Ann Marie Shambaugh

21 hours ago | youarecurrent.com | Ann Marie Shambaugh

Carmel City Council members are split on the merits of a proposal to cap the number of rental homes in the city and create a registry to track them. The council’s Finance, Utilities and Rules Committee discussed the matter May 12 but did not take a vote on the ordinance, which was introduced last month. The full council will have a final vote after the committee finishes its review. Carmel based much of its ordinance on a similar measure recently approved by the Fishers City Council.

2 days ago | youarecurrent.com | Ann Marie Shambaugh

Forest Dale Elementary Principal Sara Inskeep is set to become the next director of human resources at Carmel Clay Schools. If the move is approved by the CCS school board, Inskeep will step into the role on July 1. “Sara’s leadership has had a lasting impact on Forest Dale and the broader school community,” stated Tom Oestreich, CCS assistant superintendent.

6 days ago | julieroys.com | Ann Marie Shambaugh |Julie Roys

Washington state recently passed a bill obligating clergy to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement, even if the disclosure was made during confession to clergy. But now, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced it is investigating whether the law violates the First Amendment. Battle lines are being drawn around the state over the legislation, which impacts clergy of all faiths, but especially Catholics for whom confession is mandatory at least once a year.

1 week ago | youarecurrent.com | Ann Marie Shambaugh

After a year of gathering feedback, asking questions and planning, Home Place has a strategic blueprint to guide improvements, community identity and growth, specifically in the business district. “This is Home” is a 92-page document compiled by Yard & Co., a Cincinnati-based urban growth firm, that aims to preserve the area’s character and help it thrive.

1 week ago | youarecurrent.com | Ann Marie Shambaugh

Content displayed at Carmel Clay Schools events involving families could soon require pre-approval by school administrators. The school board is considering a policy update to require vetting of this type of content after a display brought by a family to the International Festival at Smoky Row Elementary in March included antisemitic language. In addition to requiring pre-approval, the proposed updates state that content must comply with the district’s nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy.