Carmel to force controversial tavern on Monon Trail to close by 2 p.m. daily
The move comes after months of complaints about noise and public indecency at and around the tavern, which is located in the former Bub’s Cafe near a residential area.
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SoHo Cafe & Gallery in Carmel to close after 10 years in business
Owners Vivian and Larry Lawhead said the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting an earlier-than-expected end to the business they started at 620 S. Rangeline Road in 2010.
Carmel may use waterways to land more liquor permits
Carmel is the latest Indiana community seeking to use its waterways as a means to offer businesses cheap and plentiful liquor licenses.
Hamilton County OKs paying down State Road 37 overruns with initial $5.6M
The Hamilton County Council on Wednesday approved a payment toward an estimated $42 million cost overrun on the State Road 37 improvement project in Fishers.
US Foods planning $20M distribution center expansion in Fishers
The wholesale food distributor received a positive recommendation from the Fishers Plan Commission on Wednesday to change zoning of an adjacent property so the company can eventually add 69,000 square feet to its existing 230,000-square-foot facility.
Carmel startup harnesses sun to help schools
Sun FundED specializes in providing what amounts to turnkey services for school systems that want to install solar-power systems, but lack either the funds or the know-how to handle it themselves.
Carmel mayor reveals he caught virus weeks ago, recovered at home
Republican Jim Brainard said he had a COVID-19 test on Nov. 6, a couple of days after he started having symptoms.
Hamilton County to enact color-coded pandemic limitations this week
The Hamilton County Health Department on Monday issued a pandemic-related public health order that in some cases goes beyond the most recent statewide restrictions.
North-side apartment boom fulfills growing interest in renting
Indianapolis’ north-side apartment market, which includes parts of the city and extends into Boone and Hamilton counties, could see as many as 1,862 new units come online next year.
Carmel council changes public art procurement process, OKs zoning for Courtyards project
The Carmel City Council approved new rules Monday night to provide additional review of the city’s art purchases above $5,000. Ohio-based Epcon Communities also received the zoning approval it needs to build 149 age-restricted homes near Carmel High School.
Carmel considers establishing four new waterway districts to obtain new liquor licenses
The Carmel City Council introduced a proposal on Monday to establish four new waterway districts that would allow the city to pursue additional alcoholic beverage permits.
Trump, virus derailed Democrats effort to pick up seats in Hamilton County
While Democrats stayed holed up—relying on phone calls, advertising and social media—to spread their message, Republican candidates donned masks and knocked on doors, talking to voters one-on-one in ways that Democrats thought might not be safe (or popular).
Westfield council considering $11.5M in bonds for Wheeler Landing infrastructure, apartments
J.C. Hart Co.’s proposed $32 million luxury apartment complex is expected to generate property taxes that would help pay off the bonds.
Lebanon’s first production brewery taking shape in 124-year-old building
Also, in the latest North of 96th roundup, a barber shop and wellness lounge is planning its grand opening. Meanwhile, a Carmel theater has reopened and a Zionsville tea room is closing.
Mixed-use development with 98 homes proposed near Ruoff Music Center
David Weekley Homes and Warstler Realty Group are planning to build townhouses, duplexes and eight commercial buildings across from Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville.
Fishers to consider restrictions amid spike in COVID-19 infections
Fishers Public Health Director Monica Heltz is recommending a public health order that would impose pandemic-related business and social-gathering restrictions in response to a recent increase in coronavirus cases.
Westfield considers alternative trail crossing, new neighborhood, concrete facility
The Westfield City Council made no formal votes Monday night regarding the proposed Somerset development by Silverthorne Homes, Patch Development’s proposed concrete production facility or the potential for signalized crosswalk where the Monon Trail meets 161st Street.
State Board of Accounts finds noncompliance in Westfield’s Bullpen contracts
A state-level review of Westfield’s 2018 finances found city officials failed to comply with state laws and guidelines when they entered into an informal agreement with Bullpen Tournaments.
How Grand Park salvaged the pandemic-riddled 2020 baseball season
William Knox has been in the sports industry for more than two decades, but nothing he’s experienced was comparable to the challenges he faced this year as director of the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.
Digital media company ZergNet moving from Noblesville to Fishers
A digital-media company that includes billionaire Mark Cuban as one of its early investors is planning to relocate its 53 Indiana-based employees to Fishers’ Meyer-Najem building.