North of 96th roundup: New hotel, Bar Louie in the works; Costco sets opening date
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
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Carmel City Council OK’s Conner Prairie’s expansion west of White River
The council voted 9-0 to rezone 260 acres Fishers-based Conner Prairie owns in Carmel, south of East 146th Street and east of River Road.
Indoor Football League team to launch in Fishers
The Fishers team will be the 17th member of the Indoor Football League, which has been operating since 2009, making it the longest continuously operating indoor football league in the United States.
Ex-Kevin McCarthy aide to run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District
Max Engling is one of at least seven Republican candidates running to replace Rep. Victoria Spartz, who is not seeking a third term.
Fishers plans infrastructure upgrades along 96th Street corridor
The city’s plans include additional streetlights, and median and landscape construction. Fishers will also offer facade improvement grants for qualified commercial properties.
Fishers man faces securities and investment fraud charges
Darrin Blaine was charged with six counts of securities violations, one count of money laundering and one count of corrupt business influence after being arrested in his home Thursday
Jet Access moving headquarters from Greenfield to Fishers
Jet Access intends to relocate 63 corporate employees from offices in the Indianapolis area as part of the move and hire 20 more employees in Fishers by 2025, according to the city.
Fishers, Delaware Township to fill Nickel Plate Trail connection gaps along 131st Street
The Fishers City Council on Monday night approved a $482,500 plan that will make it easier for runners, walkers and bikers to access the Nickel Plate Trail on the city’s northwest side.
Fishers City Council OKs plan for 225 homes on city’s southeast side
Reston, Virginia-based Ryan Homes plans to build the 109-acre Flat Fork development along East 96th Street between Cyntheanne Road to the east and Georgia Road to the west.
Voters will have a choice in all but one Fishers City Council seat
All nine members of the council—seven Republicans and two Democrats—are running for reelection
Fishers City Council approves Gray Eagle’s plan for driving range with towering nets
Plans call for the nets at Gray Eagle’s 38-acre driving range to be almost as tall as those used by TopGolf at its Fishers facility along Interstate 69. Gray Eagle also plans to build a 5,000-square-foot bar and restaurant inside a new clubhouse.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools superintendent resigns
The HSE school board also approved a resolution appointing Assistant Superintendent Matt Kegley as interim superintendent.
Sangiovese chooses new Carmel development for its third eatery
Like the Indianapolis and Fishers Sangiovese eateries, the new restaurant will offer an upscale Italian menu, but it will have noticeable differences from the other locations.
Consulting firm to relocate North American HQ to Fishers
Miebach Consulting plans to hire an additional 22 workers and invest $2.5 million in the Fishers project.
Fishers restaurants to begin posting health department grades in September
Under the system, restaurants receive a letter grade from A to C based on a 100-point scale for sanitation.
Fishers expects construction on delayed State Road 37/141st Street project to start in 2024
Mayor Scott Fadness told the Fishers City Council during a budget presentation Monday night that the city will solicit contractor bids for the project in April. He said the city has set aside about $20 million for the project.
Conner Prairie awaits next round of feedback
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand west across the White River into Carmel represents the Fishers-based living history museum’s biggest and boldest move since it separated from Earlham College in 2005.
Gray Eagle Golf Course planning two-level driving range with 160-foot-tall net
Plans call for the nets at Gray Eagle’s 38-acre driving range to be almost as tall as those used by TopGolf at its Fishers facility along Interstate 69. Gray Eagle also plans to build a 5,000-square-foot bar and restaurant inside a new clubhouse.