Articles By: Tom Britt

Listen to Your Heart

Listen to Your Heart

0 January 16, 2010 2:42 pm

Kevin, 53, had come to Fishers for the day to visit his sister and work on her house. The intense pain he experienced knocked him to the floor. Once the pain subsided, the always-ready EMT-I used his cuff and stethoscope [...]

Traffic Changes at 116th and Keystone

0 January 14, 2010 6:19 am

Traffic changes will be taking place during the daytime on Thursday, January 14th (tomorrow) in preparation for the opening of the 116th Street Bridge over Keystone Parkway. North and southbound Keystone Parkway traffic currently using the ramp and Frontage Road [...]

Roundabout Hose Load Invented by Carmel Fire Crew

Roundabout Hose Load Invented by Carmel Fire Crew

1 January 7, 2010 11:30 am

The Carmel Fire Department (CFD) continues to look at ways to improve a new way to load hose onto the fire truck that is more efficient to load and unload than previous methods. Station 44 B crew experimented with the [...]

Regional Performing Arts Center Adds New Staff

0 January 5, 2010 8:47 am

Steven Libman, Executive Director of The Regional Performing Arts Center (RPAC) in Carmel, officially announced today the appointment of Jeremy M. Hatch as the Center’s Director of Development along with John R. Hughey who will serve as the Center’s Public [...]

Main Street and Keystone Parkway Construction Begins Today

2 December 28, 2009 6:16 am

Construction activities are set to begin at the intersection of Main Street and Keystone Parkway. Beginning on Monday, December 28, 2009 crews will begin to clear the right of way for the construction of the Main Street and Keystone Parkway [...]

Top Ten Movies of 2009

Top Ten Movies of 2009

7 December 15, 2009 8:09 am

Over the past few months I have been watching more movies than any human being ever should. I’m a movie critic so it comes with the job; however, I’m also a voting member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association. I [...]

Give the Gift of Dance

11 December 10, 2009 7:19 am

Surprise your significant other this holiday season with the gift of dancing. Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation offers many adult dance classes ranging from Dancing As the Stars and obtaining a full body workouts to Exercise Irish Step. Programs are [...]

Local Illustrator Offers Downloadable Gift Tags

Local Illustrator Offers Downloadable Gift Tags

1 December 7, 2009 5:37 am

You’ve all seen Lori McDonough’s illustrations on the front cover of the Carmel Community Newsletter. She now has a free gift for you just in time for the holidays. Visit her Fresh Picked Whimsy blog and download gift tags that [...]

Holiday Luggage Tip for Travelers

4 December 4, 2009 12:15 pm

With most airlines charging passengers for checked bags and imposing restrictions for carry-ons, an increasing number of travelers are looking at alternatives for a more convenient, cost-effective way to get their holiday gifts and luggage to its destination. The UPS [...]

Free Carmel Coupon Website Launches

23 November 27, 2009 1:09 pm

Northeast Indianapolis businesses now have a free coupon service: TowneClipper.com. From the publishers of atGeist.com and atCarmel.com, TowneClipper.com is a free coupon promotion service that allows business owners the ability to post and edit their own printable coupons online. Best [...]

Managing Whiners and Complainers: How to Handle Disgruntled Employees

Managing Whiners and Complainers: How to Handle Disgruntled Employees

5 November 19, 2009 2:32 pm

Almost every workplace has one – the disgruntled employee who frequently complains to supervisors and co-workers. Complaints might range from workload (too much, too little), supervisory style (too demanding, too lenient), co-workers (lazy or harassing), pay (always too low), tools [...]

MovieMark Holiday Movie Preview

MovieMark Holiday Movie Preview

2 November 13, 2009 5:03 pm

Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas break are always a great time to get out of the cold with the family and go to the movies. Here is a look at what is coming your way this Holiday Season. Twilight Saga: New [...]

Modern Day Treasure Hunts: Geocaching

Modern Day Treasure Hunts: Geocaching

7 November 10, 2009 6:43 am

From the minute my husband described Geocaching to my two boys and me, we were hooked. In essence, Geocaching is a high-tech way to go on a treasure hunt – anywhere, anytime. After punching in our home address on the [...]

‘Cans 4 Kids’ Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Pantries on Halloween Night

‘Cans 4 Kids’ Food Drive to Benefit Local Food Pantries on Halloween Night

6 October 29, 2009 7:19 am

Halloween night will mean a little more to 15-year-old Jason Highley at Geist this year. After watching a television program one evening, Jason decided that instead of trick-or-treating for candy this year, he was going to trick-or-treat for canned goods [...]

Carmel Library Hosting Patron Appreciation Week

Carmel Library Hosting Patron Appreciation Week

0 October 21, 2009 3:27 pm

The current Carmel Clay Public Library building turned 10 years old on May 2 of this year. To commemorate the occasion, the library hosted a daylong celebration that included a carnival, a childrens entertainer, and an art sale. To wrap [...]

Free Green Money for Carmel Youth

Free Green Money for Carmel Youth

5 October 8, 2009 5:54 am

The Carmel Green Teen Micro-Grant Program is offering $10,000 in $250, $500, and $1000 grants to fund 22 youth-led volunteer green projects in Carmel or Clay Township. Fall applications are due October 15, 2009. Sample projects include: planting trees (to [...]

Early Readers Club Launches in Hamilton County

Early Readers Club Launches in Hamilton County

2 October 6, 2009 4:17 am

Carmel families with kids up to 6 years of age can now enroll their kids in United Way of Central Indiana’s Early Readers Club. Club members will receive 12 high-quality children’s books each year for $20 a child. The books [...]

How to Use the atCarmel.com, atCarmel.net Websites

How to Use the atCarmel.com, atCarmel.net Websites

2 September 30, 2009 3:03 pm

For those of you that check your email once a week or feel a bit intimidated by the Internet, atCarmel.com is the place for you to check for the latest stories and news written by our local writers. If you [...]

Premier Issue of Carmel Community Newsletter Debuts

Premier Issue of Carmel Community Newsletter Debuts

7 September 28, 2009 7:34 am

The much anticipated unveiling of the premier Carmel Community Newsletter will occur this weekend for 20,000 Carmel residents and business owners. Our first feature story is of the Arts & Design District Business Association of Carmel (ADDBAC), a non-profit group [...]

Need a Ride? Take the Hamilton County Express Bus

5 September 24, 2009 2:26 pm

If you are a Hamilton County resident, you can take advantage of a little known public tranportation service that picks you up at your home and delivers you to any address located within Hamilton County. The Hamilton County Express (HCE) [...]