🌱 Patch AM: Why a Carmel campaign office is headed for a tax sale

Coffee in hand, Carmel? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Carmel campaign office is headed for a tax sale
• How Carmel earned a top-three spot among America's small cities

Also on today's calendar: Latin Night at Peace Water Winery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 63.
• Friday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ford campaign fires back after Spartz questions Carmel headquarters over delinquent taxes (larryinfishers.com) — A Carmel property on North Rangeline Road serving as Democrat J.D. Ford's campaign headquarters is listed for Hamilton County's upcoming tax sale over delinquent taxes, prompting criticism from Rep. Victoria Spartz's campaign. Ford's team says taxes are solely the landlord's responsibility and accuses Spartz of deflecting from broader issues as the 5th District race, including much of Hamilton County, heats up.
   

• Four Small Indiana Cities Named Best In The Nation (my1053wjlt.com) — Carmel just ranked third-best small city in America, continuing its strong run near the top of WalletHub's national list and reinforcing its reputation for high incomes, low unemployment, and excellent safety. With low rent burdens, strong health metrics, and minimal pedestrian fatalities, the city stands out alongside nearby Westfield, Fishers, and Zionsville as one of the country's most desirable places to live.
   

📸 Around Carmel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carmel

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Executive Committee Meeting →
  Indiana Electric Cooperatives, 11805 Pennsylvania Street, Carmel
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Latin Night at Peace Water Winery →
  Peace Water Winery, 37 West Main Street, Carmel
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Lean Coffee Indy →
  720 City Center Dr, 720 City Center Drive, Carmel
  8:30 am
• Rhino Down at Carmel VFW Post 10003 →
  Carmel VFW, 12863 Old Meridian St, Carmel
  7:00 pm
• Wailhounds at Union Brewing Company →
  Union Brewing Company, 202 Gradle Drive, Carmel
  7:00 pm
• Union Brewing Co. - Caramel Indy →
  Union Brewing Company, 202 Gradle Drive, Carmel
  7:00 pm
• ERIC BAKER & FRIENDS presents THE PIANO MAN: A Billy Joel Tribute →
  Hotel Carmichael, One Carmichael Square, Carmel
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Corks In Carmel 2026 →
  East Main Street, Carmel
• 11th Annual Brain Bolt 5K →
  Carmel IN
  7:00 am
• 2026 IEEE Central Indiana Section Annual Student Branch Meeting →
  Renaissance Indianapolis North, 11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel
  11:45 am
• 2nd Annual Corks IN Carmel Winefest →
  Carmel IN
  1:00 pm
• Rhino Down at Carmel Arts & Design District →
  Carmel Arts & Design District, E Main St at N Rangeline Rd, Carmel
  1:00 pm

📣 Carmel Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found scared puppy in parking lot Maggianos Little Italy near Keystone mall.
  Called non emergency. He doesn't let anyone get close to him (Nextdoor Stanford Park Carmel)
• I had a very bad experience with Turf King's lawn care.
  Can anyone recommend a good lawn care company? Thank you in advance.! (Nextdoor Woodland Green)

• Giant Eagle, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member in Carmel. Apply here.
• Lake City Bank posted a job opening for Retail Banker I in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westfield

• Meet the candidates: Westfield Washington Schools Board of Trustees District 4 (youarecurrent.com)
• Westfield eyes ordinance regulating short-term rentals (youarecurrent.com)
• Indiana High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Sept. 28, 2026) (newsbreak.com)

Noblesville

• Smith's Jewelers named official jeweler of the Noblesville Boom (youarecurrent.com)

Ok Carmel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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