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Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
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Conner Prairie’s expansion plan moves forward with favorable recommendation
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand the outdoor living-history museum west of the White River received a boost Tuesday night from the Carmel Plan Commission.
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.
Sahm’s vacating longtime bar and restaurant space in Fishers
Hoss Bar & Grill, a Sahm’s Restaurant Group business that took over a spot previously occupied by Sahm’s Bar & Grill, has closed.
Riverview Health CEO anticipates growth despite recent red ink
It’s turnaround time at Riverview Health, the small, 114-year-old hospital system owned by Hamilton County, which is trying to deal with competition from larger health care systems.
Developer planning 252 apartments on west side of Carmel
The project proposed by Carmel-based REI Real Estate Services calls for 11 two- and three-story apartment buildings along North Michigan Road.
Westfield Police Department planning new headquarters
The Westfield Police Department is basing the eventual size of the facility on the number of officers it expects to add and the city’s projected population by 2050.
Indiana to host Farm Aid benefit concert for third time
Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp will top the bill at Ruoff Music Center.
Fishers-based biosciences firm Quantigen acquired by Versiti
Quantigen employs 46 people at its office at 10300 Kincaid Drive, and it will retain its name following the deal.
Carmel Swim Academy opens $5M facility for swimming newcomers
The 10,000-square-foot facility includes a training pool with six 25-yard swimming lanes, a shallow-water instructional area, a mezzanine where parents can watch swim lessons, and locker rooms.
Split-level roundabout planned at 146th/Hazel Dell in Noblesville
Hamilton County officials are in the design phase of a plan to convert the Noblesville intersection to a $32 million split-level roundabout interchange. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2026.
Northern Hamilton County Chamber names executive director
Tonya Hyatt, a Purdue University graduate, most recently worked as operations coordinator for community growth at Muncie-based software company Accutech Systems Corp.
Ron DeSantis to visit Indy area as presidential bid ramps up
His planned visit comes as the Florida governor looks to narrow the gap between himself and former President Donald Trump, the current frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024.
Westfield City Council rejects creation of parks department and board
Westfield Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Chris McConnell told the council that the aim of creating a parks and recreation department and board was to attract more state and federal funding to the city to build parks and trails.
Home construction rise in Hamilton County bucks area trend
Single-family building permit filings in central Indiana have fallen on a year-over-year basis for the past 17 months and in 20 of the past 22 months.
Fishers OKs fines against businesses making too many 911 calls
The Fishers City Council on Monday unanimously approved the ordinance allowing $250 fines against businesses making 16 or more such calls in a three-month period.
Fishers City Council OKs major downtown development projects
The city council approved project agreements for three major developments announced last week, along with an economic development agreement for a compounding pharmacy looking to move to the city.
Fishers announces plans for $60M community center
Plans for the 105,000-square-foot Fishers Community Center include a dog park, indoor playground, gymnasium and an aquatics facility.
Swayzee Loinz planning string of restaurants, starting in Westfield
The eatery under construction at Spring Mill Station is the first of 15 restaurants that hand-breaded tenderloin maker Swayzee Loinz plans to open in Indiana over the next five years.
Hamilton County hopes fairgrounds expansion leads to more programming
A $65 million, three-phase expansion project begins this summer that will modernize the 40-acre site in Noblesville and enable it to host a wider variety of programming throughout the year.