and website in this browser for the next time I comment Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative The Noblesville softball team split its two games at the Noblesville Invitational last Saturday the Millers cruised past Decatur Central 14-4 in six innings but Noblesville took a 5-4 lead after scoring three runs in the third innings The Millers then added six runs in the fourth and scored three more in the sixth inning to end the game Haley Schatko provided the game-finishing hit blasting a two-run home run with one out in the sixth inning Schatko also hit a grand slam in the fourth inning She was 4-for-4 at the plate and drove in eight runs including an RBI double in the second inning and an RBI single in the third Addi Emmerson smacked a two-run homer in the third inning Brookelyn Grayson blasted two doubles and totaled two RBIs Zapp and Roslyn Ervin both hit one double as well Noblesville dropped its second game to Plainfield 5-0 Noblesville is 11-5 and plays Monday at Mt Vernon before hosting Hamilton Southeastern Tuesday in a Hoosier Crossroads Conference game I too feel like I love the "quiet" times even more these days Frys which is a part of Kroger has been doing senior day for years but learned I am allergic to the metals used in the implants I would really like to know if this procedure is less painful during recovery is excited to announce the grand opening of three new locations in Indiana this May Wawa is inviting Hoosiers to join the festivities in Daleville “We’re thrilled to bring Wawa's brand of convenience to Indiana,” said Brian Schaller “Our commitment extends beyond fresh offerings; we aim to be a strong The company plans to open up to ten stores across Indiana this year with aspirations to expand to 60 stores in the long run Each store represents a significant investment—around $7.5 million—and will create approximately 2,000 new jobs Excited to be part of Wawa’s journey? The company is hiring for a variety of positions as it expands throughout Indiana. Interested candidates can apply now at www.wawa.com/careers INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Noblesville has been named one of America’s most welcoming places by Make My Move a company connecting movers with relocation programs across the country which started during the rise of remote work opportunities helps communities attract new residents by offering incentives has successfully drawn remote workers by providing $15,000 in cash and amenities to new residents “There are millions of remote workers across the country that are looking for new homes,” Evan Hock “And it’s open season for communities that want to attract new residents and workers.” shared her positive experience using the Make My Move program to relocate to Noblesville “The whole process was very seamless,” she said noting the assistance she received from local realtors and community members Miller explained that her family was drawn to Noblesville due to its highly rated schools and family-friendly environment reminiscent of the smaller towns in the Midwest where she and her husband grew up Make My Move offers incentives to remote workers to encourage them to bring their families and jobs to Noblesville This initiative has also seen ‘boomerangers,’ individuals who return to their hometowns after living elsewhere communities like Noblesville are becoming attractive destinations for remote workers seeking a welcoming environment and incentives to relocate Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away of a sudden medical emergency on Wednesday 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis "getting better looking every year" to David and Nancy (Lepanen) Lutz in Kokomo Craig was a 1990 graduate of Noblesville High School and graduated from Wabash College in 1994 where he was a pitcher on the baseball team and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity Craig was a decorated sales professional for Republic Services He was a member of the Fifty Club of Noblesville Craig coached Noblesville High School baseball for 9 years and was starting his 11th year as their softball coach He loved golfing and long-distance running Craig and Amy enjoyed traveling out west and hiking - Yellowstone was one of their favorite places He was a devoted Pop-Pop to his grandchildren Brad (Karen) Lutz and Mark (Erin) Lutz; his in-laws Vernon & Kathy Zook; his brother-in-law Steve (Lana) Zook; and several nieces & nephews Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a Celebration of Life service at 5:00 pm Memorial contributions may be made to carry on Craig's legacy Please mail your donation to: Indiana Members Credit Union Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Indiana Pacers' G League affiliate will have a new home and a new nickname next season Pacers Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday the Indiana Mad Ants will become the Noblesville Boom The nickname honors Bobby "Slick" Leonard who coached the Pacers to 529 wins and three ABA championships The team will play in The Arena at Innovation Mile The Arena construction is expected to be completed this summer and the city expects to draw 65,000 fans annually for games basketball is in our DNA,” PS&E President of Business Operations Todd Taylor said “That’s why expanding access to professional basketball especially in a vibrant and growing city like Noblesville is a game changer not just for local fans and families who want to experience the action up close but also for the young athletes who want to develop their skills and land a spot in the NBA.” Visit NoblesvilleBoom.com for more about the changes coming for the team The Mad Ants played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse the past two seasons during arena construction in Noblesville The team previously played in Fort Wayne and were named after “Mad” Anthony Wayne who was an American Revolutionary War general and U.S The Noblesville baseball team honored its two senior managers and players last Saturday afternoon on Senior Day They welcomed in former JV Black head coach Riley Benner and the Lebanon Tigers One big fifth inning put the Millers over the top for a 6-1 win allowing just four baserunners through the first four innings Lebanon’s Nate Kouns reached on a passed ball after striking out Willie Shelton dropped a single just over Chris Martz at third Brooks Johnson sent the lone Tiger run home when he got on base with an error from Aiden Reynolds at short Aiden Ramsey and Garrett Dixon started the home half of the fifth with each getting hit by a pitch Freshman Zac Glander doubled to left to score Ramsey to tie it 1-1 Trevor Corbett hit an infield single to third Glander advanced to 3rd and Corbett to second on a passed ball The bases were loaded with an intentional walk of Reynolds Cole Schott was the third in the inning to get hit by a pitch from Kouns to score Glander That brought in Willie Shelton to relieve Kouns Tanner Miller then hit a sacrifice fly to left to score Corbett and it was 4-1 scored on a balk by Shelton to push it to 5-1 With Ramsey back up for the 10th hitter of the inning Schott ran home on a wild pitch for what became the final score of 6-1 Gaskill (2-2) went the distance for a complete game Noblesville (11-8) has won six in a row and hosts the Oak Hill Golden Eagles (10-7) on Monday at 6:30 p.m and Juanita (Courter) Woodmansee in Marion Carol was a nurse receiving a degree from Indiana University She was an active member of the North Harbour Gardening Club She was a Sunday School teacher and attended Bible Study Carol had a strong faith in God through Jesus Christ Donald (Sarah) Reid and Gregory Reid; brothers Allan (Betty) Woodmansee and Foster (Robyn) Woodmansee; daughter-in-law Betsey Reid; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday 2025 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church Visitation will follow the service until 12:30 pm at the church Private burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville at a later time Memorial contributions may be made to Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80997 (http://www.compassion.com/) or Young Life, Young Life, PO Box 5184, Harlan, IA 51593-0684 (https://younglife.org) the son of Ronald G and Catherine L (Callahan) Thieman 1999 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Noblesville He is also survived by sons Kyle & Tori (Heath) Thieman plus their daughter Noramae of Cicero and Jacob & Lauren (Hornback) Thieman of Noblesville Heather (Thieman) & Eric Hendrich of Noblesville and their sons Koy Hendrich & girlfriend He is survived by his mother-in-law Phyillis (Manring) & Doug Pike of Elwood; sister-in-law Kim (Eubanks) & Jeremy Winn of Whitestown and their children Olivia (Winn) & Nate Gonzalez and Gabe Winn & fiancée Jade; step brother-in-law Justin & Kristy Eubanks of Pendleton and their children Austin Lilli and Kinslee; step sister-in-law Jami and Rodney Ballard of Pendleton and their children Elizabeth and Brian.  Chris graduated from Noblesville High School in 1991 Joseph’s College in Rensselaer and graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University He worked for Sallie Mae & USA Group – Fishers for 20 years in IT He then worked for Interactive Intelligence / Genesys – Indianapolis as an IT Database Administrator for 8 years Chris was currently at Progressive Insurance – Carmel as an IT Database Consultant He enjoyed working with the people at the various companies through the years and made many special friendships Chris appreciated all the support given to him through the years but especially by the Progressive Insurance employees over the last several years through his illness.  Chris had been active with the Noblesville Youth Baseball organization as a coach working volunteer and board member for over 15 years He also had been active with Boy Scouts when Kyle and Jacob were growing up spending time with his family and friends and going to school and sporting events of his children and nephews He enjoyed having gatherings with the Sheltons barbequing and smoking meats for various occasions but especially the holidays Chris was a fan of the Noblesville Millers Indiana University and UConn Women’s Basketball Being a supportive father was his most important role in life.  The family wants to thank all of the medical staff that have worked with Chris for the last several years kindness and friendship meant a lot to him and us Friends may call at the Randall & Roberts Funeral Center at 1685 Westfield Road A private burial for the immediate family will be held at the Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville please send a donation to Noblesville Youth Baseball IN 46061 or to a charitable organization of the donor’s choice Condolences may be left at www.randallroberts.com 2025 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis 1942 to Edgar Eugene and Alice Maxine (Lane) Burris in Noblesville Joe proudly served in the United States Army with the 18th Artillery He worked in the concrete business for many years and attended Calvary Christian Fellowship and is in the Noblesville High School Hall of Fame The Burris Family has entrusted Randall & Roberts Funeral Home with Joe's care Memorial contributions may be made to Tony Etchison Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, 615 N. Alabama Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or https://etch21.com/ As the vote on a hotly contested development at Morse Reservoir neared last December a smattering of threats from a handful of people alarmed officials at Noblesville’s City Hall social media posts and an especially unhinged phone call went far beyond the sometimes-heated words residents hurl at lawmakers during so-called NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) fights according to an IndyStar review of the correspondence The messages surrounding the $250 million housing and retail Morse Village project were so aggressive Mayor Chris Jensen made the unusual decision to publicly disclose them in an effort to tame the discourse He also referred the messages to the Noblesville police and Hamilton County prosecutor to investigate though neither found that a crime had occurred The Morse Village project was just the latest to face fierce well-organized community resistance in Noblesville one of the fastest-growing cities in Indiana Jensen described “multiple threats of violence against elected officials and members of staff,” but originally didn’t provide any details Even after Jensen made his announcement about the threats some online commentators suggested he was exaggerating their seriousness to garner sympathy for the administration support for the project ahead of the vote Through an Access to Public Records Act request and interviews with city officials IndyStar found the number of threats were few but their timing and intensity caused added concern What the threats saidThe most hostile threat came to the City Hall switchboard on the morning of Dec the day before the City Council was to vote on a zoning change for Morse Village In a rambling screed of nearly eight minutes the caller unloaded a fusillade of profanities “and that they leave … property to their children and grandchildren … and that the police kill them for using the property that their parents and grandparents worked for.” who lists his home address in the state of Delaware doesn’t mention Morse Village — or any development — and does not name any members of the council whom IndyStar is not identifying because he was not charged with a crime has a scant criminal history and no apparent family ties to Indiana but he did receive a ticket in Noblesville for a traffic violation last year City officials said the phone call came only hours after similar emails from a Noblesville resident to four of seven city council members “You should all be kicked out of office and thrown to the curb,” the email reads “This is a bulls--- and crooked jurisdiction town that people should put you to rest You suck.” But none of the four council members who were sent the emails are on the Zoning Board of Appeals and two were not even council members at the time “You lied and cheated on the gravel issue and you do the same here,” reads the email which contained punctuation and grammatical errors “Why are you still in office after the court says your totally wrong and cheating There’s so many issues in this town that are wrong and can’t change This town sucks and no one challenges this bull---- and how to correct a corrupt city council and Mayor F a 72-year-old man living in the Wellington neighborhood with no criminal history The neighborhood is several miles from both Morse Reservoir and the gravel pit proposal but is near one city councilor When a phone call followed the emails so shortly officials were alarmed enough that they referred everything to the Noblesville police and Hamilton County prosecutor “Any of these instances would have been concerning they illustrate a heightened threat environment,” Noblesville spokeswoman Lexie Rock said She called the communications "something different," from the norm that needed to be investigated did not rise to the level of criminal conduct,” according to a statement by police public comments period with "an appropriate," number of police on hand The foes most often complain the development encroaches on their privacy devalues their land and adds traffic and noise Councilor Todd Thurston, who received one of the December emails said the great majority of messages on the most contested of projects are civil but lawmakers can probably expect more as the city grows "It is just real easy to avoid face-to-face confrontations with a keyboard attack.”The tactic is counter productive “If you attack and are not civil I am not going to answer,” Thurston said “It is not the way to get your point across.” City officials can receive hundreds of emails often arranging meetings with residents and developers Rock said while some related to Morse Village contained “aggressive language,” they “were not viewed as threats to the safety of any officials.” The gravel pit opponents regularly protested outside of City Hall without incident “City welcomes and respects feedback and criticism of pending proposals,” Rock said Councilor Aaron Smith, who also received one of the threatening emails said he generally welcomes open communication often meets constituents for coffee and wouldn’t be deterred “I consider what happened an outlier,” Smith said “I’ve found it is not partisan at all but people with a passionate level of engagement Smith said many constituents just want to know that they’ve been heard “I was surprised the volume got turned up so loud.” Call IndyStar reporter John Tuohy at 317-444-6418. Email at john.tuohy@indystar.com and follow on X/Twitter and Facebook NOBLESVILLE — The Noblesville City Council has voted to rezone over 850 acres plotted for the Gatewood Lakes neighborhood clearing the way for what is poised to be the largest development in the city's history "I am so excited about this project," said Megan Wiles who represents the district where Gatewood Lakes will be built "This development isn't going to have any negative impact on the downtown area plans to offer a mix of housing options along with trails and manmade lakes Betsy Henke-Garfield of Henke Development Group says the project has the opportunity to serve a broader community than most neighborhoods we have an opportunity to create a cohesive and intentional community," she said While many have expressed excitement about the potential for growth and improvement in the area Issues such as increased traffic and the preservation of agricultural land were the main concerns Wiles acknowledged the increasing demand for housing in Hamilton County "For those who want to move to Noblesville for a rural country setting saying the development corporation intends to invest in improving road infrastructure "It will actually alleviate some existing issues just by the fact that when you go in you're required to add some of those safety parameters on roads," she explained WATCH | Noblesville leaders announce plans for massive housing development The project is set to take 7-10 years to complete and the city hopes to begin construction this fall NOBLESVILLE — Noblesville is proud of its historic buildings but maintaining old infrastructure can be costly The Noblesville Preservation Alliance is taking on a potentially expensive project to save the bell of a long-demolished school The organization recently received Seminary School's old bell from the Noblesville School District The bell has been in storage since the school was demolished in 1969 and the Alliance is raising money to return it to its former home "The bell is in need of restoration," Noblesville Preservation Alliance executive director Joshua Glassburn-Ruby said "Preserving it and putting it in Seminary Park is our goal for the proceeds." Glassburn-Ruby was hired as the organization's first executive director this year It was founded as a volunteer organization to save the Craig House from demolition in 1987 but it wasn't really being respected," founding member Kurt Meyer said They treat it like it was always this way when it was not." Glassburn-Ruby hopes to raise money through a gala on April 24 to establish a grant program and keep Noblesville's historic structures postcard-worthy "A lot of people do not know that the Noblesville Preservation Alliance is one of the main reasons why everything in this area still looks the way that it does," Glassburn-Ruby said Meyer said it is powerful to reflect on how the attitude toward historic preservation in Noblesville has changed since the organization started speaking for the buildings sometimes it gets unpleasant when you have to disagree with a governmental body but you will bring people along with your enthusiasm over time," Meyer said 1928 to Ray and Catherine (Emmert) Bell in Brazil Mildred worked as a secretary/bookkeeper at Forest Hill and Hinkle Creek Elementary in Noblesville She was a member of Delta Sigma and Noblesville First United Methodist Church John (Kelli) Dierdorf and Dan (Kenda) Dierdorf; daughter 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and her brother Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 2025 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home Mildred will be laid to rest next to John at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity NOBLESVILLE — Living on an island within walking distance of Ruoff Music Center could no longer be out of the question for homebuyers the Noblesville planning committee will hear a proposal from Zionsville-based Henke Development Group for a proposed community called Gatewood Lakes The 1,100-acre community would offer homes of various sizes Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen is optimistic about a new development slated for the east side of Noblesville that he believes will fulfill a critical need for the city a need that we don’t have in Noblesville,” Jensen said The neighborhood is designed as a live-work-play golf cart community that will offer single-family homes the community also hopes to offer various amenities including 2.5 miles of shoreline along the community’s soon-to-be man-made lake and a mini-marina with light watercraft options “It’s going to give us a boost in the retail space on the far east side,” Jensen said Jensen says some homes could even be located on an island in the community's lake district Indianapolis-based realtor Mark Dietel has seen a significant rise in demand for developments like Gatewood Lakes all in a golf cart community," Dietel said "You see it around the country and other places You've seen it in South Florida for a long time Bringing that element up here in the Midwest and Indianapolis I think is I think there's just going to be a lot of demand." Dietel also argued it could bring a big boost to a stubborn housing market that hit a 30-year low in resales in 2024 “Not only does it help existing inventory grow but it helps that resale market," Dietel said While some argue that Hamilton County suburbs like Noblesville risk losing their appeal due to rapid development Mayor Jensen contends that it must be done respectfully “There are opinions on all sides of growth but we're trying to manage that appropriately and make sure all voices are heard,” Jensen said The Noblesville Planning Committee will hear the proposal Tuesday night and make a do-pass or do-not-pass recommendation to the city council The Noblesville City Council is expected to vote on Gatewood Lakes as soon as next week NOBLESVILLE — The Indiana Mad Ants moved from Fort Wayne to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in preparation for a new arena in Noblesville The arena is almost done and the team will have a new name to match Noblesville mayor Chris Jensen said the Arena at Innovation Mile near Hamilton Town Center is "80 percent done" and will likely open this summer The $40 million arena will seat 3,500 people which is about half the size of the brand-new Fishers Event Center just down Interstate 69 Jensen said the two new arenas in Hamilton County can coexist they're built differently to house different kinds of events," Jensen said "We're always competing with one another jokingly if someone in central Indiana lands an opportunity like this or a new business We have to stop thinking city by city and start thinking region by region and state by state." The Mad Ants played their last game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Monday afternoon Some fans such as Dan Vance made the trip down I-69 to watch the Mad Ants' last game "The team has meant a lot to me as someone who watched them in Fort Wayne and as someone who worked for this organization and had the opportunity to do so," Vance said "It will mean a lot for the people in Noblesville because they've been able to buy into this being their team since the move from Fort Wayne Jensen said the team will change their name when they move into the Arena at Innovation Mile He said Noblesville will be the city name but did not reveal the rest of the name "Since we're making the big investment that we're making here for the Pacers they realize the importance of making sure that Noblesville's name is on the team," Jensen said "I'm excited to see what they add to the end of Noblesville to make this team official here." Correction: An earlier version of this story listed an incorrect date for the Noblesville Plan Commission public hearing Plans are proceeding for a massive $2 billion residential development in Noblesville that amounts in scope to some Indiana small towns Gatewood Lakes would be a square-mile of homes man-made lakes and stores between 156th and 146th streets and Olio and Cyntheanne roads  Zionsville-based Henke Development Group submitted plans to build 2,422 houses and possibly 1,000 apartments over seven to 10 years The housing will include single-family houses the 1,300-acre development will have a population well over 5,000 “This is far bigger than anything ever developed in Noblesville,” Reed said adding that the next two largest developments are both on 600 acres The farmland in unincorporated Hamilton County was sold by the Gatewood family to Henke and valued at $3.4 million The city is annexing it in a voluntary agreement so it can provide street More: Fishers is getting a second Target. Here's where The costs of added police and fire protection and other city services will be off-set by property tax collections which the city estimates will reach $6.3 million annually by the fourth year of development Reed described the development as high-end and self-sustaining “Henke is known for building communities within communities,” she said The project site would be divided into six sections such as Garden Park District and Gatewood Landing — and a commercial district will be a 200-acre section called Deer Creek Village  The village will have mixed-use developments of apartments Artist’s renderings show a big-box style hardware store and grocery along with smaller businesses in a downtown setting consistent with the "Main Street," architectural aesthetic of Hamilton Town Center Single family house townhomes with a variety of sizes and styles from different home builders will line residential streets with sidewalks in other parts of the development More than 20-miles of trails will snake through 140 acres of parkland and along several water bodies At least one footbridge would cross a lake leading to an island in one of the lakes Gatewood Lakes is north of Noblesville’s Innovation Mile business and technology corridor and east of Ruoff Music Center Reed said the proposed golf cart development is close enough for residents to walk to either of the nearby amenities “It works well within the contours we’ve crafted and the trail connections” she said The project was introduced to the City Council Tuesday and will be sent to the Plan Commission for a public hearing on Feb From there it goes back to the council for a possible vote on Feb The Hamilton County Historical Society has announced the hours of the 61st season of the Santa House on the Square includes a visit with the big man himself inside his house and a candy cane for each child the Historical Society is extremely grateful for the sponsorship of Fredericks Contractors (WISH) – The mayor of Noblesville claims federal red tape is putting a piece of Hamilton County history at risk.  Noblesville’s Midland Bridge, first built in the 1890s over the White River, was taken down for city redevelopment projects meant to improve mobility and connect the downtown The city partnered with Conner Prairie Museum in 2023 to preserve the bridge after its removal Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen says federal regulations are restricting how the city considers the bridge’s future.  More than 150 acres of parks are planned to open over the next five years which has opened discussions about whether to reinstall the bridge in Noblesville The Republican mayor says federal regulations ranging from rules on storage to requirements to study alternatives are allowing the bridge to deteriorate in the time it could be repurposed.  “Look at government overreach and red tape,” Jensen said “The studying that often times takes longer than the construction itself is just costing taxpayer dollars.”  Jensen says he’s already had conversations at the state level and is asking constituents to reach out to federal lawmakers for regulatory relief or grant assistance.  city officials are considering how the bridge could be used as an asset at a new park.  According to Noblesville Economic Development Director Andrew Murray during a recent council meeting a quarter billion dollars in new development is coming to the shore of Morse Reservoir at East 206th Street and Hague Road The City of Noblesville and development firm LOR Corporation call it “Morse Village.” Several residents in an existing neighborhood call it something far less pleasant and his daughter Kim spoke to The Reporter about their concerns over this project They all live on the west side of Hague Road directly north of the West Pointe portion of the Morse Village project and wildlife including – but not limited to – a bald eagle nest the Noblesville Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at City Hall Council Chambers Several residents and an attorney from Paganelli Law Firm will be present to argue against this development plan but which residents told The Reporter they first heard about through the most recent Noblesville State of the City presentation in September Noblesville Economic Development Director Andrew Murray and Adam Hill from LOR Corporation presented the plan to the Noblesville Common Council on Oct. 15. You can watch the full presentation online at tinyurl.com/bdum3z8m A summary of the plan is also available online at tinyurl.com/MorseVillagePlan Paganelli Law Firm helped Hamilton County Neighborhood Preservation Group win a court decision to reverse a Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals decision to allow a gravel pit in their neighborhood Jamie Ross told The Reporter she was shocked to learn the details of the planned development “There’s going to be the shopping area and I don’t know if it’s apartments or townhomes but I thought that was over there [on the east side of Hague Road],” Ross said “I didn’t realize that they were trying to squeeze all this in a very tight area that we have behind us.” That immediately raised a privacy concern for the Rosses “They’ve talked about these units being three and four stories high with rooftop access and balconies,” Ross said The Rosses and others expressed concerns over tall structures being built just beyond their backyards They said they worried about people in these new homes being able to look directly into their living rooms most of which were originally built with large glass windows and doors for the very view of nature they are about to lose A bald eagle and a red-tailed hawk as seen from the Rosses’ home Morse Village’s West Pointe will be built just beyond where those raptors stand “We’ve lived here about eight years,” Jamie Ross said I can show you pictures of the bald eagles right behind my fence line Kim Kerwin said she was also surprised by this development because she thought the land was not able to be developed due to existing regulations “I guess we never thought this would happen either because I was understanding a lot of that is protected wetland,” Kerwin said “This is one of the last pieces of land that has not been developed,” Jamie Ross said seeing how the reservoir is so built up over the years Among the birds they are concerned about are the bald eagles nesting in a small stand of trees in an otherwise open field on the east side of Hague Road This is addressed in a City Council presentation by LOR Corporation a link to which is available in this article LOR is planning to leave a 330-foot buffer zone around the eagles’ nest and make that area into a park called Eagle Park Preserve and Thompsons said they do not believe 330 feet is enough Fish and Wildlife said the undeveloped radius should be 330 to 660 feet Considering the trails that are planned to be built within the new park and closer to the nest than the edge of even the lesser 330-foot radius these residents do not believe the eagles will stay There was a plan for a different development in this same area in a previous administration “What it’s currently zoned as is single-family,” Jamie Ross said we didn’t think they could develop because the back half is on a floodplain they shot everything down on the basis of the protected wetlands.” people these residents are reaching out to say they thought it was already too late to do anything when the mailed notices arrived “When I was going out to get these petitions signed this is already a done deal and we can’t do anything about it,’” Bill Ross said “And that’s because of the way the mayor spoke in the interviews that he gave One of the biggest obstacles that I have been facing is people assume it’s already a done deal and that the zoning has happened.” Jamie Ross said she feels the current administration is more concerned with serving potential future residents instead of the current ones “You’re looking past people that live here that are your residents,” Ross said “We’re supposed to be your constituents And you are overlooking us for maybe what could be it will have me rethinking the next time I go place a ballot who I’m voting for – mayor city council – because this is a disgrace.” Everyone who spoke to this newspaper said they love Noblesville They chose to live in Noblesville over options in Carmel and Fishers because of the peaceful small-town feeling and the proximity to nature “We moved here 12 years ago,” Frank Kerwin said “We lived 17 years in Fishers and we were getting tired of everything with all the new construction going on It wasn’t Fishers and it wasn’t Carmel And we loved downtown Noblesville at that time.” Everyone present said they agreed that it felt like they were losing their hometown this is my hometown and it just hurts me to see,” Jamie Ross said “There’s so many people that get enjoyment from birdwatching and watching the eagles In the posts that people do on social media the photographers have done an amazing job It’s just like you’re taking this little slice of nature heaven and you’re obliterating it is pretty much what’s going to happen I walked the levee with my dog all the time and I live in waterscape I cannot imagine three and four-story buildings adjacent to that levy much less losing all of the wildlife developing the east side of will make traffic noise so much more but taking the wetlands and building this high density development absolutely ridiculous When my family moved to Carmel in the 50’s we can see how Fishers and Carmel are no longer the optimum community to move to – it’s all filled out with concrete Now Noblesville and Westfield are feeling the pain of “economic development” There is a fox that hangs out in the trees just resting adjacent to the trail construction on a business has been halted for THREE YEARS But those eagles in West Pointe will leave when construction starts would LOR and everyone else be intentionally misrepresenting the natural inhabitants That was a funny comment “we thought this was protected wetland”…in Indiana you might as well have belived it was Santa Clauses protected summer base camp Decades of unabated growth have forever changed that landscape & accompanying quality of life & while it’s true we all have services at the tips of our fingers now what we’ve given up to attain that was far more valuable than the ease of which we can get our car washed or procure chicken nuggets the eagle will continue to live in his or her nest the eagle will be gone when the first bulldozer arrives the city will approve anything as long as it is producing tax revenue the bridge walkway on the bridge over wilson’s ditch at 16th and south street has been closed for at least 2-3 years I attended the meeting th the Noblesville Middle School for the LOR meet and great Re: the development My property is at the southwest corner of the proposed South Point section of Morse Village I have enjoyed for 12 years the quiet country living and having my view across the fields to Hague and the occasional eagle flights into our woods area and trees We won’t miss the eagles’ swoop down on our small pets if and when the Eagle Park is affected by construction My property is in the flood plain and I pay nearly $100/month for flood insurance LOR is constructing 2 dry retention ponds at the SW corner of South Point which will distance us from any housing being built but we will still have those houses on the horizon That is indeed”progress,” as one plausible reasoning for this event While I hear and understand others’ heartburn about their “view” and potential degradation of property values this is “progress.” Whilst we will all experience the pending changes we also must needs accept and welcome the infrastructure changes that will eventualize and it has become a NASCAR race most mornings and evenings not only for those wanting to bypass the left-hand turn onto Hague from 206th street but also those wanting to bypass the speed limit at the Middle School area on Hague and 196th street with Little Chicago Rd project being completed by year’s end much traffic will be alleviated on Hague Rd I and my neighbors on James Rd heartily welcome this LOR project It’s not about a devaluation of property values Many /most residents of the properties along West Pointe and North Point may not recall the angst which landowners in the Morse area voiced when the land changed 30-50 years ago and their “view” changed Current property owners didn’t have a crystal ball when they moved and built in their present nirvana this is quite and abrupt transition in life Noblesville residents need to show their support at the City Council meeting on December 3 at city hall to block this development Let us enjoy what is left of our city to enjoy please there are empty new apartments that our city council approved that are empty! Beaver gravel development was stopped so please Noblesville residents we have to stop this one too so we can the City who really owns this city This is typical behavior from the “Chamber of Commerce” gangsters that Hamilton County calls Republicans but who really have no party or ideals other than making money with nothing but pavement from 146th to 216th Our families didn’t move to Noblesville to watch it turn into Carmel Nor did we move here to advance our political careers and friends’ bank accounts Until we have candidates from more than one party on our ballots in November Can someone please send a link to where I can join the coalition to stop this development I believe I have some expert and professional knowledge I can contribute The question is how creative do the Pacers want to get Does the organization dare pick a name that rivals one of the funkiest in a league sprinkled with colorful monikers like the Rio Grande Valley Vipers Rip City (Portland) Remix and the Capital City Go-Go (Washington D.C.) Pacers Sports and Entertainment President Todd Taylor said the team is in the final stages of selection and would reveal the team nickname in late March or early April near the end of the G-League season Noblesville officials have said “Noblesville,” would be in the title and they would like to see the nickname reflect some history or characteristic of the suburb More: Get the latest Hamilton County news. We're relaunching our IndyStar North newsletter The Mad Ants title, while splashy, is a name steeped in history rather than a reference to, say, angry fire ants that crawl up your pants and make you dance a Revolutionary War general who went on to forge the western frontier in the Northwest Territory the Pacers might have delved into Noblesville’s founding or its basketball history scrambling or any other description that would add some zing to a sports team name 200 years later when the manager of the Noblesville Milling Company bought the school new uniforms under the condition they use the nickname The “Mad Millers” has a nice ring to it but might not be accurate depending on working conditions and employee morale at the time According to a paper written by Hamilton County Historian David Heighway the first independent teams in Hamilton County formed in 1906 the Fishers “Red Arrows” and Carmel “Kelts.” Atlanta had the “Torts” and Arcadia played from 1923 to 1925 but had to barnstorm because it didn’t have a gym The nickname was believed to stand for The Noblesville Team In the 1930s more independent teams formed in Noblesville including the “Boosters," the “Merchants" and the “DeMolay,” all named for their founders and financial backers Pro teams began in the late 30s — with the first being the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons Indianapolis fielded a team called the Olympians led by two heroes of the 1948 United States Olympics gold medal teams The team folded in 1953 after the heroes admitted their part in a college point-shaving scandal The Indiana Pacers were formed in the old American Basketball Association in 1967 Some teams hold contests to solicit nickname suggestions from fans but the final choice is often questioned as being the one the teams wanted all along  Others hire consultants to help them choose Taylor said the Mad Ants didn't use either plus creative resources at the NBA level," Taylor said in an email to the IndyStar He said the team did a "ton of research," including visits to the Noblesville History Museum and interviews with "key stakeholders." "Ideally we want a name that connects back to the Pacers DNA but also represents current Noblesville," Taylor said Unusual team professional names recently chosen include the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League and the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA a sea troll who lives in the caverns of the home arena and the official team fan club is the KrakHeads The Mad Ants played their home games this year at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and were known as the Indiana Mad Ants but will move to Noblesville next fall is still home to several minor league teams and remains fond of colorful nicknames; its minor league baseball team is the Tin Caps and the hockey team is the Komets Gary has embraced the Rail Cats minor league baseball team that plays in the Steelyard compares to minor league baseball for eccentric nicknames Among them: the Binghamton Rumble Ponies; The Rocket City Trash Pandas; The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp; the Amarillo Sod Poodles; and the Albuquerque Isotopes The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville is scheduled to open this summer and will seat 3,413 basketball spectators Located on 600 acres at 141st Street from Olio Road to Cyntheanne Road the $35 million city-owned stadium will host the G-League team concerts and other sports and entertainment Fishers recently opened its own arena that is the home of the Indy Fuel ECHL minor league hockey club the Fishers Freight Indoor Football team and the Indy Ignite women's pro volleyball team Call IndyStar reporter John Tuohy at 317-444-6418. Email at john.tuohy@Indystar.com and follow on X/Twitter Noblesville’s sweetheart couple Aaron Head (Noblesville’s Community Engagement Manager) and Lindsey McVey (Co-Founder & Marketing Director of the Indiana Peony Festival) found their “forever” in the heart of Noblesville From first meeting at the Indiana Peony Festival vendor tent at the Noblesville Main Street Farmers Market to dating along all the spots of the historic square there is no other young love story as charismatic as this It was truly a Hallmark movie in the making While their story is timeless, it’s Head’s endearing engagement idea that pulled at the heartstrings of man – taking a polished family heirloom from Smith’s Jewelers and bringing a legacy back to life. Click here to watch their sweet love story unfold with the aid of Smith’s Jewelers Smith’s Jewelers is the premier sponsor of the 2025 Indiana Peony Festival Creating special moments for their customers for over 75 years Smith’s has been a community anchor with its readily identified physical presence on the Noblesville Square This year, let Smith’s Jewelers help you create unforgettable special memories With the support of Noblesville’s hometown jeweler your heartwarming moments deserve to be celebrated bringing “Your Love (WISH) — The Noblesville city government is eyeing a pedestrian bridge for residents living south of downtown and east of the White River Noblesville reported Friday that it’s received a $1,599,999.20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program to begin planning the White River Pedestrian Bridge project The goal is to increase accessibility for residents in the surrounding neighborhood The grant will enable the city to conduct essential design and planning initiatives to address the community disconnection caused by state roads 32/38 The project, a news release from the city says and efficient route across the White River connecting residents to essential daily services The news release did not provide a timeline for construction of the project Partners in the planning are the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority Letters in support of the grant application came from the development authority the Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development NOBLESVILLE — The City of Noblesville has announced that King Jugg Brewing Company will take over the site of the former Bolden's Dry Cleaners Construction for the new brewery is expected to begin in late 2025 King Jugg plans to invest at least $4 million into the redevelopment and will lease the property from the Noblesville Redevelopment Commission “Noblesville’s thriving downtown is a family-friendly place where you can shop “King Jugg is the right fit for this location enhancing the spirit of the former Bolden’s site.” which operates a brewery in Broad Ripple and a taproom in Fishers Initiatives such as Bikes for Kids have provided bicycles to local children in need Key features of the new brewery will include: Residents can look forward to a vibrant addition to downtown Noblesville as King Jugg Brewing prepares to open its doors Noblesville city officials announced the Gatewood Lakes master-planned community on the city’s east side by the Henke Group a renowned custom home and high-end community developer The plan will be introduced to the Noblesville Common Council at its upcoming meeting at 6 p.m The over 1,100-acre community will offer a variety of builders and home sizes The proposed location for this community is at the intersection of 146th Street and Olio Road a master-planned dynamic business and technology hub that will serve as an anchor for revolutionary thinking and a gateway for innovation This community buildout will span over seven to 10 years and is expected to break ground in 2026 Gatewood Lakes will offer single-family homes and 2.5 miles of shoreline along the community’s lake district Gatewood Lakes will have 140 acres of green space including a mini-marina with light watercraft options The development includes over 20 miles of scenic trails for walking “The Gatewood Lakes development will offer a unique living environment for current and future residents in Noblesville,” Mayor Chris Jensen said “The Henke Group has designed a community that will provide opportunities to enjoy nature Located near Noblesville’s Innovation Mile on our city’s growing east side Gatewood Lakes will bring a variety of housing options and a vibrant community to enhance the quality of life of its future residents.” A key highlight of the development is Deer Creek Village a mixed-use hub named after the renowned Deer Creek Amphitheater This vibrant center will offer various services and experiences and an expansive selection of shopping and dining options It will be conveniently located within walking distance of the Ruoff Music Center This project is a division of the Henke Group which has held the land for investment purposes for years and has worked closely with the Gatewood family and the City of Noblesville to conceptualize and zone the property thoughtfully These efforts were undertaken to ensure the innovative project is an enhancement to Noblesville’s overall vision for Innovation Mile “In times of continuous change and countless opportunities people seek to spend their time in environments that enhance their quality of life,” Henke Development Group Owner Steve Henke said “There is a growing demand for high-quality developments with abundant amenities We are witnessing a shift towards quality and experience Noblesville has responded to the demand with Innovation Mile and Hyde Park Gatewood Lakes builds upon that response to further establish Noblesville as a desirable place to live with proximity to Ruoff Music Center and Hamilton Town Center.” At the core of Gatewood Lakes lies a lake district with a vibrant community island This development offers residents a unique lifestyle centered around nature and leisure and promises easy access to a wide array of amenities that cater to the needs of all generations “The Gatewood Lakes development provides a unique opportunity to our city’s east side as we continue to grow our housing diversity and quality of place for residents,” Common Council President Megan Wiles said “The Henke Group invested substantially in the amenities that will be offered at this generational development Learn more about the Gatewood Lakes development at GatewoodLakes.com Dutch Bros Coffee was founded in 1992 when two brothers bought an espresso machine There are nearly 1,000 locations in 18 states The first Indiana location will be in Noblesville “We are beyond excited to be introducing Dutch Bros and sharing Dutch Luv to a brand-new community,” Local operator Julius Chancellor said “Our team is stoked to serve the beautiful Noblesville area and the amazing people that make it so special.” Dutch Bros is known for their coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas and energy drinks. For more information, click here (WISH) — A Boone County-based developer will soon present Noblesville officials with plans for a massive housing development east of Ruoff Music Center Henke Development Group will develop Gatewood Lakes on more than 1,100 acres; that’s 1.7 square miles The project will extend from the Olio Road overpass for I-69 northward to 156th Street and west to Cyntheanne Road A news release issued Friday from the Noblesville city government said the golf-cart community will take 10 years to build A groundbreaking is anticipated sometime in 2026 “This project is a division of the Henke Group which has held the land for investment purposes for years and has worked closely with the Gatewood family and the City of Noblesville to conceptualize and zone the property thoughtfully These efforts were undertaken to ensure the innovative project is an enhancement to Noblesville’s overall vision for Innovation Mile,” the release said Gatewood Lakes will include single-family homes and mutlifamily homes from multiple builders the community would include 2.5 miles of shoreline along a new lake including a small marina for light watercraft the community would include an area to be called Deer Creek Village with shopping The area would be within walking distance of the Ruoff amphitheater which was originally named Deer Creek Music Center when opened in 1989 The development would be in the Hamilton Southeastern school district Henke Development Group created the housing communities of Promotory of Zionsville a community in Westfield with two golf courses Henke also developed Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus and Kokomo’s Championship Park Noblesville Common Council was scheduled to hear about the project during its next meeting at 6 p.m From Conner Street to Pleasant Street to bridges and trails Noblesville has invested in road building and repairs at an unprecedented rate the last five years The conveys of bulldozers and dump trucks has been frustrating for drivers who’ve seen disruptions in their daily routines Next time, city officials decided, they'd have a coherent message for weary citizens before announcing any large project. The public relations arm of American Structurepoint, of Indianapolis It would include a "tagline,“ logo and website On Wednesday, the announcement came: a project to beautify downtown. It will be called Embrace Downtown. The website is up “Embrace Downtown will add elements to promote an environment that supports a vibrant and healthy downtown economy,” Mayor Chris Jensen said in the news release But documents reviewed by IndyStar reveal a project larger in scope than any previous downtown project More: Westfield approves $27M apartment and restaurant project to revitalize declining downtown at a cost of $594,000 in December to design the project which will include sewer and water pipe replacement downtown City documents and interviews indicate it’s a larger version of the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan first written in 2018 When the city tried to roll it out during the Coronavirus pandemic it faced public resistance The 315-page original plan recommended widening sidewalks on 9th Street and Logan Street reconstruction on Maple Avenue and 8th Street It would have added more outdoor dining space an arts venue and changed some parking from diagonal to parallel Noblesville spokeswoman Lexie Rock would not provide details of the work under this new reimagined Embrace Downtown plan but said in an email to IndyStar the work “will support a critical infrastructure project by the City of Noblesville.” She said hiring the media firm was "a robust multi-faceted effort to involve downtown businesses downtown property owners and downtown residents in project planning and keep them apprised of the progress." A significant difference this time appears to be an emphasis on the sewer water pipe and below-surface electrical work on several streets A letter from subcontractor Ratio Architects to CrossRoad said the 2021 streetscape plan was a “much smaller project” than what has been proposed this time The new job includes “complete replacement of the existing sidewalks and roadways within the right of way and utility upgrades as needed” for street fixtures and other upgrades Officials identified the following streets as the highest priority: • Logan Street between White River and 10th Street • 8th Street between Logan Street and Clinton Street • 9th Street between Conner Street and Clinton Street Five other street sections are also included as lesser priorities including 10th Street between Conner (State Road 38) and Clinton streets Jensen hinted in his announcement that this project would be an updated version of the streetscape plan from 2021 “The project team received a substantial amount of input and feedback when the project was initiated beginning in 2020 and has a head start in the design phase for Embrace Downtown,” it read City Councilor Aaron Smith said officials have long discussed reviving the streetscape plan and he’s been insistent with the administration that if they are going to dig up sidewalks they should also take a look at what’s underneath them “It just saves a lot of money in the long-run,” said Smith and where they have been dug up workers have found them corroded or made of different materials through the years Last summer, workers reconstructing Conner Street discovered seven buried fuel tanks that could have been placed there a century ago The reason for the Indiana Department of Transportation project in the first place — which stretched four miles and lasted more than three months — was to replace 100-year-old underground bricks with thick layers of concrete and asphalt Combining progress and charmThough the streetscape plan has been lingering for six years Smith said the city’s first attempt at implementing it “was just not the right time so we paused it” But officials have long agreed on the need to modernize downtown while retaining its historic charm. He said Franklin was an example of how it can be done right and it took the city 16 years to get there — and city officials plan to visit more cities “The goal is to preserve the aesthetics that people love about downtown like brick streets you see on Logan Street In a Downtown District Committee meeting last November City Engineer Alison Krupski described the city's new — then unnamed — plan as a “very large,” project which should not begin all at once. She added that the start should wait at least until the end of the $113 million ReImagine Pleasant Street Project, which began construction in 2022 and is scheduled to finish at the end of  2025 Councilor Dave Johnson said at the meeting that businesses which were hurt economically during the Conner Street work needed a break before the next big project and were just seeing crowds returning Kari Clouse, who has owned Karisma Boutique “I don’t think any of us could take back-to-back summers like that I know a lot of other cities are revamping their downtowns and there are some areas that can be improved here.” Jill Dolak owner of Noblesville Antiques on the Square, also said many merchants think downtown and the infrastructure need improvements Organizations like Noblesville Main Street and Noblesville Create regularly consult with the city “Do we feel like the sidewalks need upgrades “But the main concern as always is that you are not upsetting that historic downtown feel.” Dolak said when the Streetscape was first floated in 201 the city officials pushing it out to businesses minimized its size and the merchants felt mislead “There was a lot of miscommunications at the time,” she said It left a bad taste in a lot of peoples’ mouths.” told IndyStar that the city wanted to be careful about messaging this time and was cognizant of the timing The city hired the PR firm “because of the importance of public input for this project – and in acknowledgement of the many other projects underway in Noblesville,”  Rock said in an email The city hired Structurepoint to promote the Reimagine Pleasant Street project The firm built a website with videos and updates on the construction Fishers did the same a few years ago when it hired Fishers-based Imavex for $500,000 to handle the PR for road rebuilding on State Road 37. A website, 37Thrives, keeps residents updated on progress a member of the Noblesville Preservation Alliance a local publisher and a past mayoral candidate has been a long-time critic of what he says is a lack of originality and “responsiveness to local needs.” “If you’ve got to hire a PR firm to sell your project then maybe it’s not a very good project,” he said The city does whatever it wants and everything it can to squelch opposition.” He worries most about city leaders trampling the historic aesthetic of the city in the name of progress but let’s not do things because other cities are doing it,” he said the Noblesville High School Symphony Orchestra is getting ready for a performance in the Music for All National Festival “One of the things I find magical about playing music is you’re forced to be so completely in the moment and connected to everyone else in the room That’s the only way that this piece will come together and sound the way it's supposed to,” said Mina Vendt The Music for All National Festival is bringing student musicians from across the country to the Circle City It’s a chance to bring together middle and high school concert bands Part of the organization's mission is to create and expand positive life-changing experiences through music It’s the first time the Noblesville High School Orchestra will play in the festival They had to qualify through an audition tape “It was very gratifying and just tells me we’re doing some really good things here,” said David Hartman the head orchestra director at Noblesville High School “This is the first time Noblesville has ever done something like this Noblesville is the only high school from Indiana performing in this year's festival Students say they were excited to play in their own backyard it’s just breathtaking,” said Katie Williams “To be placed on the level that you’re worthy to be playing there is amazing,” said Vendt The festival runs from Thursday to Saturday It’s not just about the performances on stage but the lessons learned as well “Discipline I can apply anywhere in the real world I encourage parents to put their kids into music because it is going to teach them responsibility and ownership more than I’ve learned anywhere else in my life,” said Orff The musicians will also get feedback from college professors and participate in skills workshops more trees and less parking highlight Noblesville’s big plans to give people on foot a little more room to gather safely on its historic downtown square Design plans released by CrossRoad Engineers show artistic renderings of a square that favors pedestrians over vehicles with rounded curbless street corners that can be crossed in seconds and more outdoor restaurant seating space on Conner and Logan streets The concept has been on the drawing board for at least seven years as a way to modernize the square and bring it in line with consumer With other major public improvement projects finishing up Mayor Chris Jensen and the city council decided now was the right time to begin especially because badly needed underground water and sewer improvements are a critical part of the project City officials note that the downtown streetscape has not significantly changed in about 35 years and some underground pipes are more than 100 years old The project has been coined, “Embrace Downtown” by a public relations firm hired by the city to promote it American Structurepoint said the top two objectives of the work are to “preserve and celebrate the existing character of  Downtown Noblesville,” and  “cultivate a traffic-calmed environment centered  around pedestrian safety and accessibility.” The plans include spruced-up buildings facades decorative street lights and outdoor furniture The diagonal street parking facing the old courthouse will remain but parking across the street will be switched to parallel to make more room for sidewalks The project follows the contours of the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan first written in 2018 The design of the project’s first phase will be completed in 2025 and construction is expected to be completed in 2026 NOBLESVILLE — People who live along Edgewater Drive in Noblesville have grown accustomed to the sights and sounds of nature but a new proposal for this area behind me could pave over nature and turn it into townhomes The proposal would build homes on farmland and what residents say is a flood plain Many people who live along it have major concerns about how it will impact the ecosystem and wildlife that call it home "We don't want this developed,” Ann Mummert said Mummert is part of the baby boomer generation She feels as if the city wants to push her generation out She enjoys the peace and tranquility that her home currently has She’s worried that if more townhomes and condos come to the area Others moved to the area from out of state They wanted more space and less housing density Something they say will go away with the proposed development "What they are proposing for West Point alone is why we left California,” Renee Deguevara said Both of those women are just two of hundreds of residents who are opposed to the development which would add more than 600 single-family homes The area in question is behind Jami Ross's house pictured below She says it will change the living experience for herself and her neighbors as well as the wild that calls the area home and they are out in this field hunting and scavenging over winter I watch them dive bomb back in Party Cove,” Ross said It is the coolest thing I have ever seen." Residents are concerned that if the area is developed the bald eagles that nest in the area will leave The mayor says there is a plan to preserve that part of the area "This project calls for a 30-acre park with binoculars and a seating area in and around the trees that the eagle nest is currently in,” Chris Jensen The mayor says there are other benefits to this project He says the community needs more housing and infrastructure updates the mayor says a roundabout will be built at 206 and Hague Road He also feels that more options for housing like condos and townhomes will encourage more people to call Noblesville home "We want to make sure we have all options on the table to keep Noblesville folks in Noblesville and also recruit those who want to come join our community as well,” Jensen said Neighbors hope a compromise can be reached The group of neighbors WRTV spoke with said they aren’t opposed to single-family homes going in the area They feel the lots will be bigger and cause less damage to the ecosystem "We realize that we need more houses but why this and why here,” Ross said “You could build these anywhere but the devastation and the harm that will come to Party Cove The eco-system is irreplaceable and you will not build it back." The Noblesville City Council has a meeting on December 17 where they will allow public comment and ultimately vote on whether or not to rezone the area More than 600 people have signed a petitionopposing the proposed change WRTV reached out to the developer for comment but did not receive a response NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — King Jugg Brewing Company will be moving into the former Bolden’s Dry Cleaner’s location in downtown Noblesville Located along the White River, at 151 N. Eight Street, the brewing company’s new location will be in Noblesville’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment District “King Jugg Brewing Company has committed a minimum $4 million investment into adaptive reuse of the site and the building along with significant economic impact and community involvement commitments,” the city of Noblesville said in a press release Construction on the brewing company’s new location is expected to begin before the end of 2025 I look forward to having King Jugg in Noblesville and the impact it will bring to our downtown,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said Noblesville Redeployment Commission will review and consider approval of the project agreement 3 meeting of the Noblesville Common Council was both well-attended and exceptionally civil That last part is of note considering a presentation with public comment for the proposed Morse Village development was on the agenda The public comments allowed at the Common Council meeting were an opportunity for those who did not get the chance to speak at the earlier Noblesville Plan Commission meeting to go on the record about Morse Village There were several changes to the project plan since the last Plan Commission meeting in November all of which were highlighted Tuesday evening According to Council President Darren Peterson there will likely be an opportunity for the public to speak again at the upcoming Dec which is when a vote of the project is expected to take place At issue were ordinances 72-11-24 and 73-11-24 changes in zoning from single-family residential areas to a mix of single-family residential and planned business zoning for the 173 acres of the Morse Village project near Hague Road and 206th Street The text of those ordinances is available at these links: 72-11-34 and 73-11-24 Before discussing any of the project details Mayor Chris Jensen thanked Peterson for using a non-traditional two-meeting setting so more citizens would have the chance to be heard Jensen said he has visited the homes of concerned citizens and met with the public in other venues over this project in recent weeks “I want to acknowledge the many people that are here tonight in public the several people who reached out to me,” Jensen said I have had the chance last week to spend nearly two hours in a home on Edgewater Drive … to discuss and to listen and to learn about the perspective of neighbors myself as well as Councilor Thurston and Councilor Davis spent several hours at Harbor Trees as well understanding the perspective of neighbors and residents in and around that area and I know you as city councilors continue to listen and learn as well.” “I know there’s been a lot of misleading information going around the community I want to talk through in detail this evening which should dispel many of the myths that are circulating.” “Despite the misinformation being represented by the remonstrants group the comprehensive plan denotes three different land uses for this property “What we are planning here on West Pointe aligns perfectly with what is contemplated in the comprehensive plan and as noted in the city staff report West Pointe will include roughly 135 units including townhomes ranging from two to four stories This is very contrary to the petition that is circulating we are fully committed to reducing the heights of the condo buildings down a full floor to three stories livable over ground level parking for a total of four stories we’ve worked with neighbors to the north and we’ve agreed to reduce the northernmost townhomes Hill spoke about why LOR believes exclusively building single-family homes is not a good fit for this development we are designing this community to be higher end,” Hill said and the 13-foot earthen levy restricts the ability to get views from the site without going vertical Verticality is the primary reason townhomes and condos are such a better fit for this piece of ground.” Hill addressed several other topics in detail including: the impact on existing home values in the area (according to LOR and their consultants After LOR Corporation’s 30 minutes presentation detailing the project and the new changes that came as result of community feedback Public comments were far too numerous to go over in detail but we are highlighting a few and providing a link to the video of the meeting at the end of this article Two attorneys from Paganelli Law Group spoke of concerns about the sustainability of existing businesses in the area and the long-term effects on residents already living nearby as well as the concerns about the long-term survival of nearby Harbour Trees Golf and Beach Club in light of the increased water usage that will be required Harbour Trees has wells providing millions of gallons of water per year for business operations Both a Paganelli attorney and Harbour Trees owner Andy Gigante spoke about how any impact on the existing water table could damage the golf club “I played golf with [American golf course designer] Pete Dye,” Gigante said It’s like a work of art to golfers and to the golf community We’ve had Golf Digest out to look at it The commitment I made to him is that I would be the best steward possible and so I have to represent it as passionately as possible … My fear is that several years from now we might be in a situation where I cannot keep those promises to the members It was also noted that Harbour Trees currently has a waiting list for new members that is two years long so new residents to this development are not likely to get a membership until long after they have moved in said there is more available housing in Hamilton County than is necessary now “There is a disconnect between policymakers aspirations and market realities,” Jones said I do listings … Currently in Hamilton County – October/November of 2024 – there are 630 to 700 listings daily There is no shortage of listings in Hamilton County.” James Moore said he spent 27 years representing another county’s planning commission “Zoning and planning is something I’m familiar with,” Moore said “And good planning is essential to beneficial growth in your community Uses need to be harmonious and complementary The transition from uses should not be stark and abrupt And what we have in West Pointe is a very stark and abrupt change … And quite frankly Deb Polise is a Hamilton County realtor who said she has been working in the industry for two decades I can say with complete certainty that rezoning this property in the West Pointe with townhomes is going to damage the beauty and character and natural resources of this land and surrounding neighborhoods Three-story townhomes are one of our worst products on the market You probably don’t know that because you don’t sell them But I can’t remember the last time I sold a three-story townhome Polise also stressed the obligation of the city to its current residents first Mayor Jensen and LOR Corporation officials were given time to respond Several members of the Common Council also asked their own questions and asked that they be addressed before a vote is taken at the next meeting A vote on these two ordinances is expected to take place at that meeting For those readers who prefer to see the entire meeting for themselves in order to make their own judgments – which this newspaper encourages everyone to do – this link will take you to the portion of the meeting that deals specifically with Morse Village Thanks go out to our friends at Hamilton County Television for continuing to stream public meetings and help keep citizens informed There has been controversy about comments Mayor Chris Jensen made during a podcast on Election Day this year about Morse Village and other potential developments in Noblesville During Tuesday’s meeting the Noblesville Common Council Mayor Jensen read the following social media post into the public record: Anyone who knows me knows I strive to be as open and transparent as possible I recorded a hour-long podcast with two local realtors I attempted to highlight the importance of adding more housing options in Noblesville for those who wish to age in place and stay here “We need baby boomers to get out of their homes so younger families can repopulate our neighborhoods.” I recognize and own that the statement in and of itself was offensive and insensitive my point was to say that by providing more housing options for empty nesters and the “55 and better” population The goal is to have options for all current members of our community so that Noblesville both remains home to those already here and becomes home to the many families who seek to live in such a wonderful community and I hope that for those who are offended you would take the time to listen and reflect on the entire message Note: Mayor Jensen’s cell phone number is (317) 509-3134. You can also reach him on social media and via email at cjensen@noblesville.in.gov The full podcast in question is available on YouTube So comes now the opportunity for community axe grinding in the name of transparency & inclusion Perhaps Mayor Jensen could spend a few years in an East Bank Apartment on the 3rd floor overlooking Connor Street 1,129 beautiful square feet and a tiny balcony for enjoying traffic jams and exhaust fumes Maybe then he could understand the idiocy of these mixed use multi-tenant monstrosities 2019) in anticipation of closing on a home to complete the move north from Florida I had already purchased a large backlit cross to hang on the wall but I also wanted to get a new Bible for this new (old) home I visited a Christian bookstore with my granddaughter I asked for a large print NLT (New Living Translation) Bible The sales lady told us she thought she had one more copy left  As we walked toward the back of the store it felt like we were in a Harry Potter movie going through a mysterious library with all the different books and cobwebs hanging from the dusty shelves She handed me the copy of the Bible and I removed it from the box The Bible opened immediately to the Gospel of John This is my most favorite chapter in the whole Bible John 17 is a direct prayer from Jesus for you and for me This whole chapter is denoted in red letters as spoken by the Lord himself “I am praying not only for these disciples (the Lord’s original disciples) but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.” God prayed for YOU thousands of years ago long before you were born!  I believe Jesus still prays to Father in Heaven for His disciples to this day I also purchased a teenage version of “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young for my granddaughter. As we went to check out “Brenda” was my departed twin sister’s name She passed away at sunrise on Easter morning in 1996. Now THAT took my breath away and I dropped my jaw for a few more seconds not fiction,  right here in Noblesville You continue to communicate with me every day I’m so blessed that you’re beside me every step to let Your light shine through me so others may come to see and know of Your love Bonnie Zickgraf is a retired pastor, author, and columnist for The Times, and an RN. Send comments and prayer requests to [email protected].  A builder of racecar transport trucks is moving its headquarters from Ohio to Noblesville Evolve Transporters will move to Washington Business Park at 151st Street and Cumberland Road The City Council approved the development this week Patch Development will build the 250,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility beginning in April 2025 and is expected to finish in the second half of 2026 City officials said the move marked a milestone as the city's first motorsports company “This development highlights our state’s deep connection to racing and its potential to attract industry leaders and talent,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said in the news release Noblesville Economic Development Director Andrew Murray said officials hopes the deal leads to more companies choosing to move to the vast industrial space Noblesville has carved out for growth “Evolve Transporters HQ relocation to Noblesville is a significant announcement for our region and workforce and I look forward to Evolve being a valued part of our community,” Murray said ”I’m grateful to Evolve for investing in Noblesville and embracing our passion for motorsports and culture of innovation.” Description:  An Indiana high school student and her pro-life student group are challenging local school officials after they derecognized the group after the student sought permission to post flyers with pro-life messages.  ADF attorneys will be available for media interviews following argument Tuesday WHO:  Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys WHAT:  Available for media interviews following oral argument in E.D WHEN:  Immediately following oral argument WHERE:  U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, Room 2722, 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago; or view the livestream contact ADF Media Relations Specialist Brigit Berkeley at (480) 381-3977 the freshman student met with the principal of Noblesville High School to form a chapter of Students for Life of America After the student completed all required steps the school officially recognized the club but later told her she could not post flyers that included pro-life messages “Students don’t lose their First Amendment right to free speech when they walk into a school building,” said ADF Legal Counsel Mathew Hoffmann “This isn’t just about a flyer; this is about a school telling a high-schooler that she can’t publicly express messages that are important to her School officials punished the student because she sought to share flyers that expressed pro-life messages While other student groups at the school are allowed to express messages that are important to them this club was specifically punished because of the messages on the flyers We are urging the court to recognize the free speech rights of all students not just those who agree with the opinions of school officials.” At the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year to discuss forming Noblesville Students for Life which she hoped would “educate [her] peers on the issue of abortion and empower [her] peers in a local community with pregnancy-related items.” After the student filled out the questionnaire the principal gave her the student sought permission to post flyers that used a Students for Life of America template that included photographs of students holding signs in front of the U.S “I Reject Abortion,” “Defund Planned Parenthood,” and “I Am the Pro-Life Generation.” School staff insisted that she post the flyers without the pictures telling her at one point that the flyer could not be “political.” The same day an administrator told the student she couldn’t have “political” flyers “We are eager to protect the rights of students whose views may differ from some preferred viewpoint,” said Zac Kester CEO and managing attorney of Charitable Allies “A standardless prior approval requirement for speech is contrary to what the First Amendment requires.” “The district court’s decision discourages parents and weakens First Amendment protections by insisting that a temporary loss of rights is nothing to worry about,” added Kristan Hawkins “But students do not lose their First Amendment right to freedom of speech at the schoolhouse gate.” The ADF Center for Academic Freedom is dedicated to protecting First Amendment and related freedoms for students and faculty so that everyone can participate freely in the marketplace of ideas without fear of government censorship One-page case summary Mathew Hoffmann serves as legal counsel in the Center for Free Speech at Alliance Defending Freedom where he works to defend free speech and combat global censorship and coercion He has represented clients in free expression cases across the country and has argued cases before the U.S Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Ninth Circuits and the Alabama Supreme Court Hoffmann clerked for the Honorable Robert J Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and served as an associate at a large law firm from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2018 He graduated summa cum laude and served as an editor for the Notre Dame Law Review Hoffmann graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Science with honors in chemistry and a double major in government Hoffmann is admitted to practice before the District of Columbia and Virginia bars as well as numerous federal appellate and trial courts Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building non-profit legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom © 2025 Alliance Defending Freedom is a registered 501(C)(3) Charity. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions (WISH) — The last day to eat at the 60-year-old Jim Dandy restaurant in Noblesville will be Jan who took over the business from their father but they don’t know the buyer’s intentions their kids were not interested in taking over the business at 2301 E The restaurant opened in April 1964 with only carhop service the large dining room regularly hosts community groups for meetings and reunions Curbside-To-Go service began after the carhop service ended Popular items include its trademarked Broasted Chicken which was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic but reopened soon after health officials after allowed it The restaurant was closed briefly in December 2020 as it and other business struggled during the COVID pandemic A letter to customers was posted on the door on Thursday and the staff — some who have been there for four decades — were also told that day Equipment in the restaurant will be auctioned The Greenfield restaurant closed in October 2021 WISH-TV news partner The Hamilton County Reporter contributed to this report PHOTOS | Jim Dandy in Noblesville to close