Carmel, IN News Roundup (8/27/25)

Christmas lights in August: A Carmel community strung holiday lights early to uplift a neighbor battling terminal cancer, and now her family is hosting a festive block party in gratitude — find out.

Danda’s Unexpected Friends arrives: The third Danda the Panda book, co-written by Terri Roberts-Leonard and her daughter, helps young readers learn to stand up for themselves and embrace new friendships — find out where to get your copy.

Mohawk Trails parents speak up: At the Aug. 25 Carmel Clay School Board meeting, Mohawk Trails families pressed for urgent fixes to a crumbling parking lot, worn furniture, rusting playground equipment and an exposed library—just as other schools claimed $63 million in renovations — find out what’s next.

Back door corridor debate: Councilors are rethinking Carmel’s underutilized Michigan Road, eyeing a post-2031 TIF expiration makeover with niche restaurants and upscale shops to bring this gateway into the city’s fold — find out what’s next.

Hamilton County women chosen: Racheal Bleicher and Erin Retif have been selected for Class 8 of Hoosier Women Forward alongside 24 Democratic women statewide to develop their leadership skills — learn what this means for Hamilton County politics.

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