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01/15/2025

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has introduced a bill for consideration that would start a process to adjust the state’s border and absorb some Illinois counties into Indiana.

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) has introduced a bill for consideration that would start a process to adjust the state’s border and absorb some Illinois counties into Indiana. According to the online summary of the proposed bill, it would establish “the Indiana-Illinois boundary ad

01/15/2025

Twenty-three employees of the City of Westfield were recently recognized for their years of service to the city and its residents. The recognition honors combined service of 370 years to the city.

Twenty-three employees of the City of Westfield were recently recognized for their years of service to the city and its residents. The recognition honors the combined service of 370 years to the city. “Westfield would not be the thriving community it is without the tireless efforts of public serva

01/14/2025

At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Hamilton County Commissioners made several appointments to county boards.

At its first meeting of the year Jan. 13, the Hamilton County Commissioners made several board appointments. The following people were appointed to various county boards: 4-H liaison: Steve Dillinger Alcoholic Beverage Board: Aaron Batt Board of Finance president: Mark Heirbrandt Sec

01/14/2025

One year and one month after groundbreaking, the Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield officially opened its doors Jan. 4 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the $25 million facility at 874 Virginia Rose Ave. The YMCA includes the Westfield Washington Schools natatorium and is the 12th branch of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis.

There’s no need to feel down in Westfield. One year and one month after groundbreaking, the $25 million Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield opened its doors Jan. 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 874 Virginia Rose Ave. The YMCA includes the Westfield Washington Schools’ natatorium and is t...

01/13/2025

Crews responded to a fire at Walmart on 151st Street and Grayhound Pass around 4 p.m. Jan. 13.

Crews responded to a fire at Walmart on 151st Street and Grayhound Pass around 4 p.m. Jan. 13. According to reports, the fire may have started when merchandise caught fire. The building was reportedly evacuated as crews put out the flames. A thick cloud of black smoke was visible. Westfield an

01/13/2025

Executive Director of Hamilton County Community Corrections Ralph Watson will retire Jan. 17 after 35 years of public service. Kevin Mulroony, who has served as the agency’s director of administration since 2014, will step into the role of executive director.

Executive Director of Hamilton County Community Corrections Ralph Watson will retire Jan. 17 after 35 years of public service. Watson has been the agency's executive director since its inception in 1990. Tammy Sander, the county's communications director, said under his leadership, the agency

01/13/2025

Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said plans to move the golf cart conversation ahead are taking shape. Willis said members of the city council will kick off a listening tour on the golf cart ordinance this month to gather information on what the people in their communities think about the proposal. In June 2024, Willis introduced the effort to expand the ordinance to allow golf carts to travel on named and perimeter trails.

Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said plans to move the golf cart conversation ahead are taking shape. In June 2024, Willis introduced the effort to expand the city’s golf cart ordinance. The change aims to allow golf carts to travel on the city’s named and perimeter trails. Willis said city council...

01/12/2025

Boutique Bargain Bash, a discounted shopping event showcasing local boutiques and small businesses, will return to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, 2003 Pleasant St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 18.

Boutique Bargain Bash, a discount shopping event featuring local shops and small businesses, will return to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, 2003 Pleasant St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 18. Miranda Weaver and Amanda Garst, Fortville residents and co-owners of online boutique Variet

01/10/2025

The Westfield City Council recently approved a planned unit development to add 186 homes on 138 acres adjacent to Wood Wind Golf Club. The development will include three holes as part of the golf course.

Wood Wind Golf Club in Westfield will get an upgrade for three of its holes, but the golf course itself isn’t getting bigger. A planned unit development adding 186 single-family homes west of Wood Wind Golf Club between 161st Street and 166th Street was unanimously approved by the Westfield City C...

01/09/2025

Hamilton County is celebrating 131 employees for their service to the community. Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander said the board of commissioners and the county’s human resources department recognize and honor employees annually for long service by presenting service awards at the end of each five years of employment.

Hamilton County is recognizing 131 employees for their service to the community. Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander said the board of commissioners and the county’s human resources department honor employees annually for long service by presenting service awards at the end of eac...

01/09/2025

Westfield residents who have questions about local ordinances can now find the answers at their fingertips. The Westfield City Council approved a measure last month to compile its city ordinances into a complete, simplified code in digital and hard copy form, published by American Legal Publishing.

01/09/2025

The receptacle is in the Veteran Service Office on the first floor of the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville

Tom Logan, left, of the Hamilton County Veteran Services Office, and former Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward, who retired at the end of 2024, stand beside a new receptacle for retired U.S. flags. The receptacle was provided by the National Association of Counties and distributed to Indiana count

01/09/2025

New rules for the City of Westfield’s food truck policy were enacted Jan. 1. The rules were approved last month by the city council, and provide specific limitations for mobile food vendors.

New rules for the City of Westfield’s food truck policy were enacted Jan. 1. The rules were approved last month by the city council and provide specific limitations for mobile food vendors. “Some of the limitations included restrictions in signage; hours of operation; location not being in a rig...

01/08/2025

Westfield High School junior Jackson Clary first rode in a gravel race in the fall of 2019 in Zionsville.

“I fell in love with it from there,” Clary said.

Westfield High School junior Jackson Clary first rode in a gravel race in the fall of 2019 in Zionsville. “I fell in love with it from there,” Clary said. Prior to that race, Clary had gone on c*cling rides with his father, James Clary, earlier in 2019. “My dad had raced years prior with a c*c...

01/07/2025

Last month, the Westfield Board of Public Works and Safety gave authorization and approval of real property acquisition and eminent domain actions, if necessary, for three separate construction projects.

Last month, the Westfield Board of Public Works and Safety gave authorization and approval of real property acquisition and eminent domain actions, if necessary, for three separate construction projects. Most notable is the Monon Trail tunnel project — the construction of an underground trail conn...

01/07/2025

The Hamilton County Commissioners held meetings Dec. 9 and Dec. 20 where they awarded bids for small structures at Whistler Road/Forkner Ditch, Pennington Road and Middleton Avenue, and approved a consulting contract for the county’s auditors office, amongst other items.

The Hamilton County Commissioners held meetings Dec. 9 and Dec. 20, when they awarded bids for small structures at Whistler Road/Forkner Ditch, Pennington Road and Middleton Avenue, and approved a consulting contract for the county’s auditors office, amongst other items. The next Hamilton County C...

01/06/2025

The Westfield City Council opened the door to additional riverfront district development in downtown Westfield and Grand Park in late December. The new districts will be established around two areas — along Main Street and Grassy Branch east of downtown; and in Grand Park between Ind. 32 and 191st Street, adjacent to Grassy Branch and Cool Creek.

The City of Westfield will hit the ground running with development projects in 2025. The Westfield City Council opened the door to additional riverfront district development in downtown Westfield and Grand Park in late December. By state law, businesses within a riverfront district can apply for a