Baldwin & Lyons’ profit surges on big investment gains
Of the insurer’s $9.3 million in profit in the second quarter, only $4.1 million was attributed to its core operations.
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State Road 37 overhaul plan inches forward
The facts aren’t in dispute: Congestion on State Road 37 in Hamilton County must be addressed before development along the commercial corridor turns it into a parking lot. But easing rush-hour backups along the highway won’t be cheap or easy.
Clay Township sewer-overflow project halted
The Clay Township Regional Waste District on Wednesday withdrew its offer to buy part of a church’s land and build a million-gallon sewage-overflow tank near 106th Street and Keystone Parkway.
Developer pitches plans for former Carmel golf course
Plans for the former Sunrise Golf Club property along the Monon Greenway in Carmel are coming into focus as the developer asks the city to approve a rezoning request.
Grand Park helps Hamilton County hotels run up score
Hotel business is booming in Hamilton County, with mid-year occupancy up 9 percent from the first half of 2013. Open since March, Westfield’s massive Grand Park Sports Campus has thrown its weight behind the surge.
Carmel marketer deploys flying camera
Carmel marketing firm Fat Atom’s new toy tends to draw a crowd, giving the agency high hopes for the business its drone could deliver.
Church wants to put sewer-overflow plan on hold
A Carmel church is asking a Clay Township utility to withdraw its offer to buy part of the church's land for a sewer-overflow tank so that church officials can conduct research and meet with neighbors for input.
Square Donuts signs lease in Carmel
Indianapolis’ Square Donuts franchise is growing, with plans to open a Carmel location within weeks. Plus: McDonald’s eyes The Bridges.
UPDATE: Four doctors arrested in clinic raids
Dr. Larry Ley, 68, of Noblesville, was being held on $1 million bond on drug-dealing charges in Hamilton County Jail. A dozen additional suspects, including three other doctors, were either under arrest or being sought by police.
Sheridan OKs rezoning to recruit growing business
A divided Sheridan Town Council agreed Thursday to rezone about 50 acres of land along State Road 47 to allow for industrial uses—clearing the way for a multimillion-dollar business expansion.
Roundup: Aurelio’s Pizza, ice cream ’emporium’ and Dottie Couture in Fishers
Chicagoland favorite Aurelio’s Pizza is extending its reach into central Indiana, with plans for a restaurant in Fishers. Plus: ice cream, sushi, and more Dottie Couture.
Fishers conference center property owner files bankruptcy
Fishers Banquet & Conference Center’s owners insist business is booming despite a recent bankruptcy filing by the entity that owns the property at 9779 North by Northeast Blvd.
Byrd’s flying north to renovated Fountains facility
The Carmel banquet center formerly known as The Fountains is being remodeled to accommodate new tenant Jonathan Byrd’s Catering.
Developer seeks $11.5M subsidy for Carmel project
Edward Rose Development Group is asking the city to issue tax-increment financing bonds to help pay for a parking garage and infrastructure in an $80 million project it’s planning.
Report: Carmel panel may face TIF shortfall but can pay debts
New financial projections suggest the Carmel Redevelopment Commission will have enough annual revenue to pay its debts for the next 15 years before dipping into reserves. But property taxes from the city’s two-dozen TIF districts could fall more than $1 million short as soon as next year.
Indy home sales likely slowing to ‘new normal’
Home-sale agreements tumbled 14.9 percent in the nine-county Indianapolis area in June, the tenth straight month deals have decreased, according to F.C. Tucker Co.
Noblesville OKs apartments despite concerns
Noblesville Common Council signed off Tuesday on three apartment projects that will add almost 850 units to the city’s housing inventory, then agreed to talk about when to say when.
Westfield council will wait to decide on landmark towers
Westfield City Council is delaying a decision on a $3 million plan to erect two concrete-and-steel towers at a prominent U.S. 31 intersection.
Carmel cancels pharmaceutical firm’s tax break
Carmel City Council voted 6-0 Monday to terminate a tax abatement for Pharmakon LTC Pharmacy, which relocated its drug-repackaging operation to Noblesville last year.
Upscale salon closes Clay Terrace storefront
High-end David & Mary Salon Spa has closed its Clay Terrace location after months of grappling with road construction, frigid weather and the loss of several key employees. Plus: Macaroni Grill leaves Carmel.