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Hi there, Carmel! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Indiana Senate candidates will represent Carmel's District 29?
  • What the Christkindlmarkt investigation really found about Carmel's mayor
  • How to see 'Hoosiers' with cast and bus in Carmel

Also on today's calendar: Movies at Midtown and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana Senate District 29 (wfyi.org) — If you live in the Carmel portion of Indiana Senate District 29, you'll choose between Democrat Kristina Moorhead and Republican John Ruckelshaus this November. This voter guide explains what the office does, outlines Moorhead's detailed positions on data centers, affordability, and public schools, and summarizes Ruckelshaus' stated priorities on jobs, housing, healthcare, and education.
   

2. Carmel Christkindlmarkt investigation report released (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel's City Council has released an investigation report finding Mayor Sue Finkam acted within her authority when she replaced most of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt board, though some of her public explanations were deemed inaccurate or one-sided. The $125,000 review generally clears city officials of wrongdoing but highlights disputed accounts of financial information requests and how the shakeup was communicated.
   

3. 'Hoosiers' 40th anniversary screening to feature film cast, iconic bus (wrtv.com) — Carmel residents can catch a special 40th anniversary screening of the basketball classic "Hoosiers" at the Payne & Mencias Palladium on Nov. 15, complete with cast Q&A and the film's iconic team bus on display. Tickets start at $25, with student and service discounts available at the Carter Green box office and online.
   

4. The finish line: Despite health setbacks, Carmel runner completes marathons in 50 states (youarecurrent.com) — Carmel runner Emma Tillman has completed marathons in all 50 states, a goal she reached after health scares that once left her unsure she'd race again. Her story highlights training on local trails, the Carmel Marathon, and friendships built through Carmel running clubs that helped her reclaim joy in distance running.
   

5. Dr. Kwasniewski's Lectures in Chicagoland (Sep. 30), Pittsburgh (Oct. 1-2), and Indianapolis (Oct. 4) (blogspot.com) — A Catholic lecture tour is making a stop in Carmel, offering a talk on the "true" St. Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death. The evening includes a lecture, Q&A, book signing, and dinner, but requires advance registration, unlike some of the tour's other free events in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Come visit Skelly Land.
    If you Dare!!!! Oct 24th from 3-6pm is the Halloween Costume Contest!!!! Stop on by. Fun for everyone!!!!!! (Nextdoor West Carmel)
  • Interior painting for main and upstairs level needed.
    Walls and trim with some minor trim work needed ( a couple of pieces need to be replaced) Furniture is moved out. Please only respond is you are… (Nextdoor Cheswick Place)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time in Carmel. Apply here.
  • Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service in Carmel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carmel here.

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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