Stories tagged with "Indianapolis"

Pool makes big splash as property tax exemption by indystar

I recently visited the Washington Township Assessor’s Office to file an appeal on my property taxes. While there, I made the discovery that while there is indeed a 1.5... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

IPS drops the ball with plan to end football programs by indystar

I am disappointed that the IPS Board of School Commissioners is considering no football for Washington Community School. Basic sports programs are essential to providing a... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Cathy's Concepts leases warehouse space by indystar

Indianapolis — Cathy’s Concepts has leased a 40,000-square-foot warehouse at 6900 E. 30th St. The private company, which makes and distributes wedding gifts, spa... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Zoning board backs truck washing business by indystar

Indianapolis — A city zoning board recommended last week that GTS Properties LLC be given a variance to open a truck washing business on 20 vacant acres at 1015 W. Hanna Ave.... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

New casual eatery on College will open in early January by indystar

Indianapolis — Recess restaurant will open in early January at 4907 N. College Ave., formerly the site of a used-records store and a hair salon. Owner Greg Hardesty, who... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Center's renovation will add more space for gatherings by indystar

Indianapolis — Mavris Arts&Event Center is renovating the unfinished basement in its Downtown building to host gatherings of up to 125 people. The renovation will be... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

New warehouse will fill 9 management jobs by indystar

Indianapolis — Jetro/Restaurant Depot of College Point, N.Y., will open a 61,600-square-foot wholesale food products warehouse in the first quarter of next year at 2120... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Man fatally shot on Westside by indystar

A man was fatally shot on the Westside tonight, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The shooting was reported around 10 p.m. in the 1800 block of Alton... – Nov 15, 2009 at 11:57 PM in Crime & Courts

Woman critically injured on Near Northside by indystar

A 57-year-old woman was struck and critically injured by an automobile this evening on the Near Northside. The accident was reported just before 6 p.m. in the 3600 block of North... – Nov 15, 2009 at 10:44 PM in Marion County

Illinois girl, 4, dies of injuries from I-65 crash by indystar

A 4-year-old girl from Illinois injured in a Nov. 6 crash on I-65 in Indianapolis has died, the Indiana State Police said Saturday. Gwendolyn McCormick died Wednesday of her... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Bayh worried about debt? What about war and health? by indystar

About Sen. Evan Bayh’s call to focus on the national debt: Perhaps Bayh should have focused on that before he stood in the trumpet section of Congress’ press conference... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Drunken driver gets 10 years in fatal crash by indystar

An Avon man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in the drunken-driving crash that killed a 70-year-old woman. A Marion Superior Court judge sentenced John Ferrell Jr., 45,... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Indianapolis WNTR-FM switches to holiday music by Tom Spalding

Entercom Indianapolis has transformed its WNTR-FM station from “The Track”, playing adult contemporary music, to “The Christmas Station.” The change at... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:42 PM in Business

Indianapolis-bound plane diverts with landing gear problem by indystar

DAYTON, Ohio — A US Airways plane en route to Indianapolis was diverted to Dayton International Airport after the crew reported a problem with the landing gear. Airline... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:03 AM in News

Repairs might delay monument reopening by indystar

Work to repair and renovate the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Indianapolis is taking longer than expected. The landmark was closed in mid-September for what was... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Marion County

We have freedom to choose to smoke or to stay away by indystar

It was ironic that The Star’s Nov. 11 editorial in favor of banning smoking at private businesses appeared directly below a quote from the Bill of Rights, where the... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mayor takes stand for Lilly but not for smoking ban by indystar

We all understand the importance of Eli Lilly to the Indianapolis economy. Mayor Greg Ballard in his Nov. 9 My View argued that companies such as Lilly should be given greater... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Colts-Patriots is NFL's best rivalry this decade by Steve Ballard

The Colts-Patriots rivalry dates to 1970, when the Colts were in Baltimore and the Patriots in Boston. They have played 72 times, with the Patriots holding a 44-28 series edge. The... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Tax cuts increase with unemployment rate by indystar

President Barack Obama promised that 95 percent of working people will get a tax cut. With each increase in the unemployment rate, that promise becomes more realistic. Larry... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

City expanding snow-removal fleet, services by indystar

Indianapolis officials on Thursday announced changes to the city’s snow-removal plan that are designed to expand services this winter. Among the changes unveiled by Mayor... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County