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20 hours ago | indystar.com | Ben Baumann

When people think about Indiana sports history, basketball usually comes to mind. However, many in Indiana are probably not aware of the state’s rich soccer history. Alexander Wood, a Scottish immigrant from Gary, Indiana, played for Team USA in the 1930 World Cup, where the Americans shocked the world by finishing in third place. Or consider the fact that the Indiana University soccer team has won eight national championships, the second most in the nation.

1 day ago | indystar.com | Jake Allen

Carmel is “Built for Big Dreams” — at least according to the city’s new tagline.  The affluent Hamilton County community spent $125,000 to collect feedback and generate a new tagline, logo and comprehensive strategic plan, fulfilling a campaign promise from Mayor Sue Finkam.  “I've been testing (the new tagline) in speeches and comments, and it resonates very well with people,” Finkam said.

2 days ago | indystar.com | Gabe Hauari

While Andrea has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone and storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean has quieted down for now, the same can not be said of the Pacific Ocean. Hurricane center forecasters said showers and thunderstorms are "gradually becoming better organized" in association with an area of low pressure located a few hundred miles south of the coast of Guatemala.

3 days ago | indystar.com | Jake Allen

A seafood restaurant, with three locations already open throughout Central Indiana, is expanding to Carmel.  Slapfish will open a new, 3,300 square foot restaurant with an enclosed patio at the Market District grocery store, off North Illinois Street.  The restaurant will open later this year. Restaurateurs Mark and Lauren Weghorst plan to start renovating the space this summer, according to a news release.

3 days ago | indystar.com | Jake Allen

New homes along the Monon Trail in Westfield are being designed with trail users in mind. “We’re thinking about views from the Monon Trail,” said Jake Dietrich, vice president of acquisition and development with Onyx+East. “(Trail users will see) homes with four-sided architecture and highly designed outdoor spaces.