Mansion at Oak Hill changing ownership, undergoing 5-month renovation
Indianapolis-based Thomas Caterers of Distinction is purchasing the facility and renaming it Black Iris Estate.
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Carmel City Council loosening control over city operations
Some of that power is now transferred to Mayor Jim Brainard, as several of his critics feared would happen.
Pizzology closes in Village of West Clay
Retail struggles seem to be continuing in the upscale Carmel neighborhood.
10 things to expect in the northern suburbs in 2016
We revisited the year’s top news stories in the suburbs on Wednesday, so now let’s look at what you should expect to see in 2016.
A rewind of the biggest ‘burb news items of 2015
It was another busy year in the North of 96th region—the population growth hasn’t stopped, new housing developments continue to take root and each community is trying to identify exactly what kinds of new businesses it wants to attract.
Roundup: Health retailers at Clay Terrace; Jimmy John’s opening in Noblesville
As the year comes to an end, here’s one last retail roundup to get you looking forward to 2016.
Richmond-based brewery opening taproom in Zionsville
The nearly 3,000-square-foot tasting room will be located at 98 S. Main St. and is expected to open in late January or early February.
Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse set to open Jan. 5
The entrepreneur behind the $8.1 million basketball and volleyball facility recently gave North of 96th a sneak peek inside.
Ginovus relocating from Keystone Crossing to downtown Fishers
Ginovus, a site selection consulting firm, will lease space in the Nickel Plate District for the next 10 years.
Technical training center opens in Boone County
The 20,000-square-foot Gene Haas Training and Education Center will offer 600-hour training programs for computer numerical control, industrial maintenance and metrology.
Dancing Donut, Flying Cupcake merging in new Fishers bakery
Kate Drury, owner of the two businesses is combining both at a new store–possibly to be called The Flying Cupcake & Donut–in the Fishers Marketplace at 13180 Market Square Drive.
Carmel council approves $60M development on Rangeline
The project will include six three- to four-story structures surrounding a central plaza with a restaurant and a 449-space underground parking garage.
Two more hotels proposed for Hamilton County
With a Hampton Inn in Westfield and a Hyatt Place in Carmel, developers continue to step up to meet a recent rise in lodging demand.
Inside Grand Park’s soccer arena: soon to be a ‘hub’ for activity
The $25 million indoor soccer facility at Grand Park in Westfield is on track to open in July—but North of 96th got an early peek.
Roundup: Boone County jail to become distillery, Deer Creek Brewery opens in Noblesville
The old Boone County Jail in Lebanon could be serving food and drinks by early 2016.
Fishers accepting offers on another downtown parcel
The Fishers Redevelopment Commission is accepting bids on a 0.62-acre parcel at 3 Municipal Drive until Dec. 11. The property sits to the south of the Fishers City Court building and is being used for construction staging.
Huntington Bank could replace former Walgreens building on Rangeline Road
Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington National Bank has filed plans to construct a 3,180-square-foot brick building on the 2-acre property at 1215 S. Rangeline Road.
Westfield mayor wants to build civic center, increase taxes
In his state of the city speech, Mayor Andy Cook said he has “wild ideas” for a center that could house government offices, a library or a health center. He also says residents may need to pay $10 to $20 per month more in taxes to fund public safety.
Village of West Clay developer pushing for more residential units, less commercial space
The developer of the Village of West Clay is nixing plans for future commercial growth, saying it’s “unfeasible” to wait for more office and retail possibilities.
Fishers will waive more than $1.6M in fees for Ikea
The economic development agreement between the city and the Swedish home furnishing company requires the city to cover the costs for road, park, bridge, permitting, development and sewer impact fees. The total savings for Ikea is estimated to be $1.66 million.