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Niku brings authentic omakase and A5 Miyazaki Wagyu to Zionsville
Chef Aziz Mountassar opened Niku, a new omakase restaurant at The Farm at Silo Crossing in Zionsville, offering a blend of Japanese cuisine and international influences.

Zionsville Plan Commission approves new gas station despite resident protests
The Zionsville, Indiana, Plan Commission approved a proposal for a new Friendly Market convenience store and gas station despite intense opposition from residents worried about environmental and health risks.
Unique Zionsville museum tells America's story through fans | America's 250
Inside the Fanimation Antique Fan Museum, you'll find fans from the late 1800s, including those powered by electricity, gas and even alcohol.
'Children everywhere deserve the opportunity to understand what to expect' | Boone County Prosecutor's Office launches educational videos for children
Boone County's new child-focused videos aim to ease children and families' fear of the justice system by showing the process and what to expect.

Rally sends message of resilience after potential hate crime in Zionsville
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — The central Indiana Jewish community is taking a stand against a potential hate crime in Zionsville. Sunday, the sky above Main Street was filled with both Israeli and U.S. flags during a peaceful rally. “We will stand up,” attendees chanted. Jewish community…

Whitestown Town Council to hold regular meetings twice a month
The Whitestown Town Council voted to hold regular meetings twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, starting July 22, in order to accommodate the increasing demands of Town business.

Lebanon considering creating $13.7M in trails, green space for business park
City officials want to lay the groundwork for a long-term plan creating outdoor amenities for users of Lebanon Business Park and the public at large, including more than 10 miles of trails.

Fishers-based pajama company wins $50,000 prize on new Bloomberg TV competition
Laura Musall, of Fishers, appeared on the debut episode of 2 Minute Drill Friday and took first place for the pitch she gave about the line of breathable pajamas she co-created with Mindy Ford, of Lebanon. The pajamas aim to help women suffering from hot flashes.