HAMILTON COUNTY A cross-town rivalry between Carmel and Westfield is taking on new meaning this football season, as the two Hamilton County communities compete to raise money for those facing food insecurity.

Ahead of their IHSAA sectional championship game Friday night, the Mayors and Councils of both cities are challenging each other to see who can bring in the most donations for Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank.

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"There's been a pretty big rivalry between Westfield and Carmel for a few years in football. We felt like rather than just focus on the rivalry on the field, there was a way to create some unity in helping each other, helping our neighbors," Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam said.

The timing couldn't be more critical. Food banks across the region are experienci

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