Muncie official, businessman indicted on fraud charges
The charges were made against Muncie’s superintendent of sewer maintenance and engineering, and a businessman who owns a gun store and a flea market.
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Greenwood approves incentives for potential $80M Amazon project
The mysterious company that is considering building an $80 million distribution facility in Greenwood and creating 1,250 full-time jobs was revealed Monday night during a city council meeting.
Pulte plans 460-acre residential project in Noblesville
Parkside at Finch Creek would be designed for as many as 1,500 new housing units, including homes for empty-nesters, apartments and senior-care facilities.
Fast-growing Garrett to build $20M Greenwood apartment complex in own back yard
The site for the 180-unit project is somewhat unusual—inside a business park that includes office buildings, a hotel, a Goodwill outlet store and the headquarters of The Garrett Cos.
Former racer Sarah Fisher, partners acquire south-side kart track
A team including former IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher purchased the aging track in a last-ditch effort to prevent the property from being bulldozed.
Fishers budget for 2019 includes tax hike for Nickel Plate Trail, road work
If approved as presented to the city council, the budget call for raising the property-tax rate by 4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for public safety and infrastructure work, including the controversial pedestrian trail.
Opponent fires another volley in fight over Nickel Plate corridor
A not-for-profit group is taking legal action against Fishers, Noblesville and Hamilton County, saying officials violated public-access laws when making decisions regarding the future of the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor.
3 restaurant newcomers make splash in Hamilton County
There’s nothing like a “coming soon” sign in the window to build an appetite, so diners have flocked to a trio of Hamilton County newcomers that opened their doors this summer.
Whitestown acquires property along Interstate 65 for Little League HQ
The Whitestown Town Council on Wednesday approved an agreement to buy 135 acres that previously served as the longtime home of the Wrecks Inc. automobile salvage yard. Little League International is expected to use about 20 of those acres.
Purdue offers expertise that fuels growth for Indiana wineries
The state’s annual wine-grape harvest generates an economic impact of $600 million, sustains 4,000 full-time jobs, and pays $37 million in state and local taxes.
After reshaping Westfield, Steve Henke plots huge golf community in Zionsville
Holliday Farms likely will take 10 to 12 years to complete, with its value exceeding $550 million.
Central Indiana well field approved as EPA cleanup priority
The site is called the Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Plume. Officials have reported finding contaminated groundwater with concentrations of trichloroethene, tetrachloroethene and other chemicals.
Builder proposes moderately priced housing project for Westfield
Indiana-based Olthof Homes has filed plans to build 430 new homes in Westfield, including townhouses that would start at $150,000.
Franciscan plans to build $130M orthopedic hospital in Carmel
The hospital system said the facility would help meet the soaring demand for hip and knee replacements while also serving patients with the “most complex” orthopedic conditions.
Third candidate announces campaign for Noblesville mayor
Mike Corbett is owner of Hamilton County Media Group, which publishes the Hamilton County Business Magazine.
Roundup: Qdoba, Hot Box Pizza among tenants in Anson influx; Rosie’s Place adds Carmel spot
Restaurants and medical clinics are flocking to the sprawling Anson development in Whitestown. Plus, Carmel gets a Rosie’s and a British Swim School, while Noblesville snags a new doughnut shop.
Developer proposes income-based senior apartments for Fishers
If approved by the city, site work would begin in early spring 2019, with construction starting shortly after.
$24M Noblesville project aims to lift downtown without losing charm
Noblesville leaders say building a mixed-use development in their historic downtown allows them to make history while also preserving it.
Contract packaging firm to terminate 86 workers in plant closure
In a notice to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Quality Packaging Specialists International LLC said it would begin eliminating employees this month.
Fishers eyes cultural designation for Nickel Plate District
Fishers plans to submit an application to the Indiana Arts Commission to recognize the Nickel Plate District as a statewide cultural district.