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BARKTOBERFESTThe annual Humane Society for Hamilton County event, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St., includes pet-related vendors, food and beverages, live music, a canine agility course, adoptable pets, pet costume contest, pet portraits, games and more.INDIANA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETYThe...Continue Reading

Westfield resident Mitch Frazier has been named the new president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., effective Oct. 5, following a Sept. 17 announcement from Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.Frazier, an experienced business leader, will work alongside Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich and support the Braun administration’s plans for Indiana’s...Continue Reading

Westfield Mayor Scott Willis introduced the proposed 2027 city budget to the council and the public Sept. 14, calling for a spending plan that totals $89.4 million and includes a slight tax rate decrease.Willis noted that the 2027 budget is balanced, with all projected spending aligning with projected revenue. He...Continue Reading

A little over a decade since its opening, it's hard to picture Westfield without Grand Park. Matt Trnian, who has been involved with operations at the sports campus almost every step of the way, has watched the city establish an identity and grow around the hub with its dozens of...Continue Reading

Westfield has a new game in town that co-owner Adam Grubb describes as “if Topgolf and Putt-Putt had a baby.”At the new Stick & Hack, Lucky Putt combines the short game and obstacles of mini golf with the neon lights, mini games and scorekeeping at businesses like Topgolf. The new...Continue Reading

Visitors to the Westfield International Festival can sample food from around the world, learn a few K-pop dance moves, explore Peruvian culture and even meet a llama — all without leaving Grand Junction Plaza.The festival returns from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 with more than 45 vendors and activities...Continue Reading

The Westfield Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved design standards and permitted uses Aug. 3 for the proposed Grand Park District, sending it back to the city council for a final vote.The proposed new zoning district would streamline development inside the Grand Park footprint. Senior Planner Lauren Gillingham-Teague said it allows...Continue Reading

Special Olympics Indiana Fall Competition has begun and will return to Grand Park in Westfield Oct. 4 for cornhole, distance running and walking, flag football and soccer.Westfield is only one stop in the fall games, which began Aug. 15 with the equestrian state competition at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds...Continue Reading

Westfield Parks and Recreation celebrated the end of renovation work at Simon Moon Park with a special ceremony Aug. 20.Westfield Mayor Scott Willis noted his personal connection to the park.“We live right across the street and I used to bring my kids over here all the time,” Willis said. “My...Continue Reading

Plans for a proposed 500-acre “agrihood” development were introduced to the Westfield City Council Aug. 24, calling for a mixed-use development comprising about 1,000 homes — a blend of single-family attached and detached homes and multifamily dwellings — along with some commercial use.About 200 acres of the proposed Hidden Oaks...Continue Reading

The City of Westfield, IN, is preparing for another incredible LIV Golf tournament at Chatham Hills. This marks the second year the city has hosted the Indianapolis stop of the LIV Golf League. This year promises four action-packed days of world-class competition and family-friendly events.What is LIV Golf Indianapolis?LIV Golf...Continue Reading

Westfield’s Grand Junction Plaza has been awarded the Outstanding Award in Sustainability and Resilience from World Landscape Architecture.The WLA Awards celebrate the top achievements in global landscape architecture, acknowledging both built and conceptual projects, according to the organization’s website.“Many of the projects develop landscapes and spaces that tackle challenges faced...Continue Reading

An ancient sport is coming to Westfield in 2027, when Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus hosts the 143rd USA Archery Target Nationals and 2027 U.S. Open.The events also will feature Stage 1 2028 Olympic Team Trials Qualifications, which include compound archery for the first time, according to a news release...Continue Reading

The City of Westfield has launched the Westfield International Passport, a free digital experience that encourages participants to explore more than 30 local restaurants, markets and businesses that offer international cuisine and experiences.Featured restaurants offer Korean barbecue, Japanese ramen, Venezuelan dishes, Mediterranean favorites, Mexican cuisine, Italian meals and French-inspired pastries,...Continue Reading

Ongoing developments in downtown and Grand Park and the 2027 city budget were among the topics Westfield Mayor Scott Willis addressed during his July 16 quarterly town hall meeting.PARK & POPLARThe Park & Poplar mixed-use development kicks off this summer. The $123 million project will include office spaces, retail, restaurants,...Continue Reading

A new development in Westfield is moving forward after a rezone was introduced July 27, with plans calling for up to 270 new homes on 127 acres on the west side of Eagletown Road south of 186th Street.The Westfield City Council reviewed the proposal for the Eagle West neighborhood in...Continue Reading

Westfield residents heard an update about various ongoing and planned road projects during Mayor Scott Willis’ quarterly town hall meeting July 16 at the Westfield Washington Public Library.“Because nobody cares about our roads,” Willis joked. “There’s nothing that gets people wound up more than infrastructure, and I don’t blame you.”Willis...Continue Reading

Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant chain Birdcall is expanding into the Greater Indianapolis area, with site selection in process in the Carmel-Fishers-Westfield corridor.According to Birdcall, a multi-unit franchise agreement for five restaurants has been signed for the Indy metro area.“Leading the development is Nikunj Patel, an experienced franchise operator and owner of...Continue Reading

After exceeding its performance goals since becoming a subsidiary of the Downtown Westfield Community Development Corp., Wood Wind Golf Course plans to expand and make some capital improvements, with funding from a $2.65 million grant approved July 20 by the Westfield Redevelopment Commission.Before the unanimous vote, Economic and Community Development...Continue Reading

The Indianapolis Colts Training Camp 2026 will be the last camp celebrated at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, a 400+ acre sports campus and multi-use development, in Westfield, IN. Although it’s a bittersweet farewell, after hosting 8 camps at the state-of-the-art sports complex, this celebration of the Colts, the game,...Continue Reading

Flag football has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years.It is estimated the sport is played by 20 million people in more than 100 nations. It will become an Olympic sport in 2028.The NFL is in on the movement, too. The NFL, ESPN and RCX Sports will host the third...Continue Reading

When Indiana was still a frontier of swampland and forests yet to be tamed, a group of Quakers from North Carolina settled in the central part of the state, naming their new home after the southern community they had left: Westfield.Town founders Asa and Susannah Bales and many others brought...Continue Reading

The Hamilton County Commissioners reviewed priorities for the county’s Community Development Block Grant program at their July 13 meeting.Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the CDBG program provides resources to local governments to expand economic opportunities, build public facilities and develop affordable housing.The total funding available...Continue Reading

Entering 2026, the City of Westfield was in the spotlight as far as being a sports destination.The Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus hosted the Indianapolis Colts training camp and was a finalist in hosting a team base camp for the FIFA World Cup. The inaugural LIV Golf Indianapolis event at...Continue Reading