Dell Parkway single lane northbound and southbound: 7:50-8:55 a.m.
  • High Drive single lane northbound: 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
  • Hillcrest Drive single lane northbound: 7:47 – 8:50 a.m.
  • Jason Street westbound: 8:05-11:25 a.m.
  • Kill Deer/Augamarine: 8:55-10:25 a.m.
  • Limberlost Drive: 7:45-8:45 a.m.
  • Main Street eastbound: 7:50-1:40 p.m.
  • Mississinewa: 8:15- 9:45 a.m.
  • N. Penn Street northbound single lane: 8:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
  • Old Meridian northbound single lane: 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Rangeline Road southbound: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Red Cedar Way: 8:15-9:45 a.m.
  • River Road northbound: 8-9:15 a.m.
  • Ruckle Street: 8:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
  • Guilford Road northbound: 8:25 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
  • Settlers Ridge Trail: 8:15-9:45 a.m.
  • Shag Bark Trail: 8:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
  • West Main Street eastbound: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • West Main Street westbound: 7:30 a.m.- 9:05 a.m.

Additional information and full course maps for the Carmel Marathon Weekend are available at CarmelMarathon.com.

Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow for extra commute time.

Carmel Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day April 29

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 9:07 AM

CARMEL, IN – Last year, more than 13 million Americans were victims of identity theft. That’s about one person every 2 seconds. To help fight fraud, a handful of community groups are joining together for a document-shredding, electronics-recycling, bulk-item, and drug disposal event on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Creekside Middle School, located on the southeast corner of West 126th Street and Shelborne Road.

SHREDDING – Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes today and most identity information is still obtained through hard copy paper sources. Shredding significantly reduces your risk when disposing of confidential information. It is recommended that you shred any documents that include a signature, account number, social security number, medical or legal information. This professional shredding is sponsored by Shred-it to benefit Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. A donation is requested of $5 per bankers sized box or equivalent.

RECYCLING – The recycling drop-off event will be managed by Technology Recyclers. The following items will be accepted: Computers, servers, peripherals, wiring, cable, battery backups, monitors, TVs ($10 charge per monitor or TV); all electronics, phones, stereos, headsets, DVD players; any small appliance; IT equipment including hubs, switches, servers, routers, racks, etc; office equipment including fax machines, copiers, phone systems, industrial electronics, test equipment, medical equipment; and large appliances including refrigerators and freezers.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – Properly removing unused and expired medicines from the home helps protect the environment and our community by keeping them out of our water supply and reducing accidental poisoning and prescription drug abuse. Uniformed officers will be accepting pharmaceuticals for proper disposal.

BULK ITEMS – As part of the City of Carmel’s trash program with Republic Services, the drop-off of bulky items will be available free of charge to trash customers (This is for City Trash Customers only; an ID or utility bill required). Examples of items to drop off include lawn equipment, carpet, furniture, grills (but no propane tanks), water heaters, swing sets, mattresses, etc. Space is limited and on a first-come, first served basis. No liquids, toxic, landscape waste or tires. No electronic waste in bulk item disposal. Those items will be accepted in electronics recycling.

SOURCE: Carmel Police Department