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Hey Hamilton County, hope your week’s off to a good start! Paint with Cats, Walmart supercenter plans, a critical animal shelter plea, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Expanding access to cancer care: Hematology Oncology of Indiana has welcomed Amy Braden, DO, a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with 10 years of experience. She is accepting new patients at six community clinics statewide — read the full story.
Major development on deck: Walmart plans a 180,000-square-foot Supercenter near the I-69 interchange in Ingalls with grocery, pharmacy, and auto care. Groundbreaking is expected in the third quarter, pending plan commission and drainage approvals — see what’s planned for Ingalls.
Advancing care in underserved communities: Delta Dental is investing over $250,000 in Indiana’s dental workforce with scholarships and loan repayment. Applications open through March 31 for dentists and hygiene students at IU and Ivy Tech — see how and when to apply.
Crisis sparks community plea: Indy Animal Care Services is still in a critical overcrowding crisis after recent winter weather. Staff warn difficult decisions may follow without more adoptions or fosters from central Indiana — learn how you can help.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🫶 We got your back
Shaping tomorrow in Fishers: On Feb. 3, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness delivered his State of the City, noting residential growth is leveling off while commercial projects ramp up, including a Cadillac F1 team headquarters slated to open fall 2026, new dining and retail at The Union at Fishers, and a future luxury hotel. See what’s planned next.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Fresh off career milestones: Comedian Brad Williams will bring his Tall Tales Tour to the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis on Thursday, Feb. 12. Expect a high energy set with sharp observations on disability, relationships, and race. After several sold out local shows, demand will likely be high. Read the full story.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Find your new favorite keys: Give your living room a lift at Piano Solutions. Explore acoustic and digital pianos in a relaxed showroom, with friendly pros for tuning, moving, and teacher matches… so you can play more and worry less.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Slurp-worthy comfort ahead: When the Indiana wind bites, a bowl from Pho VN Cuisine is comfort you can eat… fragrant broth, tender noodles, and the basil-jalapeño ritual you crave. Add a fresh spring roll for crunch, and consider your weeknight saved.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🧹 Munna Spotlight Hour and Trail Cleanup @ Forest Park | Tuesday (2/10) at 6:00 PM – Swing by Forest Park, next to picnic area five, for an hour of Munna catching and trail cleanup. It’s free, low effort, and oddly satisfying, with a quick check-in, no Raid Pass drama, and a shiny little perk waiting, hello Super Incubator.
🕰 Blast From The Past: Noblesville in 1960 @ Hamilton East Public Library | Wednesday (2/11) at 11:30 PM – Take a seat for a vintage promo film shot in 1960 that sold Noblesville as the place to be, then see how our downtown stacks up today. Think classic cars, tidy storefronts, and suspiciously empty streets, plus a few stories you missed the first time.
🐱 Paint with Cats! @ Smitten Kitten Cat Café | Thursday (2/12) at 5:00 PM – If your soul needs purr therapy, this hour of painting and cat cuddles is it. For $35 you get entry for one, a ceramic kitty to paint, all the supplies, unlimited pets, and pickup next week at Smitten Kitten after the kiln cools.
This weekend
🐦 Backyard Bird Count @ Grand Junction Plaza | Saturday (2/14) at 9:00 AM – Swap brunch for binoculars and join Westfield Parks and Rec for the Great Backyard Bird Count. It’s free, friendly to beginners, and open to anyone 12 and up, which means you, your teen, and your latent bird-nerd tendencies are all welcome.
🔬 The Studio Session: Black Brilliance Lab: STEM + Black History @ Comage & Co | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – February Saturday mornings solved. Drop off the 8–11 crowd at a small-group, hands-on STEM and Black History session where they learn about Black innovators, build stuff, and leave with a project. You get coffee, they get curiosity, and everyone feels wildly accomplished.
📦 College Care Package Assembly Day @ Christ The Savior Lutheran Church | Sunday (2/15) at 9:45 AM – We’re packing care packages for our college kids, because February is peak midterm misery. Bring snacks, notes, and small comforts to share, and join parents, grandparents, and neighbors for a free, family-friendly excuse to buy ramen, cocoa, and fuzzy socks.
🎭 Indiana Wind Symphony @ Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts | Sunday (2/15) at 4:00 PM – Skip the airfare and questionable beads, and let the Indiana Wind Symphony whisk you to New Orleans, Rio, and Barranquilla. It’s Mardi Gras meets Carnival, with Doreen Ketchens, the female Louis Armstrong, lighting up Gospel, Blues, and Jazz. Dress shoes, not flip-flops.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Hamilton County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 44°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 36°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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