Westfield revisits plans for Monon Trail tunnel at busy 161st Street
The underpass, less than a half-mile west of U.S. 31, would replace a $122,000 signalized crosswalk—called a HAWK system—that was installed in 2021.
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Carmel mayor reviewing sister-city agreement with Chinese community
Mayor Sue Finkam’s announcement came after U.S. Rep. Jim Banks called on the city of Carmel to withdraw from a sister-city agreement executed by the former mayor and to refuse trips organized by groups linked to China’s ruling party.
Westfield City Council approves creation of parks department, board
Westfield is the only city in Hamilton County that does not have a standalone parks and recreation department, which has stymied opportunities to obtain state and federal funding.
On the move: Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen focuses on building city and region
Chris Jensen, 39, became the city’s first new mayor in 16 years when he succeeded Republican John Ditslear in 2020. While the pandemic provided a roadblock, Noblesville has still experienced a flurry of development in the past four years.
Developer planning two subdivisions in Westfield with nearly 600 houses
The Westfield City Council is scheduled to hear introductions for the Ravinia and Winterburg subdivisions at its meeting Monday night.
Aldi eyes Westfield for its fifth store in Hamilton County
The discount grocer, which has 82 stores in Indiana, is seeking approval to build a 20,000-square-foot store in the fast-growing north-side suburb.
Zionsville rejoins Boone County Economic Development Corp.
Mayor John Stehr said last year that one of his first objectives in office would be to relink the town and the Boone EDC.
West Fork Whiskey lands funding to increase production, add facilities
West Fork this week announced a new partnership with Ouabache Investments that involves up to $18 million in capital.
Over-55 crowd fuels growing active-adult housing trend
Active-adult communities are rental properties that can include apartments, cottages or villas targeted toward seniors who do not require medical care and want recreational activities and chances to socialize with people in their peer group.
Parlor Doughnuts shop to open next month in Fishers
The 5-year-old chain already counts 35 shops in 12 states. The Fishers shop will be owned and operated by Marissa and Wesley Barnes, who also own franchised locations in Munster and Valparaiso.
Pickleball club planned at former Horton Fan Factory building in Carmel
The Dink House will open in early April at 201 W. Carmel Dr. with eight full-length cushioned pickleball courts.
Rep. Greg Pence will not seek fourth term in U.S. House
Greg Pence, the older brother of former Vice President and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, is currently serving his third term representing Indiana’s 6th Congressional District.
New Carmel City Council hits pause on pair of major projects
Councilors decided to withdraw two ordinances authorizing a total of $76 million in bonds for the projects from the agenda to give Mayor Sue Finkam’s administration more time to study plans, consider feedback from residents and negotiate with developers.
Westfield’s Rail Cafe & Market, Cone + Crumb to close this month
Melanie and Toby Miles opened Rail Epicurean Market in 2014, closed it in 2020 due to the pandemic and reopened it as Rail Cafe + Market in 2022.
Whitestown junkyard redevelopment proposal to face test
Developer Milhaus’ latest plan for the first phase of Maurer Commons details a $64 million mixed-use development with a 125-room hotel, a 228-unit apartment complex and 75 for-rent town houses. Residents want a more recreation-focused plan.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt Sen. Young’s address at Carmel inauguration
The group of about a half-dozen people chanted, “murderers,” “cease fire now” and “war criminal” for about two minutes before police escorted them from Carmel’s Palladium performing arts center.
Downtown apartments among major Noblesville projects expected to be completed in 2024
Construction on several major real estate development projects is slated be completed this year in Noblesville, while visible progress should be made on others.
Carmel planning $13M expansion of Monon Greenway
The expansion will widen the Monon Greenway from 14 feet to 140 feet between Walnut Street and City Center Drive.
2023 Newsmaker: Finkam wins Carmel mayoral election to succeed Brainard
Sue Finkam, a three-term member of the Carmel City Council, will succeed Republican Mayor Jim Brainard, who reshaped the Hamilton County city over his seven terms in office.
2023 Year in Review: Cities look to attract smaller-scale events at new arenas
While central Indiana has its share of large arenas and stadiums, the region has long been short on venues for events that draw only a few thousand spectators.