Stories tagged with "Indianapolis"

Homeless man dies in church he helped look after by Robert King

Homeless volunteer apparently fell from St. Mary’s choir loft “Father, is there somebody asleep back there?” In the darkness of St. Mary Catholic Church, a... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:30 AM in Marion County

It's about our health and it's the mature thing to do by indystar

As the smoking-ban debate has raged on, I’ve heard everything from patriotism (City-County Council member Ginny Cain) to treating our citizens as responsible adults (Letters,... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Norwood decides to seek Chapter 7 bankruptcy by indystar

Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products Holdings has changed its mind. Instead of going for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it now will seek Chapter 7 liquidation, according to a... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Plan aims to reduce sexual violence by indystar

A sexual violence prevention plan put together by the Indiana State Department of Health is calling for better data collection on acts of sexual violence. The plan, nearly two... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Lilly, Amylin get OK for use of diabetes drug by itself by indystar

Indianapolis — Federal authorities have approved a synthetic hormone co-marketed by Eli Lilly and Co. and another pharmaceutical business for use without other medications.... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health Care & Pharma

Bah, humbug! Increase in property tax brings no joy by indystar

Was it just me, or did anyone else receive at nasty little Christmas present from the Marion County treasurer? From 2008 to 2009: Assessed value is down 35.5 percent; the local tax... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

4 held in Northwestside burglary, chase by Vic Ryckaert

Police arrested four men after a car chase that ended in a crash on I-465 on the Northwestside Monday afternoon. The pursuit began after Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department... – Nov 02, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Crime & Courts

Educators criticize Ind. licensing changes by Dan Mcfeely

More than 300 people gave the state’s Professional Standards Board an earful today on a proposed overhaul of the way teachers and administrators are trained and licensed in... – Nov 02, 2009 at 2:31 PM in Education

Trucker hurt in I-70 ramp crash by John Tuohy

A milk truck driver was injured this morning when his rig overturned on the on-ramp to I-70 on the Near Southside. Farrell Carraco, 51, Anderson, flipped the trailer on the ramp... – Nov 02, 2009 at 1:47 PM in News

Hearing today for man accused of beating legislator by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — A man accused of severely beating a state legislator will have his first appearance in court today. Augustus Mendenhall, 38, will appear via closed-circuit... – Nov 02, 2009 at 10:04 AM in Crime & Courts

Promotional products provider seeks Chapter 7 by indystar

Indianapolis-based Norwood Promotional Products Holdings Inc. has changed its mind. Instead of going for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it will now seek Chapter 7 liquidation, according to... – Nov 02, 2009 at 8:19 AM in Business

State readies sexual violence prevention plan by indystar

A sexual violence prevention plan put together by the Indiana State Department of Health is calling for better data collection on acts of sexual violence. The plan nearly two years... – Nov 02, 2009 at 7:35 AM in News

Health insurance costs in dispute by indystar

WellPoint report claims too many people would pay more under overhaul legislation WASHINGTON — An Indianapolis couple in their 60s in less-than-perfect health could see their... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Big thanks to mayor for treating us respectfully by indystar

Thank you to Mayor Greg Ballard for treating residents of Marion County as adults and not children. The anti-tobacco cabal lost, thanks to the mayor (according to Matthew Tully),... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Led by invisible man, city fails to progress by indystar

Matthew Tully’s column regarding Mayor Greg Ballard’s “veto” of the smoking ban was dead-on referring to our every man ("Ballard’s veto threat... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Vigil remembers victims of 1994 plane crash by indystar

Roselawn — Relatives of 68 people who were killed in a commuter plane crash in Northwest Indiana 15 years ago gathered for a memorial service for the victims. Three small... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Local umpire dies at 59 by indystar

Lenny Brickens , who recruited and scheduled umpires for Central Indiana baseball games through his Indianapolis Umpires Association since 1973, and who umpired at the Pan Am Games... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Amber Nicole Remmel by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Amber Nicole Remmel, 22, Noblesville, died Oct. 27, 2009. She was born May 16, 1987, Indianapolis, the daughter of Ray and Connie Gregory Remmel. He parents... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Relatives mark Roselawn plane crash by indystar

ROSELAWN, Ind. — Relatives of 68 people who were killed in a commuter plane crash in northwest Indiana 15 years ago gathered for a memorial service for the victims. Three small... – Nov 01, 2009 at 5:15 PM in Communities

Police seek information in fatal shooting by indystar

Police are looking for leads in a Near-Eastside shooting that left a man dead. Shortly before 9 a.m., police were called to a home in the 2000 block of Roosevelt Avenue and found... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities