Archive for category: Community
Lindsay Eckert / May 15, 2012 2:00 am
There’s a fresh face at Union Street. Trina Byers and her fiance Jon Kidd are exfoliating the old and keeping the charm of the once-vacant building with a salon full of relaxation. SkinFix Spa first opened in Carmel in Aug. 2011, but Byers said their spa, which features facial peels, cellulite reduction and lash tinting among its services, quickly outgrew [...]
Robert Herrington / May 15, 2012 2:00 am
Hamilton County currently has 191,852 registered voters. Of them, only 24.63 percent (47,250 people) cast ballots during the May 8 primary election. While voter turnout was low, Hamilton County Election Administrator Kathy Richardson said it was higher than last year’s municipal primary election of 14.62 percent. “I’m disappointed in the turnout,” said Richardson. “I don’t understand.” This year’s turnout was [...]
Lindsay Eckert / May 15, 2012 1:00 am
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook announced last month that the city is exploring the idea of transferring water and sewer supply to a private sector company. According to Cook, the potential transfer or sale is one that many cities are exploring or have already implemented. “Many cities are faced with meeting the demands of growth,” Cook said in April. “Outsourcing management [...]
Lindsay Eckert / May 15, 2012 1:00 am
It’s time to take the usual grocery store outside. The 2012 season of farmers markets is just three weeks away, and there’s more than fresh fruit and veggies every Friday night in * park. Westfield Farmers Market will open June 1 to a new tune, as Radio Disney will be providing the soundtrack for families the first Friday of every [...]
Lindsay Eckert / May 14, 2012 7:33 pm
Spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna are some people’s favorite comfort foods. But, for one local business, Italian food is just the beginning of comfort for the family and staff. A new family member was born November 2009 when owner Lori Solazzo opened Italia Mia Ristorante with her daughter, Mia – the restaurant’s namesake – and her culinary chef son, * [...]
admin / May 8, 2012 10:57 pm
With all 203 precincts reported, here are the Hamilton County results of the 2012 Primary Election: LOCAL RACES State Rep. District 24 Steven Braun – 66.10% (3560 votes) Mindi Fisher McMillan – 33.90% (1826 votes) State Rep. District 29 Steven R. Powell – 27.83% (2438 votes) Kathy Kreag Richardson – 72.17% (6322 votes) State Rep. District 37 Debbie [...]
admin / May 6, 2012 2:54 pm
Your guide to Tuesday's election.
admin / May 6, 2012 12:21 pm
Firefighters from the Westfield Fire Dept. received 10 animal rescue oxygen mask kits through a donation from Invisible Fence of Central Indiana. Dogs will be equipped with masks after a training session. Fire department personnel will demonstrate how the masks are used on their canine pals. Although the U.S. Fire Administration does not keep track of the exact numbers, industry [...]
Lindsay Eckert / May 6, 2012 12:19 pm
Firefighters from the Westfield Fire Dept. were recognized for their dedication and service to their community. The event – a semi-annual recognition banquet – was made possible by donations from the community and local businesses. In addition to contributing the donations, many members of the community attended the event to show appreciation for the firefighters. Mayor Andy Cook and members [...]
Lindsay Eckert / May 6, 2012 12:18 pm
Culver Academies senior Channing “Jack” Mitzell has been awarded a Morehead-Cain Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall. Mitzell is Culver’s 46th recipient and the first since 2006. He is the son of Channing and Sallie Jo Mitzell, of Westfield, Ind. The Westfield resident served as Culver Military Academy regimental commander, the highest rank for [...]