Beech Grove Mayor Jim Coffman touted new business developments, infrastructure improvements and plans for enhanced public amenities during the 2026 State of the City address.
Coffman began his third annual reflection on the city with a remembrance for his brother, Steve Coffman, a Beech Grove native and Ohio high school math teacher who died April 30. He also honored Beech Grove Police Officer Brian Elliott, who died in the line of duty Feb. 16.
The mayor referenced his eulogy for Elliott, where he said residents should strive to be more like the fallen officer…