Trust donating $4.9 million for White River improvement projects
The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust awarded the funds to nine organizations involved in a multi-year initiative to protect, restore and better use the White River.
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New Fishers police station, garage could cost more than $16M
The Fishers Board of Public Works on Monday unanimously approved a contract with Fishers-based Hagerman Group to construct the 48,000-square-foot, three-story police station.
Carmel awards $28.8M contract for 96th and Keystone roundabout
The Carmel Board of Public Works approved the agreement with a Goshen-based construction contractor at a meeting Wednesday morning.
Iowa Pacific’s proposal for Nickel Plate Railroad gets highest score
Nearly all of the proposals submitted to operate the Nickel Plate Railroad line in Hamilton County would use the entire corridor, despite plans from local governments to rip up a major section of the rails for a recreational trail.
Carmel’s proposed City Center hotel expected to cost $38 million
The proposed high-end hotel at Carmel’s City Center would be partially owned by the city, which would use bonds to finance it.
Walmart selling Zionsville site for $7.5M despite winning court fight
After battling the town of Zionsville for more than 10 years, Walmart has decided it won’t build a store on Michigan Road after all.
Noblesville simplifying home-design approvals after frequent waivers fuel aesthetic concerns
Since the Hamilton County seat created its Architectural Review Board in 2001, it has granted more than 500 waivers to deviate from its architectural standards.
Extended stay hotel proposed in Whitestown
Indianapolis-based Loftus Robinson has filed plans for a 122-room WoodSpring Suites that would be in the Anson development near Interstate 65.
UPDATE: Two more candidates join race for Kenley’s Senate seat
Sue Finkam announced Wednesday that she will run in the upcoming Republican caucus for the District 20 seat, which covers the northeast side of Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield. She got company on Friday.
Lebanon OKs incentives for massive distribution center
The Lebanon City Council on Monday night unanimously approved more than $2 million in tax incentives to lure a fast-growing logistics company that has proposed opening a major distribution center that would employ nearly 1,200 people.
Carmel considering $101M in bonds for big slate of roundabouts, paths, other amenities
The proposed projects would include purchasing an antique carousel, funding a new clubhouse at Brookshire Golf Club and several road improvement projects.
City Center hotel’s name, brand could be known within weeks
Carmel officials soon hope to unveil specifics for a ritzy Autograph Collection by Marriott hotel that would have 100 to 120 rooms and a unique name, design and theme.
Whitestown sees flurry of industrial projects, more on horizon
Ten industrial buildings have been completed within the past 24 months, another three are under construction, and four projects are in the process of getting started.
Phi Kappa Sigma moving national headquarters to Carmel
The 40,000-member fraternity has been based in the Philadelphia area since its founding in 1850.
Pharmakon collected $560K in incentives before ceasing operations
Noblesville-based Pharmakon had a history of making state and local incentive agreements before suspending operations last year after a Food and Drug Administration investigation uncovered safety issues and possible criminal activity.
Developer proposes $13.5M townhouse project in Carmel
Indianapolis-based Onyx + East plans to build 64 units near 116th Street and College Avenue. It also has a project in the Village of West Clay and is negotiating for land in the heart of the city.
Carmel resident’s cooking school for kids keeps growing
Drewry, a 35-year-old Carmel resident, launched Sprouts Cooking School out of a spare bedroom in summer 2015. Since then, demand has ballooned.
Westfield couple planning miniature golf course, restaurant
Jessica Lynch and husband Kevin Lynch, an American Hockey League player for the Syracuse Crunch, said they expect to spend $4 million to open the attraction, tentatively called Birdies.
Carmel hires New York consultant to promote city, Brainard
In all, the city has paid Rob DeRocker $809,900 in base contract fees, plus nearly $40,000 for travel expenses since 2010, for a total near $850,000.
Carmel redevelopment leader Meyer to run for Indiana Senate
The executive director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission is expected to file her candidacy paperwork for 29th Senate District, which Sen. Mike Delph has led since 2005.