Regional collaboration aims to lift city centers
A cooperative of central Indiana communities wants to expand the impact of Main Street via walkable districts to attract residents and boost innovative development.
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Caesars starts work on $39M expansion of Anderson casino
The expansion will add 30,000 square feet to the gambling floor and 100 jobs at the venue, plus additional slot machines and table games.
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Paramount Theatre rallies once more in downtown Anderson
Following an era of diminished star power , notable names are showing up on the theater’s marquee: Buddy Guy, Melissa Etheridge and Kenny Wayne Shepherd among them.
Sales of existing homes in Indy area fall for 21st consecutive month
Meanwhile, the median sales price for a house in the 16-county area in October jumped 3.9%, to $299,000, from the same month a year ago.
Dining institution Bonge’s Tavern changes hands after 24 years
Jake Burgess, a restaurateur and chef who owns several eateries northeast of Indianapolis, told IBJ on Monday that he closed on the purchase of Bonge’s Tavern after a final walk-through that morning.
Central Indiana development group names Jennifer Messer executive director
Messer, an attorney who operates her own law firm, will lead the newly formed group as it looks to increase collaboration and apply for regional grants.
Italian firm opens $30M plastics recycling plant in Anderson
SER North America has hired 25 employees at the plant with the goal of adding 15 more by the end of the year.
Good’s Candy Shop to reopen under new ownership
Louie Keen, owner of acquirer Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store, said last week the store will reopen soon, with a soft opening planned for Feb. 1 and grand opening set for April 1.
Legionnaires outbreak reported at central Indiana prison
State correction and health officials are working to determine the source of the outbreak at the Pendleton Correction Facility, with five inmates either testing positive for the bacterial lung infection or with probable cases, officials said.
Communities along White River form coalition to leverage new statewide grant funding
Government leaders in Anderson, Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis, Noblesville, Westfield, and Hamilton and Madison counties, have joined together to secure funding for redevelopment and economic investment projects along the White River.
Dem candidates in 5th District differ on term limits, Electoral College, health care during forum
Four of the five candidates running in the 5th District—Jennifer Christie, Christina Hale, Andrew Jacobs and Dee Thornton—participated in a virtual forum Tuesday night.
Nestle to spend $200M to expand Anderson plant, hire 30 workrs
The company is asking the Anderson City Council for a tax break as part of a plan to install new equipment at the factory along Interstate 69.
Tax abatement rejection threatens Indiana solar farm project
Officials in Madison County have rejected a tax abatement for a proposed solar farm, putting the $110 million project in jeopardy.
Central Indiana county halts regional jail consideration
The Madison County Council voted to halt discussions with Henry County and recommend that Madison County commissioners start a feasibility study for a new jail in Anderson potentially costing $50 million.
Central Indiana steel distribution center with 50 employees closing
The company cited a decline in demand for its flat-rolled carbon steel products for the closure that could happen as soon as this month.
Anderson buys historic theater after failed renovations
Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr. said the price was reasonable and the theater could be tied into redevelopment efforts in the city.
KeyBank to close 16 branches in central Indiana
The Ohio-based bank says no employees will lose their jobs, and that the closures are part of a strategic shift to make bankers more nimble and meet the expectations of people accustomed to online transactions.
Bridge needs $120K in repairs even before completion
Work on the $13.5 million replacement span in downtown Anderson began in November 2017. Once work on the eastbound lanes is completed, the westbound lanes will be closed again.
Cleanup set for 200,000 waste tires left at Indiana business
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management estimates cleaning up the reclamation site in Anderson could cost up to $262,000.
Veteran of FBI, TSA trying to turn around Anderson University
John Pistole, an Anderson native who took the helm of the Christian university in 2015, said putting it on stronger financial footing has been tougher than he expected.
Spice up your fall with some family fun
Haunted houses get more attention, but there are plenty of other fall activities that don’t involve minimum-wage kids jumping out of the dark and scaring the apple cider out of you.