Noblesville’s riverfront park taking shape
Planning for a riverfront park in downtown Noblesville is almost complete, but next comes the hard part—figuring out how much of its wish list the city can afford to bring to life.
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Peyton Manning wears ankle brace designed by local entrepreneur
Rick Peters, founder of Carmel-based Ultra Athlete LLC—a small manufacturing firm with a reputation for state-of-the-art ankle braces—sent his latest brace to the Denver Broncos head trainer on a whim, and saw Manning wearing it three days later.
Noblesville to join Fishers in ranks of second-class cities
Noblesville Common Council members voted 5-2 Tuesday to elevate the city to second-class status effective Jan. 1, 2016, after the next municipal election.
Growing central Indiana suburbs mull class status
When Fishers becomes Hamilton County’s newest city in 2015, it also will be the first of Indianapolis’ northern suburbs to achieve “second-class” status. Others—including suburban standouts Carmel and Noblesville—qualify for an upgrade because of their growth but have not made the leap. Yet.
County to expand government center in Noblesville
Hamilton County commissioners plan to expand the Judicial & Government Center in downtown Noblesville, easing a space crunch and keeping county offices on the courthouse square.
County OKs long-term land lease for violence shelter
Hamilton County Commissioners have cleared the way for an Anderson-based domestic violence shelter to build a satellite facility on county-owned land in Noblesville, assuming it can raise enough money to support the program.
Noblesville company taking on industry giants with healthier snacks
The Darlington snack company for 30 years peddled sweet treats to large institutional users—think schools, hospitals and nursing homes. But growing concerns over America’s obesity epidemic have the small Noblesville company hanging its hopes on healthier fare: all-natural, whole-grain-rich snacks.
Wonder what suburban residents need? Just ask
Three years after its first citizens’ survey set helped officials set priorities for the growing community, Noblesville leaders are preparing to ask again.
Noblesville weighs tax breaks for growing robotics firm
A 10-year-old company that designs and builds robotic systems for industrial clients plans to invest nearly $2 million to build and equip a facility in Noblesville Business Park.
Car lot to anchor 52-acre Noblesville development
Auto dealer Terry Lee wants to build a Hyundai dealership on eight acres of flood-prone property at a key intersection in Noblesville as part of a larger project. How will the city help?
New day dawning for Noblesville’s Uptown Cafe
The landmark Uptown Café in downtown Noblesville is expected to reopen next month with new operators behind the counter.
Noblesville to developers: Pay fee, cut open space near parks
Common Council members this month approved changes in the city’s land-use law that will allow residential developers within a half-mile of public parks to set aside less property as open space—for a price.
Hamilton County tackling $47M wish list, more to come
Hamilton County is poised to pay off decades-old debt tied to a jail expansion and judicial center construction, but it has more than $50 million in projects waiting in the wings.
Carmel pharmaceutical firm eyeing move to Noblesville
A Carmel institutional pharmacy could move its growing drug repackaging operation to Noblesville’s Corporate Campus if city leaders sign off on $225,000 in tax breaks.
Mexican chain Chuy’s planning Noblesville location
Growing Texas-based restaurant chain Chuy’s plans to open its second Indiana location next summer in a new building at Hamilton Town Center.
Friday fun: Dog Day Afternoon
Humane Society for Hamilton County’s summer fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. The “Parade of Paws” dog walk starts at 1:30 p.m., and the “Woofstock” entertainment stage opens at 2.
Youth agency finds shelter under Children’s Bureau umbrella
Children’s Bureau Inc. is taking over operations of a Noblesville not-for-profit in “fiscal distress” after the smaller agency lost a key federal grant.
‘Prototyper’ sees business gain fizz
TWeatherford Inc. was launched in 2006 as a reseller for additive manufacturing equipment, often called 3D printers or rapid prototypers. It has done well with the machinery sales and rentals, but has begun providing actual manufacturing services on a larger scale.
Noblesville hits brakes on kart racing, OKs auto dealership
The Noblesville Plan Commission raised a yellow flag Monday on California-based K1 Speed Inc.’s plans for an electric go-kart racing center in the Saxony Corporate Campus. Plus: Terry Lee Crossing project advances and Civic Theatre gets Carmel arts grant.
Noblesville planning riverfront park with amphitheater
City leaders are working to acquire 6.4 acres of property along the White River for a park—complete with an open-air amphitheater—that would extend the city’s downtown area to the west.