Professional women’s volleyball team to play home games at new Fishers arena
The Indy Ignite, a member of the Pro Volleyball Federation, are set to play next year at the $170 million, 8,500-seat Fishers Event Center.
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Developers come out of the shadows in Westfield
With a new mayor and a completely new city council in Westfield, developers have resumed submitting projects to a city they say they’ve avoided the past four years.
Regional collaboration aims to lift city centers
A cooperative of central Indiana communities wants to expand the impact of Main Street via walkable districts to attract residents and boost innovative development.
Kilwins confectionary and ice cream shop to open in Fishers
Kilwins, founded in 1947, is known for its menu of hand-crafted chocolates, hand-paddled fudge and ice cream. The shop will be its second in central Indiana.
Carmel names Zionsville captain as next police chief
Drake Sterling, 36, has 15 years of experience in law enforcement, mostly in Zionsville.
M/I Homes of Indiana planning project with 190 townhomes in Noblesville
The homebuilder is looking to build the development, called Townes on 238, on 26.7 acres north of State Road 238, east of Promise Road and south of East 156th Street.
Westfield planning $6.8M, 20-acre expansion of Simon Moon Park, adding lake and nature preserve
First-phase upgrades to the park will include a parking lot expansion, fishing piers, boardwalks, a bridge and a reengineered sledding hill. Plans for the second phase include a new playground, outdoor classroom and shelter.
Carmel ends membership with organization that sponsored China tour
However, the Hamilton County community will maintain its long-term sister-city relationship with a Chinese city.
Merchants’ Square shopping center in Carmel sold to North Carolina-based firm
The sale of Merchants’ Square to Big V Property Group from Jericho, New York-based Kimco Realty closed Monday for an undisclosed amount.
Wine and gift shop Vine & Table to close in Carmel
Vine & Table, which opened in Carmel in 2007, was founded by Joe Husar, the owner of Kahn’s Catering. Husar sold the business in 2016 to Big Red Liquors.
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.
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.
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.