New council in Westfield might curtail spending
A dramatic shakeup of the Westfield City Council could result in more scrutiny of development proposals that are part of Mayor Andy Cook’s vision for the growing city.
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Hendricks County Flyer newspaper publishes last issue
In a story at the top of the final issue, the paper said it closed “the shopper due to challenging market conditions.” The paper was delivered free by carriers to 15,000 readers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
NinjaZone leaving Grand Park, but not Westfield
The company that operates the youth sports program and a nearby gymnastics facility plans to build a new space for NinjaZone close to the massive sports complex.
Packaging company to open Whitestown factory, hire up to 43 workers
Opus Packaging Group said it will invest $3 million to build and equip a 170,000-square-foot facility, its first location in Indiana.
Westfield set to pay Grand Park tenant $625,000 over lease dispute
The city of Westfield has quietly used its Grand Junction tax increment financing fund to begin settling a lease disagreement with NinjaZone, which comes after the inaugural Colts Camp at Grand Park last summer took over the events center because of inclement weather.
Despite kudos, state doesn’t keep funding Regional Cities
State and local leaders seem to agree that Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative was successful—but don’t expect to see another round of funding for the program anytime soon, if ever.
Most incumbents hold onto offices in Boone County primary
Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry, the only Boone County mayor who faced a primary challenge, beat two opponents to take the party’s nomination for the November election.
Three Westfield council incumbents lose their seats
Out of seven seats on the fiscal body, five seats will be occupied by fresh faces as three incumbents lost primary challenges and two open seats will be filled by newcomers.
Fishers Mayor Fadness says win is vindication of city’s efforts to grow, develop
In Fishers’ contested city council races, incumbents endorsed by Mayor Scott Fadness prevailed.
Noblesville city councilor nabs GOP nomination for mayor
Chris Jensen won the Republican primary, meaning he’s likely to replace retiring Mayor John Ditslear. But councilor Rick Taylor, who served District 3, lost in Tuesday’s election.
Carmel Mayor Brainard fends off challenge while a longtime Carmel councilor loses
Mayor Jim Brainard received 56% of the GOP primary vote, while his challenger Fred Glynn garnered 44%. The race had turned ugly in recent weeks.
UPDATES: Brainard, Fadness, Jensen win in Hamilton County; Hogsett, Merritt win in Indy
Incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican Jim Merritt are expected to easily win their primaries in the Indianapolis mayor’s race. In Hamilton County, the races could be more interesting.
Hamilton County firms jump into $1B Purdue project
Old Town Design Group, J.C. Hart and Browning Investments will build the massive development’s residential components, including luxury apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes.
Early voting up in Marion County, but even more so in Hamilton County
In Hamilton County, the increase is likely tied in part to some interesting GOP primary battles. In Marion County, voters could choose to vote early at any of three different polling sites for the first time in a decade. Polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Area mayoral races top ballots in Tuesday’s primary election
Incumbent Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett and GOP challenger Jim Merritt are expected to win their parties’ nominations easily. Meanwhile in Fishers and Carmel, incumbents are fending off primary challenges.
Memory Bank: Zionsville’s Main Street in about 1875
Zionsville was platted in 1852—and named for one of its founders, William Zion—about 30 years after white settlers made their way to southwestern Boone County, not far from an area where Miami Indians lived.
Carmel receives eight development proposals for PNC Bank site
Henry Mestetsky, director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, told IBJ on Tuesday that the overwhelming response to the RFP was rare.
Seed company Beck’s plans $62M expansion of Hamilton County HQ
The Atlanta-based company said the expansion would double its processing capacity and add 56 jobs over the next few years.
Zionsville neighbors battle village proposal—again
But the mixed-use project called Sycamore Flats, filed by Carmel-based J.C. Hart Development, appears to have more momentum than past proposals opponents or local officials rejected.
Two more medical facilities planned for Carmel
One would be a Riverview Health ER and urgent care; the other would be an Indianapolis Rehabilitation Institute.