Red Dog Books opens in Lawrence as a nonprofit used bookstore, offering affordable books and community support through "blessing bags" and volunteer opportunities.

Lawrence's newsletter outlines new initiatives, like Crosswalk to Care 911, events like Running of the Wieners, Ladder 38 Dedication, Musical Swings, Oktoberfest, and infrastructure improvements in Geist Valley Estates.

The Westfield Police Department in Indiana shared an update on their Citizens Academy, where participants engaged in mock traffic stops and learned about impaired driving investigations.

An Indiana lawmaker reevaluates their stance on the death penalty, advocating for the sanctity of life and raising moral concerns about state executions.

Carmel's PorchFest is set for Sept. 21, offering free live music, food, drinks, and a community atmosphere in the Arts & Design District, with a new app to improve the experience.

A Noblesville family is in conflict with their HOA over the approval of a wheelchair ramp for their quadriplegic son, with safety and aesthetics at the center of the dispute.

Bloomington has launched a new online Community Map to provide residents and visitors with easy access to various city data, including parks, trails, and demographic information.

The 11th annual Carmel on Canvas event saw artists painting outdoors in Carmel, with Catherine LaPointe Vollmer winning the Grand Prize. Other winners included both locals and participants from various categories. Purchase Awards were also given.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Leadership Brownsburg Academy, an eight-session program giving residents and business owners behind-the-scenes insight into town operations and leadership development.

Lawrence's Oktoberfest event will feature food, live music, unlimited craft drinks, and wiener dog races on September 20th at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus.

Carmel's annual Chinese Mooncake Festival will be held on September 20, featuring traditional celebrations, performances, and cultural activities at Midtown Plaza Carmel.

The Westfield Police Department's Citizens Academy completed its second week, focusing on traffic stop simulations and impaired driving investigations to educate participants about police work.

The B&O Trail in Brownsburg will get a new 100-foot mural by IU Health West Hospital volunteers during their Day of Service, reflecting the trail's vibrancy and activity.