Johnson County still dealing with 2008 flood
Johnson County officials have been working to buy about 40 flooded properties in an area a few miles west of Greenwood, so they can be demolished.
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Former real estate exec to plead guilty to wire fraud
Kim Hutchinson, former treasurer of J. Greg Allen Builders and Princeton Homes, agreed to plead guilty to stealing $446,419. Her cooperation likely will result in a lighter sentence of 30 to 40 months.
INSIDE DISH: Pizzeria novices hit their stride, watch sales rise
The duo behind Brozinni Pizzeria in Greenwood didn't know much about dough in the beginning, but they're making a lot of it now.
Manufacturer plans 35 jobs in Franklin expansion
An Arbor, Mich.-based manufacturer is planning a $10 million expansion to its plant south of Indianapolis that will add 35 more employees, it announced Wednesday.
A few restaurants close as other eateries, retailers plan growth
Among the casualties is the downtown restaurant Hue and Carmel’s The Glass Chimney. El Rodeo, Eggshell Bistro and Hotcakes Emporium are among those opening locations in the area.
Johnson County beefs up rules on cell towers
Concerns about growing cell phone use are prompting the Johnson County Board of Commissioners to crack down on cell phone towers to protect the landscape, residents and property values.
Franklin mayor wants to use flood money for park
Mayor Fred Paris says the city has $1.4 million in extra federal relief funds from the 2008 floods, and he wants the city council to use the cash to pay for a wish list of six projects.
Greenwood golf course reorganizing under bankruptcy
Renamed Dye’s Walk Country Club in 2007, the private golf course’s original nine holes were the first designed by legendary course architect Pete Dye. The Greenwood course has fallen on financial hard times and is hoping to emerge under new ownership.
Hoosiers finally score one of Foot Locker’s House of Hoops
Finish Line’s main competitor had bypassed Indianapolis at it chose locations for its concept store that sells Nike-brand basketball shoes and apparel.
Best Buy closing Franklin warehouse; 301 jobs lost
The Minneapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer plans to close the facility by the end of March. Employees will be terminated in phases beginning in July.
Greenwood mayor rare incumbent to lose in area primaries
Four-term incumbent Charles Henderson was defeated, in part because of his plan to revitalize the city’s downtown by destroying several historic buildings. Most other incumbent mayors in the Indianapolis metropolitan area were winners.
Two area landmarks make ‘Most Endangered’ list
This year’s list compiled by Indiana Landmarks includes the Taggart Memorial at Riverside Park in Indianapolis and a portion of historic downtown Greenwood.
Franciscan Alliance plans 84 jobs at Greenwood billing center
The Mishawaka-based Franciscan Alliance plans to spend $8.4 million to open an administrative center in Greenwood, creating 84 jobs in the next four years.
Deputy prosecutor suggested fake attack on Wisconsin gov.
Johnson County Prosecutor Brad Cooper said one of his deputies resigned Thursday after admitting he sent an email to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker suggesting the Republican fake an attack on himself to discredit the public employee unions protesting his plan to strip them of nearly all collective bargaining rights.
School district eyes events, students for revenue
Franklin Community Schools officials say they don't want to be in the same situation they were last year, when the state forced the district to eliminate $3 million from its budget.
Q&A: Tony Lennen
Tony Lennen became president of Community Hospital South in 2009, overseeing a 50-bed expansion that was completed last summer, giving the hospital 150 private rooms. The facility, located along the line between Marion and Johnson counties, competes against nearby facilities run by Franciscan St. Francis Health, Indiana University Health and Johnson Memorial Hospital.
Community wins sweepstakes for Johnson partnership
Community Health Network won a three-way race for a close partnership with Johnson Memorial Hospital, besting Franciscan St. Francis and Indiana University Health.
Developers need Greenwood’s OK for disputed land
Now that the Indiana Supreme Court has settled the lengthy Greenwood-Bargersville annexation battle, developer Mike Duke is ready to build on a 60-acre tract in the heart of the disputed territory.
Senator tries to fix Greenwood merger problems
State Sen. Brent Waltz hopes new legislation on local government mergers will mend fences in his home of Johnson County while saving other Indiana communities a series of headaches.
Greenwood contractor is minority small business person of the year
The winner of the Small Business Administration award has seen steady growth during its 10 years in business.