The Halloween season is a special time at Smalley’s Inn in Carmel. The exterior of the restaurant, which originally opened in 1852, is decorated for the season and the dining area resembles a haunted house you could find in an
Read MoreOscar Bello can remember trying his mother’s cooking of crepes for the first time and thinking it was “bland tasting.” But after more practice and more servings, Oscar started tasting a difference in her cooking and thinking; “Now we’ve got
Read MoreOver the past four years, Anne Peppis has run Curious Comebacks not as a means to make loads of money, but as a spot in town to meet people and make good friends. As someone who was already retired from
Read MoreThe Carmel Town Board has approved a plan to install two new security cameras and replace the floor in the meeting/courtroom in town hall. Justice Court Clerk Pat Genna told the town board on May 28 that most of the
Read MoreActing on the recommendations of Chief Michael Cazzari, the Carmel Town Board unanimously made two police promotions permanent on May 21. Michael Nagel was appointed as detective sergeant and Stephen Kunze was appointed as a detective. Following the meeting, Supervisor
Read MoreAs Joe Bellantoni Jr. walks around his family’s business located in Putnam Plaza, he can’t help but think of the memory of his late father Joseph Bellantoni Sr. Bellantoni Sr. owned and ran Putnam Pets in Carmel for 40 years
Read MoreAfter an outcry from students and parents, Carmel school officials are looking to restore a position it was originally going to cut from its 2014-2015 budget. At an emotionally charged school board meeting on April 22, a plea was made
Read MoreWhen Jeff Avitabile quit smoking tobacco products, he hardly noticed. A committed smoker for 20 years, Avitabile knew it was harmful to his body, but it still wasn’t enough to convince him to permanently quit. But one day, he was
Read MoreAs his business was quickly approaching its 10-year anniversary, owner Kevin Stenger decided to look back and add up how many bagels the shop has sold during that time span. The answer Stenger reached was startling. Since he opened the
Read MoreIn the Carmel school district, budget season has arrived and it’s one that could result in cuts across the board. During a Feb. 25 Board of Education meeting, district officials outlined a possible budget for next school year that would
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