The second annual Diwali Festival of Lights, with cultural performances and vendors, will be on October 18 from 5-9 p.m. at Carter Green in Carmel, Indiana.

Henry County Sheriff's Office is recruiting merit deputies, offering a starting salary of $65,299 with benefits and bonuses. Applications are open until October 29, 2025, with physical and written exams scheduled for November.

IMPD hosts "Join IMPD Week" for community members to experience police work and explore potential careers from Sep 29-Oct 5, including workouts, ride-alongs, and storytelling events.

Carmel PD helped rescue a trapped squirrel named Chippy from a school courtyard and relocated him to a nearby park, showcasing their commitment to community service.

Debate surrounds Skateland's alcohol permit request amid community and police concerns over safety and maintaining a family-friendly environment, despite management's safety assurances.

Brownsburg Fire Department won a hoagie building contest at Wawa's grand opening and participated in a Touch-a-Truck event, showing community engagement.

Fishers Police Department spotlighted their forensics lab during Forensic Science Week, sharing their 2024 stats and highlighting its unique technologies on Facebook.

Bloomington's "Sustainability Spooktacular" in October offers community activities for environmental action and education, inviting residents to participate and potentially win prizes.

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.