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Also on today's calendar: Carmel Small Business Network: September 10, 2026 Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. These upcoming Indiana tax deadlines are extended due to historic flooding (southbendtribune.com) — Residents of Carmel and the rest of Hamilton County now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file certain state and federal tax returns and payments after August's historic flooding. The extension covers quarterly estimated payments, extended individual returns, and some business and nonprofit filings, and is automatic for those in disaster-declared counties, which are also eligible for FEMA assistance.
2. Carmel in brief — September 8, 2026 (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel officials are warning residents about a sophisticated email scam impersonating the city's Department of Community Services and urging people to verify any suspicious permit or zoning invoices. The brief also highlights upcoming Carmel events and opportunities, from First Responders Appreciation Day and the Roundabout Ride to a transportation safety survey, local fundraisers, and new educational programs based in the city.
3. West Clay teacher a top 10 finalist for statewide honor (youarecurrent.com) — A West Clay Elementary first grade teacher has been honored as Teacher of the Year for Carmel Clay Schools and advanced to the top 10 for Indiana Teacher of the Year. Megan Cronkhite's nearly two decades in the classroom, much of it at West Clay, are praised for her individualized attention, positivity, and ability to spark a lasting love of learning in young students.
4. Finding Belonging: A Conversation with 2026 Poetry Out Loud Champion Jayda Dawn (arts.gov) — A University High School of Indiana student from Carmel has become the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Champion, earning a $20,000 prize after months of studying and performing classic poems. In a reflective interview, Jayda Dawn describes how the competition built friendships, deepened her love of poetry, and gave her a powerful sense of belonging among young artists nationwide.
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