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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Fall on the Monon: Carmel Climbs From No. 2 to No. 1 in America (hoosierenquirer.com) — Carmel has just been named U.S. News & World Report's No. 1 Best Place to Live in America for 2026–27, climbing from No. 2 last year. The story invites you to experience why by walking or biking the Monon Greenway, Midtown Plaza, Arts & Design District and City Center, especially as fall colors and cooler temperatures transform the trail into a lively outdoor gathering space.
• New 2026 List of Best Places To Live Includes 8 Utah Cities But Not Park City (b921hits.com) — Carmel just landed the top spot on U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list of the 250 best places to live, edging out cities nationwide on affordability and quality of life. The ranking highlights Carmel's strong incomes relative to home prices, while also noting that Fishers came in second, underscoring central Indiana's growing national appeal.
• Hamilton County marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks (wishtv.com) — Hamilton County marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a memorial at the Noblesville 4-H Fairgrounds, where a Carmel firefighter and county council member spoke about community unity. Survivors and local leaders reflected on resilience, honoring nearly 3,000 victims while emphasizing the importance of remembering how people came together in the days that followed.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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