Danville to channel TV’s Mayberry during 2-day festival
Hendricks County will serve up a heaping helping of nostalgia this spring with a festival devoted to “The Andy Griffith Show.”
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Fishers voters to pass judgment on growth strategy
In many ways, Fishers’ first city election this year will be a referendum on the Hamilton County community’s current economic development strategy.
Rose’s plan for $80M Carmel project moves forward
Edward Rose Properties’ proposal to develop an $80 million mixed-use project near Old Meridian and Main streets is heading to City Council for consideration.
Fishers’ mayoral candidates disagree on best growth strategy
The six Republicans vying to be Fishers’ first mayor fall into two camps on the key issue of growth: those who support recent efforts to spur business activity downtown, and those who advocate a more hands-off approach.
Technology opens doors for growing Zionsville window dealer
Zionsville-based Apex Energy Solutions is reporting a decade of double-digit annual growth and company founder Michael Foit has licensed his trademarked “Flipside” selling strategy and proprietary technology to independent operators in more than a dozen markets.
Zionsville land swap could give schools, town a financial boost
Less than a year after Zionsville Community Schools and the town of Zionsville joined forces to buy property for commercial development, they’re finalizing a land-swap that could result in more money for both entities.
Fishers OKs train station project despite objections
Fishers has attracted more than $93 million in downtown projects since making redevelopment a priority in 2012. Is it too much too fast? Or a long time coming? The answer depends on who you ask.
Sen. Delph wants last-ditch edit to gay-marriage amendment
After an extended Twitter tirade over the weekend stemming from a Senate move stalling the amendment, Sen. Mike Delph on Monday pledged to use a procedural maneuver to resurrect deleted language.
Developer pitches $28M project for Fishers Train Station site
Officials are expected to vote Monday night on a proposed $28 million redevelopment of the Fishers Train Station site, the final piece of an ambitious plan that seeks to transform the town’s municipal complex into a hub of activity.
Indy sets winter record for snowfall, and we’re not done
Total accumulation so far for December through February has surpassed the infamous deluge recorded in winter 1981-82.
IU plans statue of WWII journalist Ernie Pyle
Pyle’s bronze likeness outside of Franklin Hall will be just the third statue on IU’s Bloomington campus.
Auto dealer pitches Noblesville development, future transit hub
An affiliate of Indianapolis-based Ed Martin Automotive Group wants to rezone 40 acres of land at the northwest corner of State Road 37 and 141st Street for a planned Toyota dealership and other mixed-use development—including a possible transit hub.
I-65 interchange in Greenwood delayed for year
The state highway department says it hasn’t been able to reach land purchase agreements with five property owners for the project.
First family gives TLC to little-used Brown County cabin
The Pence administration has overseen the six-figure renovation of a Brown County cabin that one political observer calls Indiana’s Camp David.
Nursing home profits surge as owners seek moratorium
Nearly two-thirds of the state’s nursing homes are now participating in partnerships with county-owned hospitals that effectively double their profit margins.
Internet-based weather forecasters offer bolder, more detailed outlooks
A posse of Internet-based prognosticators is offering not just forecasts but sometimes even mounds of data left open to interpretation.
Zionsville sticks with big-box ban despite growth push
Even as retail development continues to proliferate just outside Zionsville’s borders, town officials say they remain committed to an 8-year-old zoning ordinance banning big-box stores.
Artist Noel to sell Sanctuary in Zionsville, relocate to New York City
Nancy Noel is putting the massive gallery and event space on the market for $1.85 million. She’ll keep her residence in the area, but plans to open a gallery in the Big Apple.
Hamilton County officials to state: Fix school funding
Elected officials throughout Hamilton County are putting aside their jurisdictional differences to ask state lawmakers for help with school-funding issues they say are jeopardizing the county’s public education—and possibly its economic development efforts.
Westfield weighing rules of the road for food trucks
Mere months from opening day at its massive Grand Park Sports Campus, Westfield is drafting rules intended to protect nearby businesses from crowd-hungry food trucks.