GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Common Council approved re-zoning approximately 80.15 acres on the southeast corner of Interstate 65 and Worthsville Road to accommodate a new Buc-ee's travel center on Monday, September 21.
The vote passed 7-2 following a presentation by representatives of Buc-ee's and public comment from residents and school leaders. Council members Gibson, Campbell, Hill, Hopper, Lexi, Manship, and Haga voted in favor, while two members opposed the petition.
The proposed 74,000-square-foot travel center represents a $50 million investment and is expected to employ between 175 and 225 people with an annual payroll of about $9 million.
In addition, Buc-ee's plans to fund between $13 million and $14 million in local infrastructure and traffic improvements, including a new roundabout at Worthsville Road and Collins Road, turn lane additions, and ramp storage extensions along I-65.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund has announced the 10 local high school seniors selected as finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for Bartholomew County. All are from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC).
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents can vote early at Gather Columbus, on 2508 25th St at the former Texas Roadhouse location until November 2.
EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-14 at its Monday, October 12 meeting, formally adopting the town's 2027 budget appropriations and tax rates.
WHITELAND, Ind. - Organizers welcome residents and visitors to the Whiteland Fall Fest this Friday, October 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at 141 S. State Street
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood Sports Park is preparing for a busy slate of regional and national youth athletics next year following key agreement approvals by the Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board.