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Zionsville native’s new eatery to have Key West theme
Tipsy Mermaid Conch House & Cocktails will be Shari Jenkins’ third restaurant in Zionsville’s downtown business district but her first focused on the island city 90 miles north of Cuba.
INDOT releases potential options for I-65 interchange to serve LEAP district
The Indiana Department of Transportation released a study that includes five possible locations for the interchange northwest of Lebanon near the planned site of the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Lebanon votes to annex 5,225 acres for LEAP district
The Lebanon City Council voted unanimously to approve the second phase of voluntary annexation for the LEAP district, a planned 11,000-acre advanced manufacturing park in Boone County.
Former Zionsville School Board member running for mayor
Jane Burgess, a 20-year Zionsville resident, is the second Republican to announce a run for the May 3 primary election.
Carmel-based developer looking to build 70 townhouses in Lebanon
The development, called Onyx Point, would consist of 12 two-story buildings on 5.7 acres at 2620 N. Lebanon St.
State asks Lebanon to annex 5,225 acres for LEAP district
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. and 43 Boone County landowners are asking the city of Lebanon to annex the land for a massive research and innovation park.
Boone County looks to add housing to match rapid growth
With the county experiencing the second-highest growth rate in Indiana, builders and apartment developers have not been able to meet the increasing demand for affordable and workforce housing.
Shein’s U.S. expansion starts with distribution center in Indiana
The apparel company founded in China is pushing to get its ultra-low priced merchandise on doorsteps more quickly by opening more North American distribution centers, including a major hub in Whitestown.
Lebanon City Council approves water plan for Lilly project
The Lebanon City Council on Monday night approved an agreement that would reserve water and wastewater for a $2.1 billion Eli Lilly and Co. development in Boone County.
Wabash River could be solution to Boone County’s development needs
To meet the water demands of an innovation district planned for just north of Lebanon, state officials are exploring the idea of tapping into the Wabash aquifer in Tippecanoe County.
Former WTHR-TV anchor John Stehr to run for mayor of Zionsville
Stehr said his priorities if elected would include focusing on Zionsville’s finances, the town’s growth, public safety and mental health.
Fashion retailer Shein already expanding in Boone County
The China-based company said it plans to construct a second, 550,000-square-foot warehouse on its Boone County campus, doubling employment to about 1,400 by the end of 2025.
Zionsville hires community, economic development director
Mike Dale most recently served as executive director of the Hancock County Area Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
Indy Chamber exec joins developer working on Boone County innovation district
Ian Nicolini, who has served as Indy Chamber’s chief operating officer since October 2020, is leaving his position to join a commercial real estate developer working to recruit businesses to a high-tech research district planned in Boone County.
Illinois-based Beef-A-Roo planning to open restaurant in Lebanon
The 55-year-old business plans to grow in the next three to five years from an eight-restaurant regional chain in Illinois to about 50 restaurants in the Midwest and Southeast.
Boone County councilor sues commissioner, files counterclaim against accuser in harassment case
Aaron Williams alleges a scheme to destroy his career in the legal filings made against Boone County Commissioner Tom Santelli and the county’s human resources director.
Platinum Properties planning to build 65 townhouses in Whitestown
Ellis Acres would be built on 10 acres on the southwest side of the intersection of County Road 750 South and Indianapolis Road near the interchange of Interstates 65 and 865.
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal reaches agreement to move HQ to Zionsville
Rahal plans to invest $15 million to $20 million on the project and bring 80 to 100 high-tech jobs to Zionsville.
Boone County employee alleges harassment in suit against councilor, county
The federal lawsuit filed Wednesday by the county’s director of human resources lists Boone County Councilman Aaron Williams and Boone County as co-defendants.