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Prostitution ring bust at Zionsville and Carmel spas
One man and five women face prostitution charges as a result of a police-led raid on Beijing Spa of Zionsville and Dove Spa of Carmel Wednesday morning. A Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force, along with several area police agencies, participated in the investigation which began in August 2012 after investigators received anonymous tips of possible sexual activity inside. Police announced [...]
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Villagio files for bankruptcy
Zionsville’s Villagio Ristorante and Bar, 40 S. Main St., once the home of the famous Adam’s Rib restaurant, has filed for a liquidation bankruptcy. The Italian restaurant, managed under ERJ LLC, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 3. “The original petition for a Chapter 11 that was filed in July of 2012 was dismissed a month ago. My client [...]
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ZCHS scores big in national survey
Commentary by Brian Kelly and Steve Greenberg It shouldn’t come as a surprise to any of us that Zionsville Community High School is a highly regarded secondary-education institution. Still, it’s cause to celebrate when you find out that ZCHS is ranked No. 1 among the comprehensive high schools in Indiana, and No. 5 among all high schools in the Hoosier [...]
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New gallery open for visitors
Local artist Doug Arnholter is passionate about creating public art, and now the community can stop by and enjoy his work at an open house in his new gallery and workspace, Doug Arnholter Fine Art and Design, May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Zionsville. Arnholter, who has been working out of a warehouse at 54th and Winthrop [...]
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New year, newly organized space
A new year has begun, and it’s the perfect time to start fresh and get rid of all the junk that’s cluttering up your life – and your home. Simplify your life by getting organized with the help of some well-designed products and innovative storage solutions. Take a look at a few of these creative ideas and little enhancements. Because [...]
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Officiating app biz opens
Co-founders Kyle Armstrong, Joshua Koch and Zionsville resident Mark Baltz have recently opened their new office for The Tyros, LLC, in downtown Zionsville. The Tyros is a high-tech startup that has developed a web and mobile application that will allow sports officials to collaboratively improve their officiating skills at every level. “Having officiated for over 10 years myself, I saw [...]
ZCHS scores big in national survey
Commentary by Brian Kelly and Steve Greenberg It shouldn’t come as a surprise to any of us that Zionsville Community High School is a highly regarded secondary-education institution. Still, it’s cause to celebrate when you find out that ZCHS is ranked No. 1 among the comprehensive high schools in Indiana, and No. 5 among all high schools in the Hoosier [...]
Courageous moms are plentiful
I am still in shock, or maybe it’s awe, and my feet are definitely sore as I completed my quest to meet moms who own businesses in Zionsville. Main Street, First Street, Boone Village and even Michigan Road were traveled, but I know I missed many of you, and I’m sorry. I focussed my search mainly on moms who own [...]
Honoring seniors and their teachers
“His devotion and caring inspired me to do my best,” Benjamin Hansen said of teacher Lee Banitt, “He helped me to love learning chemistry.” Hansen’s words were a familiar theme among students at this year’s ZCHS Academic Top 5 Percent Breakfast co-sponsored by the Zionsville Rotary Club and Zionsville Community High School held last Thursday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. [...]
Villagio files for bankruptcy
Zionsville’s Villagio Ristorante and Bar, 40 S. Main St., once the home of the famous Adam’s Rib restaurant, has filed for a liquidation bankruptcy. The Italian restaurant, managed under ERJ LLC, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 3. “The original petition for a Chapter 11 that was filed in July of 2012 was dismissed a month ago. My client [...]
Man convicted of armed robbery
On May 2, prosecuting attorney Todd J. Meyer announced that after four days of trial, a Boone County jury convicted bank robber John O. Study, a 50-year-old from Zionsville resident, on 13 different charges. “It was a great day for the citizens of Boone County,” Meyer said. “These convictions were a direct result of a complete team effort among law [...]
New gallery open for visitors
Local artist Doug Arnholter is passionate about creating public art, and now the community can stop by and enjoy his work at an open house in his new gallery and workspace, Doug Arnholter Fine Art and Design, May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Zionsville. Arnholter, who has been working out of a warehouse at 54th and Winthrop [...]
Meijer opening in Anson
On May 6, Duke Realty Corp. announced that Anson will soon include a Meijer store. Meijer has confirmed that it plans to break ground on the project this summer. The store will be located between Central Boulevard and Whitestown Parkway (Ind. 334), in the business district of the 1,700-acre-development. “We are pleased that Meijer is moving forward with its plans [...]
Walkers hope to raise money, awareness
Anthony Serrano is your typical kindergartener. He loves going to school at Union Elementary, talking to friends and playing at recess. But at just 18-months-old, Anthony was diagnosed with a type of mitochondrial disease called Complex 1, making his muscles weak, causing him to have low energy and making it difficult to digest food. “When he was diagnosed with the [...]
Environmental study on Dow eases concerns
A special meeting of the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission was held on May 3 specifically to discuss the environmental concerns on the Dow property deal. August Mack Environmental presented the RDC a comprehensive study with results of its subsurface investigation. The Phase II subsurface investigation determined the areas that were suspected to have contamination were not an environmental threat to the [...]
