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Local distillers produce Indiana sorghum spirit

Two central Indiana entrepreneurs are making a new spirit from an old crop—supplied largely by an Amish farmer who doesn’t drink alcohol. The product is Sorgrhum, a distilled liquor made from the syrup of sweet sorghum, a stalk-like grain used as a sweetener before sugar cane became widely available.

CSX passing over Avon yard, investing elsewhere

Central Indiana’s rail terminal to the world is CSX Transportation’s Avon yard, in Hendricks County. But don’t look for much in the way of rail shipments from here directly to the West Coast. The yard operates well below capacity. Meanwhile, CSX has been investing hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure upgrades to terminals in Ohio and farther east.

Violations persist after fatality at Shelbyville glass factory

A Shelbyville glass factory has had almost two years to address safety violations resulting from a worker’s death, but the state says the plant still has a lot of the same problems. Pilkington North America faces $150,000 in fines after an Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspection in March and April.

KIM: Is high-frequency trading ‘Knightmare’ on Wall Street?

Much like the fictional Skynet in the “Terminator” movies, firms engaging in “high-frequency trading” have unleashed a torrent of unbridled technological firepower that seems to have overwhelmed its human makers’ ability to control.

Girl, 4, hit by truck at state fair

A 4-year-old girl was in serious condition Wednesday night after being hit by a pickup truck at the Indiana State Fair. Police say Madalynn Gembala of Buchanan, Mich., was with her mother in an area where travel trailers and motor homes park. Witnesses say the girl broke free from her mother and stepped into the path of a Ford truck. The driver showed no signs of impairment but was still being tested for drug and alcohol use. The girl’s parents and the driver work at the fair’s midway.

Teacher sentenced after rape accusations

A former high school teacher accused of raping a 16-year-old student was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday after he reached a plea deal with Marion County prosecutors. Daniel Goens, 45, who formerly taught and coached football and track at Monrovia High School in Morgan County, pleaded guilty to charges of criminal deviate conduct and providing false information on a handgun license. He originally was charged with rape, criminal deviate conduct and two counts of child seduction. Goens was fired by the district in December.

Two die in Boone County crash

Two people were killed in a single-car accident Thursday morning in Boone County near Michigan Road and West 116th Street. Police say the vehicle was traveling on Michigan about 5:30 a.m. when it left the road, hit a pole and burst into flames. Officers closed the road temporarily but reopened a portion of it a short time later. Police say speed may have been a factor in the crash.

Pacers plan upgrades to Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Improvements to the home arena of the Indiana Pacers will include a new scoreboard and a renovation of the arena's television studios, said a source with knowledge of the planned changes.

Lacy Foundation names new president

Jill S. Lacy succeeds Margo Lacy Eccles, who served in that role for more than 30 years before her death June 25. She is married to Peter Lacy, Andre Lacy’s youngest son and nephew of Margot Eccles.

Emmis agrees to sell two magazines for $9M

The publications, Country Sampler and Smart Retailer, together generated $1 million in operating income during the 12-month period ended May 31, according to a public filing. The transaction is expected to close by Sept. 30.