Whitestown wins annexation lawsuit for part of Perry Township
A ruling from the Indiana Court of Appeals will allow 622 acres of unincorporated Perry Township to be absorbed into Whitestown after the Indiana Supreme Court declined to hear the case.
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Klipsch plans biggest season in a decade
Nearly 40 headliner acts are on tap for the outdoor amphitheater, owned by Live Nation Entertainment. Recent seasons have hosted only about 30 shows.
IU Health plans to open medical office in Westfield
A new 9,800-square-foot medical office planned as part of the Spring Mill Station development near the southeast corner of 161st Street and Spring Mill Road is expected to include a new primary care office for IU Health Physicians.
Fishers plans to get pickier about development along I-69
Mayor Scott Fadness announced Thursday that he would introduce two ordinances next week that would give the city more oversight of any new project near the 116th and 106th Street interchanges of I-69, regardless of whether it meets existing zoning standards.
Zionsville Plan Commission members uncertain about proposed downtown development
The project, dubbed 200 West, would include a mix of single family homes, multifamily housing that could be condos or apartments, and a retail and office building with space for a restaurant.
School district eliminating pay-to-participate fees for student activities
Less than 24 hours after voters approved the Hamilton Southeastern Schools referendum on Tuesday, the district started planning to roll back pricey fees for extracurricular activities.
UPDATE: Software woes mean long waits for some Indiana voters
An election official in Hancock County said software problems that created long waits at some polling places led some people to leave without ever voting in Tuesday’s primary. Meanwhile, heavy turnout is causing long waits at some places in Hamilton County.
Inventor, engineer Harroun honored as 1st Indy 500 winner
Ray Harroun was remembered at a memorial service Sunday not only as the man who won the first Indy 500, but for his contributions to the auto industry, motorsports, engineering and inventing.
Development in Zionsville tests town’s ‘picky’ ways
A proposed Zionsville development that could bring more single-family homes, apartments and retail to the community’s downtown is wading through the town’s challenging rezoning process.
Westfield’s contract with Jonathan Byrd’s to cost $1.6M over 5 years
The city had previously contracted with Indiana Sports Properties, which already manages outdoor field operations at Grand Park, to operate the indoor facility. But a Westfield official said the partnership turned out not to be a good fit.
Indiana Supreme Court: Fortville cannot annex land
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld a trial court’s decision Thursday that evidence did not support the town of Fortville’s contention that it needed the land it wanted to voluntarily annex in the near future.
Hamilton County schools worry how voter turnout will impact referendums
Hamilton Southeastern Schools and Noblesville Schools are proposing tax-raising referendums on the ballots next week. There’s concern that hotly contested primary races will bring naysayers to the polls.
Home sales surge in March as inventory remains tight
Home closings in 13 central Indiana counties climbed 9.2 percent compared with the same month last year, while average sale prices rose 3.4 percent.
Fishers receives Certified Tech Park designation
The designated area encompasses most of downtown, including the North East Commerce Park—where Launch Fishers is located—and part of the Nickel Plate District.
Jonathan Byrd’s to operate Grand Park’s indoor soccer facility
Mainly known for its restaurant and catering, Greenwood-based Jonathan Byrd’s continues to beef up its resume and is expand its presence at Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus again.
Roto-Rooter opens company’s largest facility in Fishers
The Cincinnati-based company invested $7.1 million to construct its new 38,000-square-foot facility at 12034 Exit Five Parkway.
Roundup: Union Baking closes in Westfield, Wild Eggs coming to Fishers
The owners of the former Union Baking Co., Joe and Kelly Quinn, are now operating the Old Towne Carmel Bed & Breakfast.
Westfield’s first beer festival scheduled to ‘rock’ in May
Westfield’s Grand Junction Plaza is set to have its first event next month, even though the $25 million park isn’t built yet.
Firms put new software engineers on training fast track
A new trend in tech companies toward in-house apprenticeships for new employees reflects an increased desire to orient entry-level programmers without taxing veterans.
First winery in Westfield could open by summer 2017
Noah Herron, who owns homestead store Urban Farmer in Westfield, plans to open Urban Vines just down the road from his current business by next summer.