Stories tagged with "1980s"

Warriors freshman pleases his coach by Kyle Neddenriep

Davis, son of Warren aide, gets praise from ex-IU player Graham Greg Graham isn’t the type of basketball coach to dish out praise to players who haven’t earned it. His... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

L.A. Guns to help bring back Music Mill most recent comment by Rok_Hollywood

Rok Hollywood added to show……. LA... – Oct 24, 2009 at 1:28 AM

Garon has his hook, and it's making big plays in Colts offense by indystar

First thing, Pierre Garcon had to ask for the cedilla on the name on the back of his jersey. That’s the hook-looking doo-dad at the bottom of the “c” in his name,... – Oct 08, 2009 at 11:28 PM in Bob Kravitz

Community Health names new chief med officer by indystar

Dr. Clif Knight on Thursday took over as chief medical officer for Community Health Network. His appointment culminated a national search to replace Dr. Glenn J. Bingle, who... – Oct 02, 2009 at 7:48 AM in Business

In Afghanistan, they take cash by indystar

LONDON — When it comes to Afghanistan, the British have a special perspective: Every mistake the United States has made recently, they made 150 years ago. So it’s worth... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Museum would house firefighting memorabilia by indystar

New Albany — A collection of firefighting memorabilia could find a permanent home in Southern Indiana if a fundraising drive to build a museum is successful. Friends of the... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Skate academy lease about up by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana/World Skating Academy’s lease in Downtown’s Pan Am Plaza expires at the end of October, and its executive director, Pam Robinson, hopes to... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Downtown skating academy on thin ice again by Jeff Swiatek

Indiana/World Skating Academy’s lease in Pan Am Plaza expires the end of October, and its executive director hopes to see it extended. “We’re looking for a... – Sep 10, 2009 at 10:48 AM in Business

Meet the Teacher: Douglas Coats by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Business and information technology, Pike High School. Number of years teaching: 25. Work e-mail: dcoats@pike.k12.in.us. Background/schooling:... – Sep 09, 2009 at 9:39 PM in North Marion County

Republican enters Greenfield mayor's race by Bill Mccleery

The 2011 Greenfield mayor’s race is already starting. Richard Pasco, a Hancock County Council member, has filed paperwork to form a campaign committee. Pasco lost to eventual... – Sep 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenfield

Cummins to idle 400 in shift of Iowa work to Mexico by Tom Spalding

A division of Columbus-based Cummins will shed 400 jobs at a plant in Iowa, moving that work to an established and more modern facility in Mexico. The diesel engine maker may also... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:07 PM in Business

Director John Hughes captured '80s teen angst by USA Today

The '80s might be best known as the Reagan era.But for those disaffected suburban kids who sought an emotional connection at the multiplex, it was the John Hughes decade.The... – Aug 06, 2009 at 5:37 PM in Entertainment

Life in the rehab economy by indystar

The stock market’s surge last week could almost make you think that the go-go years are coming back. But listening to Obama administration officials and business leaders over... – Jul 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM in Commentary

Ryan White's mother recalls time with Jackson by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The mother of Indiana AIDS victim Ryan White says Michael Jackson stayed in touch with her even years after Ryan’s 1990 death. Jackson befriended Ryan as the... – Jul 08, 2009 at 10:45 AM in Entertainment

Fans await word on Jackson tickets by Robert Annis

An Indianapolis man is one of the more than a million Michael Jackson fans waiting by their computers today, hoping to be get tickets for the late pop icon’s memorial service... – Jul 05, 2009 at 5:14 PM in Entertainment

'Flashback!' recalls Franklin Central championship teams by indystar

Randy Bass got so upset when he saw the Franklin Central teams of the early 1980s not included on a list of the state’s top football squads that he decided to write a book about... – Jul 01, 2009 at 3:21 PM in Johnson County

'Flashback!' recalls Franklin Central championship teams by indystar

Randy Bass got so upset when he saw the Franklin Central teams of the early 1980s not included on a list of the state’s top football squads that he decided to write a book about... – Jul 01, 2009 at 3:17 PM in High school football

'King of Pop' Michael Jackson dead at 50 by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from... – Jun 25, 2009 at 9:59 PM in Entertainment

Baby beets change view of sweet roots by indystar

I’ve found it fascinating to watch how people’s tastes have changed regarding certain ingredients during my four and a half decades in the restaurant business. Some... – Jun 23, 2009 at 8:17 PM in Food & Drink

Celebrity classic cars auctioned in Connecticut by USA Today

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A celebrity car auction this weekend in Connecticut will feature some rare finds, including Clark Gable's 1938 Packard convertible and a 1928 Rolls... – Jun 04, 2009 at 3:09 PM in Entertainment