Grave in central Indiana road turns out to be family plot
A 185-year-old gravesite in the middle of a rural central Indiana road contains the remains of at least seven people, the archaeologist who led an exhumation of the site said Tuesday.
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Hamilton County townships consider fall referendums for transit funding
The referendums being considered in two townships would propose a 0.25 percent income-tax increase to support public transportation projects, including the Red Line bus route.
Local officials hope Camp Atterbury changes boost business
Local officials are working with the Indiana National Guard on how its Camp Atterbury training base could help attract defense- and homeland security-related businesses to the area.
Estimates shows central Indiana communities growing fastest
New census estimates show the Indianapolis metropolitan area includes four of the five fastest-growing counties in Indiana and 10 of the 11 fastest-growing cities and towns with populations of at least 5,000.
Jonathan Byrd’s diversifies, moves north
Jonathan Byrd’s has for years been quietly expanding beyond its successful restaurant and catering company in Greenwood. Now, it is shifting most of its attention to Hamilton County.
Electric cooperative planning more Indiana solar farms
The latest of 10 solar farms that Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative is developing is planned for 10 acres along Indiana 135 near the Johnson County town of Trafalgar.
Franklin mayor considers coworking space for business owners
The mayor of Franklin wants more entrepreneurs and small, local business owners operating their businesses out of the downtown area near coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance of their offices.
Jonathan Byrd’s closes Greenwood restaurant as it shifts focus north
The south side institution said on its Facebook page that it has “run its course in Greenwood,” although the Byrd Conference Center there will continue operations.
Home sales surge in March as inventory remains tight
Home closings in 13 central Indiana counties climbed 9.2 percent compared with the same month last year, while average sale prices rose 3.4 percent.
$4.6M project in Franklin could help transform city’s downtown
The city is partnering with a private developer to turn a former factory building into condominiums, retail and event center space—one of several projects that could help revitalize its downtown.
Car dealer paying to replace school’s unsafe bleachers
An automobile dealer is giving $1.5 million to replace the bleachers at a local high school's football stadium that have been closed off because of safety concerns.
High school stadium’s bleachers closed over safety concerns
The 4,000-seat bleachers at a suburban Indianapolis high school football stadium will remain off-limits until they can be replaced or repaired.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Bills would mean big bucks for local government
Indiana lawmakers are debating ways to give money back to local governments—money that already belongs to cities, towns and counties but the state has been holding in reserves.
Hoosier Brewing Co. plans move to Franklin, expansion
A Shelby County brewing company and restaurant plans to move its business to Johnson County after receiving financial assistance from the Franklin Development Commission.
Resurgence of vinyl gives record stores new life
A number of local music stores are reporting dramatic sales growth in vinyl records, in both 7- and 12-inch format. For you old-timers, that’s 45s and 33s. A few 78s also are for sale.
Indy-area home sales rebounded in 2015
Sales of existing homes in the nine-county area experienced their most robust performance since before the Great Recession, while prices continued to rise, F.C. Tucker said Wednesday.
Map changes could mean costlier insurance in Franklin
Hundreds of homes and businesses in a central Indiana city hit hard by flash flooding seven years ago could face hefty jumps in their insurance costs if updated federal flood plain maps are approved.
Johnson County public defenders sued for ‘systemic’ problems
Arrestees in the county have filed a class-action lawsuit against judges and public defenders there, claiming they haven’t received the representation they are legally owed.
Greenwood aims for strict development at new exit
When you get off Interstate 65 at a new Greenwood exit, don't expect to find truck stops, fast-food restaurants and multiple gas stations. Warehouses and apartments won't be allowed, either.
Waltz joins race for Indiana congressional seat
Brent Waltz of Greenwood is the second Republican state senator in the race for the Indiana congressional seat that Rep. Todd Young is giving up to run for the U.S. Senate next year.