New hotel boosts downtown Muncie tourism business
Only three months in, Muncie's most recent major investment to its downtown corridor seems to be luring hundreds of people who otherwise might never have visited.
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New trails in the works in Hamilton County
In the northern part of the region, officials representing Atlanta, Arcadia, Cicero and the county are working to create the Northern Hamilton County Trail to connect all of the communities.
Fishers courts, wins technology businesses
Fishers has become a mecca for tech companies—but it didn’t happen overnight and it didn’t happen by accident.
Officials weigh future uses for Hamilton County courthouse
The 39,000-square-foot historic courthouse on the square in Noblesville could be turned into co-working space, a community center or something else after the county expands its adjacent judicial center.
Noblesville hires new deputy mayor
Mayor John Ditslear announced Tuesday that vice president of Bose Public Affairs Group Steve Cooke will begin the new role April 4.
Noble Industries plans $6.1M expansion of Noblesville HQ
Noble Industries has purchased five acres to the south of its existing property for a 52,400-square-foot expansion of its 70,000-square-foot facility. The expansion will allow it to almost double employment.
Roundup: Devour Northside continues, plus Flying Cupcake & Donut and a new Bub’s
Devour Northside continues through Sunday with 48 restaurants offering special three-course meals at discount prices.
Plainfield spending $25M to upgrade public safety facilities
The growing Hendricks County town plans to build a new fire department headquarters and two fire stations, in addition to other improvements.
Fishers hiring staffing agency to help with U.S. Census count
Several fast-growing communities in Hamilton County are pursuing certified special counts this year as a way to secure more state funding.
INDOT awards $21.7M contract for I-69 interchange at 106th Street
The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded the contract to Chicago-based Walsh Construction for the new interchange at 106th Street and Interstate 69, INDOT announced Friday.
Riverview to make payments in lieu of taxes for Westfield facility
As part of a deal for Riverview Health to build an outpatient facility on prime commercial property at U.S. 31 and State Road 32 in Westfield, the hospital will make payments to the school district and city as a way to make up for its tax-exempt status.
Celadon eyes Mount Comfort for $20M headquarters
Publicly traded Celadon Group Inc. has had its headquarters at East 33rd Street and Mitthoeffer Road in Indianapolis since 1996. The company is looking elsewhere because that 40-acre site has no room for expansion and is landlocked.
Political outsider Scott Willis seeks to oust veteran Kenley
Westfield resident Scott Willis says it’s not an ideal time for him to be running for an Indiana Senate seat. But after he spent time in the fall canvassing the 20th district, he decided he couldn’t keep waiting to see if six-term Republican Sen. Luke Kenley would retire.
Sen. Kenley holds sway over what’s funded—and what isn’t
Kenley, a former grocery store owner who was first elected in 1992, said he is running for office again because he wants to work on a long-term funding solution for shoring up Indiana’s roads and infrastructure.
High school stadium’s bleachers closed over safety concerns
The 4,000-seat bleachers at a suburban Indianapolis high school football stadium will remain off-limits until they can be replaced or repaired.
Blue Horseshoe planning $3.5M expansion in Carmel
The Carmel-based software firm announced plans Thursday to move into a new headquarters and add 70 highly paid employees over the next five years. Citimark is developing the three-story office building along the North Meridian corridor.
Hancock County post office closes over safety concerns
The Charlottesville post office has been closed since Feb. 19 and there's no estimated date for when it will reopen.
Pence gets bill to give Boone, Hamilton more alcohol permits
House Bill 1386, which would also tweak a 2015 law that deals with regulations for the vaping industry, was passed by Senate 63-30 on Monday.
Zionsville Town Council OKs tax break for N.K. Hurst, $10M plan for town hall
Zionsville would forego $242,000 in taxes if the Indianapolis dry-bean packager follows through on plans for a facility on Bennett Parkway. On Monday, the council also solidified plans for a new town hall.