Hamilton, Boone counties rank among most prosperous in the state in new report
Washington, D.C.-based Economic Innovation Group recently released the Distressed Communities Index as a tool to analyze and measure well-being across the country.
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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.
State GOP removes Hamilton County Republican chairman
Fishers City Council member Pete Peterson has been removed from the executive role, and Carmel City Council member Laura Campbell has been appointed the new chair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Riverview Health paying taxes on Westfield property
Mayor Andy Cook said the details have not been finalized, but the Hamilton County-owned hospital will be responsible for at least a partial tax bill.
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.
Bond bank will manage Carmel debt
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is trying to streamline the city’s debt management with a new Local Public Improvement Bond Bank. But it’s not clear whether his method in creating the bond bank, his choices for key positions, and his proposed combination of smaller bonds follow state guidelines and best practices.
Co-working space opens in Westfield
Expansion plans are already in the works for The Union to provide additional private office suites.
Hamilton County GOP to caucus March 16 to fill vacant council seat
Jim Belden, who died Feb. 14, had previously held the seat since 1993.
Caucus set to fill open Hamilton County Council seat
The seat is vacant after longtime County Councilman Jim Belden died Feb. 14.