Hamilton County Council rejects $3M training center proposal
Instead of approving the $3 million request in funding for a countywide public-safety training facility, the Hamilton County Council agreed to provide $568,000 for a fire-training tower.
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Hamilton County’s residential boom leaves affordability behind
Only about 2 percent of the avalanche of residential units built in Hamilton County the last five years is dedicated to affordable housing.
Startup gives college baseball teams a competitive advantage
Noblesville-based Diamond Charts LLC has become a huge hit among college baseball teams big and small since two Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology alumni launched it in early 2013 with $200 and what seemed like a crazy idea.
Developer scales back Ed Martin-anchored Noblesville project
The Noblesville City Council approved a rezoning request for the Toyota dealership aspect of the project Tuesday, but development deals for a new road, housing, a transit station and drainage improvements were dropped.
Noblesville foundry plans to ramp up workforce by 400 jobs
Ohio-based company ID Castings LLC previously announced plans to invest $51.4 million to overhaul the former Noblesville Foundry on South Eighth Street, resurrecting a property that has been underused for years.
Noblesville abatements include help for downtown building
Timberline Properties LLC is proposing a seven-year, $35,000 abatement for a project that would renovate 5,800 square feet on the second floor of the Caylor Building into 10 to 12 office suites and a business incubator.
Population booms in north ‘burbs
According to 2014 population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, Fishers has grown 12.4 percent since the 2010 census and has 86,325 residents.
Northern communities identify gateways for aesthetic improvements
The northern Indianapolis suburbs are struggling to improve their doorsteps despite tight budgets, right-of-way acquisition obstacles and fickle public tastes.
Noblesville seeks to expand planning jurisdiction
The city of Noblesville is proposing expanding its zoning jurisdiction in preparation for future growth and possible annexation of new property.
Hamilton County training center plan spawns squabble
Commissioners are pushing to build a public-safety training campus that might eventually cost more than $40 million.
Noblesville OKs $3.7M in incentives for BlueSky
Noblesville Common Council approved spending up to $3.7 million to persuade an e-commerce consulting firm to build a new headquarters near downtown Tuesday night.
Brainard defeats Sharp in Carmel Republican primary
It was a good night for incumbent mayors in Hamilton County primary elections Tuesday. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Westfield Mayor Andy Cook all emerged victorious.
Noblesville considers tax break for $11M senior living center
The 37,000-square-foot memory care center that would be known as Poets Walk has been proposed by Senior Real Estate LLC, an affiliate of Florida-based Silver Cos.
Fees in northern suburbs repel food trucks
For the most part, mobile food vendors stick to downtown Indianapolis. More than 100 are licensed to do business in Marion County.
Noblesville considers $2.4M incentive deal to retain tech firm
Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear is offering incentives to a homegrown e-commerce consulting firm with the hope another city doesn’t steal it away.
Former WISH, WRTV sportscaster running for office in Noblesville
Wil Hampton is making a bid to represent District 4 on Noblesville's Common Council.
Noblesville contractor plotting growth
Specialty construction firm ProClad Inc. plans to expand its Noblesville headquarters staff by nearly 20 percent this quarter as the growing business extends its reach west.
Convenience chain going upscale as it plots new stores
Anderson-based Ricker’s new gas station and convenience store at 146th Street and Carey Road in Westfield offers made-to-order burritos and self-serve frozen yogurt. The Anderson-based company plans to use the Westfield site as a model for its next generation of stores.
Noblesville, Fishers politicos file for election on opening day
Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear was among nearly two dozen Republican candidates who filed paperwork to run for office Wednesday—opening day of the 2015 political season.
Long tenures distinguish mayors of Carmel, Noblesville
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has led Carmel since 1996, and John Ditslear has led Noblesville since 2004.