http://www.heraldbulletin.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:24:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_277142633.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_277142633.html The Herald Bulletin launches today a weekly series on the Interstate 69 exits that affect the local economy. The articles will appear on Tuesdays and cover eight exits, from 10 in Hamilton County to 41 in Delaware County. During the first week of November, the series will run on Nov. 6 because of the Nov. 4 election. The schedule is as follows: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_323073737.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_323073737.html Bryan Carter, assistant manager, The Rental Store1. Do you believe the interstate has helped business?Yes, it’s easy to get to. It’s easy to pick up equipment and get back onto the interstate. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:19:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_323073924.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_323073924.html MUNCIE — It may not have restaurants, casinos or hotels, but Exit 41 on Interstate 69 is on the cusp of development. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:04:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_316074900.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_316074900.html DALEVILLE — Motorists traveling along Interstate 69 near Exit 34 can’t see the trademark smoke billowing from Bird’s Smokehouse BBQ from the road, but billboards teasing travelers with hickory-smoked meats and Southern cooking keep the restaurant busy at every meal. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:51:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_316075212.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_316075212.html DALEVILLE — As Nancy Johnson looks at her selection of purchased merchandise from the Great American Market, the large flea market in Daleville, she laughs.“I spent a lot today,” she said. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:46:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_316074655.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_316074655.html Mike Hiatt, 65, of Yorktown, is the owner of Racer’s Edge at 15119 W. Commerce Road, Daleville. Hiatt sells NASCAR merchandise and boasts that his shop has the largest inventory of NASCAR memorabilia in the country. Hiatt pays for two billboards on the interstate, one facing each direction, in order to attract business. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:20:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_311212942.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_311212942.html Since the departure of General Motors, Anderson has had to redefine itself as a community. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:12:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_311212633.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_311212633.html Americans are traveling less because of the poor economy, but hotels at Exit 26 are doing OK thanks to new growth near the interchange and steady businesses coming from nearby events. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:10:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_311212307.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_311212307.html Rex Teeple move his established optometry practice to a new location near Exit 26 earlier this year. He is among the area business owners involved in a new initiative to promote the exit, goto26.com, The group’s Web site is not yet up and running. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:23:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_302082607.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_302082607.html ANDERSON — It doesn’t have the lights and attractions of Exit 26, but Interstate 69’s Exit 22 is fast becoming a destination for business while continuing to be a major entry point for the city. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:20:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_302082234.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_302082234.html ANDERSON — Sometime in the next year, drivers at Exit 22 should see major changes on the interchange’s drab south side. The city approved in June a 60-acre development that will bring a hotel, medical and retail sites. Construction is set to begin in spring 2009. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:18:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_302081848.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_302081848.html Judy Tescher was one of the first people to move into the Pendle Pointe addition three years ago. She said the development, located just south of Exit 22, was a great fit for her. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_295000542.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_295000542.html Charles Moody has lived at Pendleton Place Apartments off Exit 19 since 2006. Recently, while sitting on his porch and watching his two sons play outside with friends, Moody answered questions about what it’s like to live in the area. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_294235318.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_294235318.html PENDLETON — Many motorists whizzing past Interstate 69’s Exit 19 likely dismiss the interchange as yet another concentration of chain stores along the road to Indianapolis, Michigan and points beyond.But it takes looking past the familiar logos for McDonald’s and Burger King to find the hidden story of this developing exit. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_294235647.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/i-69/local_story_294235647.html For most of its 166-year history, members of Madison Lodge 44 held regular meetings in downtown Pendleton. But in 1989, the group moved to a brand new building west of town near Exit 19 to take advantage of the open space and better access to the interstate.