Walmart to remodel 19 Indiana stores
Walmart on Wednesday said it plans to spend $96 million this year in Indiana to remodel 19 stores and expand some of its customer-service options and technology.
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Tide Cleaners planning to open five Indy-area franchises
The best-known name in detergents is about to bring its fast-growing laundry-services business to the Indianapolis area after acquiring five local dry cleaning stores.
Scotty’s Brewhouse to close 96th Street location
The closure will be the sixth for the Indianapolis-based restaurant chain since late last year. It comes as corporate parent Scotty’s Holdings works its way through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Long-simmering church redevelopment project in Cumberland receives tax breaks
Work finally has begun on construction of a 60-unit apartment project for seniors behind the former St. John United Church of Christ, which will receive $1.5 million in preservation work.
Brown County town goes on sale, with asking price of $3.8 million
The historic Brown County town of Story includes 17.4 acres of property, a general store, an old grain mill, numerous barns, rental cabins and outbuildings.
Investment software maker plans $5.5M HQ in old Sears store
Accutech Systems Corp., a wealth management software provider, said it intends to hire nearly 50 employees for jobs at the new headquarters.
Fishers developer buys Noblesville’s Stonycreek Farm
The destination best known for the annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival has changed hands, but its new owner hopes to maintain it as a farm.
Tiny-house enclave by Lucas Oil Stadium offers tourists pint-sized lodging
The so-called Tiny House Hotel is a big part of an effort to attract fans of miniature abodes to the city.
Shell of former gas station on cusp of Meridian-Kessler to become office building
Real estate agent and nearby resident Kelly Lavengood says she was inspired by other rehab projects in the area to buy and renovate the former Pure Oil gas station on 38th Street.
Lilly Library set for renovation after $10.9M grant from Lilly Endowment
The Lilly Library at Indiana University—home to more than 450,000 rare books, 8.5 million manuscripts and 150,000 sheets of music—hasn’t had a significant interior renovation since it opened in 1960.
Nickel Plate Bar & Grill in Fishers to close this month
The iconic Fishers restaurant known for its giant pork tenderloin sandwiches and its historic downtown building is set to close later this month after 28 years in operation.
Town of Speedway lands $430K for road, sidewalk replacement
The town of Speedway received the grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation for five road resurfacing and sidewalk replacement projects in residential areas.
Bookstore chain with Castleton location closing all 170 stores
Nashville, Tennessee-based LifeWay Christian Resources plans to close all of its bookstores nationwide this year and operate online only.
Bid for controversial health, family center in Broad Ripple Park up for city approval
The Metropolitan Development Commission next week is expected to see, and vote on, the proposal. Some area residents have objected to the use of park space for businesses.
Existing-home sales in central Indiana fall for third straight month
Higher prices, low inventories and climbing interest rates have all combined to slow growth in the market. And colder-than-usual weather last month didn’t help.
Indiana Senate panel votes down sheriff’s sale notification bill
The Senate Local Government Committee voted 5-4 on Thursday against House Bill 1212, which would have mandated that sheriff’s offices advertise foreclosure sales online rather than in printed newspapers.
Harrison Centre in Lawrence once again up for sale
The building, 9105 E. 56th St., anchors the 20-acre Harrison Commerce Park at Fort Harrison. The property has changed hands three times in the past eight years.
Facebook charged with housing discrimination by HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is pursuing civil charges and potential monetary awards that could run into the millions, said Facebook’s ad-targeting platform is discriminating against groups of people through exclusion.
Last large undeveloped Meridian Hills plat for sale
A 4.3-acre, wooded site along Meridian Street in Washington Township that has sat vacant and undeveloped for decades is on the market for $1.9 million.
Fountain Square parcels cut off by I-65 get modern makeover with three new houses
The lots were among the last available spaces to nab close to the main drag in Fountain Square, a neighborhood where Fisher and his family’s business, RCA Properties LLC, already owned substantial property.