Carmel deputy police chief faces dismissal for ‘inappropriate behavior’
An external investigation revealed multiple allegations against Deputy Chief Joe Bickel, including claims that he groped or kissed female employees.
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Chicken tenders chain Slim Chickens planning at least 5 restaurants in central Indiana
Slim Chickens, which offers a menu that includes chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, wraps, chicken and waffles, and salads, has about 150 restaurants in at least 29 states, plus the United Kingdom and Kuwait.
Jaworowski concedes House District 32 primary to Glynn following recount
After a primary race decided by a dozen votes, Republican Fred Glynn will face Democratic candidate Victoria Garcia Wilburn in November.
Paige’s Music planning to move HQ from Indianapolis to Fishers
A 151-year-old business that helps Indiana’s music students improve their craft is on the move to Fishers after spending the past 33 years headquartered in Indianapolis.
Fischer Homes proposing to build 75 townhouses in Westfield
The high-end townhouses would be constructed on 11 acres of land at the Westfield Yard Planned Unit Development District near State Road 32 and Gray Road.
Recount begins for ultra-close House District 32 Republican primary
In the May 3 primary, Fred Glynn of Carmel received 1,844 votes to 1,838 votes for Suzie Jaworowski of Fishers.
New residential projects planned for Westfield’s Grand Park Village
The three proposed projects would add 471 living units to the 220-acre development south of Grand Park Sports Campus.
Keystone Group acquires two industrial buildings in downtown Carmel
The buildings are south of The Center for the Performing Arts on a 5.4-acre property at the northeast corner of Gradle Drive and 3rd Avenue Southwest.
Fishers-based ‘blank check’ company finds acquisition target
Fishers-based American Acquisition Opportunity Inc. says it has entered into a merger agreement with Royalty Management Corp. in an all-stock deal that values Royalty Management at $111 million. The merger will create a new Fisher-based public company.
Greg Garrison gets challenger in race for Hamilton County prosecutor
Jessica Paxson, who has served as Hamilton County’s deputy prosecutor for seven years, will run as a Democrat.
Republic Development planning 52 townhouses at Jackson’s Grant Village in Carmel
According to the proposal, the townhouses would be built on 8.83 acres of land at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Spring Mill Road.
Noblesville City Council rejects plan for gravel pit near Potter’s Bridge Park
Noblesville city councilors voted 7-2 against the proposal by Beaver Materials, which purchased 50 acres of farmland adjacent to the 66-acre park with hopes of removing gravel from the property.
Westfield to remain third-class city after city council rejects move to second class
Westfield failed to become the fourth Hamilton County city to upgrade its class status over the past decade. A move to second class would expand the city council and make other governing changes.
Concierge medical group moves from Indianapolis to Carmel
Priority Physicians’ new facility 12174 N. Meridian St., Suite 300, replaces its original flagship office in Indianapolis.
Noblesville residents await vote on proposed Potter’s Bridge Park gravel pit
The plan proposed by Beaver Materials and the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department would eventually add 50 acres to Potter’s Bridge Park, but many Noblesville residents have come out in opposition.
Westfield extends deadline for Grand Park proposals
The city announced Tuesday that is has extended the deadline from June 22 until July 25 because appraisers asked for additional time to perform their work at the 400-acre sports campus.
Carmel City Council votes to ban pet stores from selling cats and dogs
City Councilor Adam Aasen said he wanted to make a proactive move to ensure animals from puppy and kitten mills can’t be sold in Carmel in the future.
Elanco spinoff BiomEdit locates HQ in Fishers
BiomEdit, one of Indiana’s newest life-science companies, said Monday it will locate its headquarters in Fishers, but hinted it could eventually move to the new $100 million Elanco Animal Health headquarters campus now under construction in Indianapolis.
Westfield prepares to break ground on Grand Millennium Center
A 64-acre site is expected to become a prime live-work-play spot in the rapidly growing city’s downtown once the development is built out.
Q&A with Randy De John, who’s working to bring back customer service
Randy De John experienced the flaws of the food-delivery industry firsthand at his home in Fishers. So, being a restaurant industry veteran of 37 years and a former managing partner at Casler’s Kitchen & Bar, he decided to do something about it.