Stories tagged with "Indystar"

Family's health conditions helped point way to eco-friendly lifestyle by indystar

The process of our family becoming green has evolved from pastel green to a bright Kelly green and many shades in between. The eco-friendly movement is countered by microwavable... – Nov 06, 2009 at 6:40 PM in Home & Garden

Do you know anyone stationed at Fort Hood? by indystar

Indianapolis area metro residents, are you serving at the U.S. Army’s Fort Hood in Texas, or do you have a friend or relative stationed there? Let us know your thoughts to use in... – Nov 05, 2009 at 5:24 PM in Communities

Newport is expecting good job news by indystar

Announcement today linked to site of former chemical weapons depot Pre-empting a vote about whether to open part of the Army’s Newport Chemical Depot to business development,... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Tell us about your holiday spending by indystar

Consumers, are you using your credit card “rewards” for holiday purchases? Star reporter Erika Smith is working on a story about how consumers, looking to save money... – Oct 26, 2009 at 3:52 PM in Business

Tweet your commute problems, tips by indystar

Twitters help guide your fellow commuters home tonight. Use #465crash in your Tweets to describe problems spots, suggested routes, offer tips. Follow twitter.com/indystar for... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Teens flee bullet barrage on Eastside by John Tuohy

Despite his bullet-riddled jacket, police said a 17-year-old boy escaped a barrage of gunfire unscathed during an Eastside street confrontation Sunday. Indianapolis metropolitan... – Oct 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Logistics firm to put corporate HQ in Johnson Co. by Tom Spalding

A logistics specialist told the Indiana Economic Development Corp. that it will invest $885,000 to lease and equip an existing 20,000-square-foot headquarters facility in Johnson... – Oct 06, 2009 at 6:51 AM in Business

Sobriety check late Friday in Johnson Co. by William Booher

If you don’t drink and drive, the State Police sobriety checkpoint planned for late Friday in Johnson County should go smoothly for you. Just have your driver’s license and vehicle... – Sep 23, 2009 at 4:55 PM in Johnson County

Washington Twp. Schools leader gets raise by Gretchen Becker

The Washington Township School Board approved a new contract for Superintendent James Mervilde. Mervilde’s salary will increase 2.1 percent from $171,600 to $175,204. In... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM in North Marion County

Denied coverage? We want to hear from you by indystar

The cost of health care is a major part of the ongoing national debate over health reform. The last six months of a person’s life represents a large portion of that cost,... – Sep 09, 2009 at 1:26 PM in Marion County

Tell us about your experiences with end-of-life care by indystar

The cost of health care is a major part of the ongoing national debate over health reform. The last six months of a person’s life represents a large portion of that cost,... – Sep 09, 2009 at 11:24 AM in News

Suspect surrenders in woman's shooting by John Tuohy

A 22-year-old man was charged with shooting the mother of his child while she quarreled with another woman. Juan Robinson, Indianapolis, turned himself into Indianapolis... – Sep 09, 2009 at 11:13 AM in Crime & Courts

Recently laid off? Tell us your story by Dana Hunsinger

Recently laid off? The Star is looking for workers who were not only laid off but given meager severance packages. Or for companies that have had to cut back severance pay due to... – Sep 08, 2009 at 7:38 AM in

Tourist watch by indystar

Sept. 2-7 NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Estimated attendance: 35,000. Sept. 14-17 ASM Heat Treating Conference and Expo. Estimated attendance: 4,000. Sept. 15-17 American Gear... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Welcome to the 2009 Fall Arts Guide! by indystar

Each year, The Indianapolis Star provides an insider’s look at the array of offerings on the fall arts scene — art exhibitions, dance, theater, music and literary... – Sep 02, 2009 at 1:32 AM in Entertainment

Tourist watch by indystar

Wednesday-Sept. 7 NHRA Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Estimated attendance: 35,000. Sept. 14-17 ASM “Heat Treating Conference and Expo.” Estimated attendance: 4,000. Sept.... – Aug 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Street robbery, 2 home invasions reported by indystar

By Kevin O’Neal kevin.oneal@indystar.com The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating three overnight robberies in different parts of the city. One man... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Tourist watch by indystar

Aug. 24-27 National Government Services Inc. Estimated attendance: 3,000. Aug. 28-30 Red Bull Indianapolis GP. Estimated attendance: 100,000. To submit any event for consideration... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Today's 'Biz Buzz': Lilly, Republic Airways by Tom Spalding

Big pharma Eli Lilly and Co. is the largest private employer in Central Indiana, so any setback has a ripple effect in the city. So far today, Wall Street has been kind to the... – Aug 19, 2009 at 5:56 PM in Communities

Boomers find a lot to like at Fringe Festival by Konrad.Marshall

If you think the Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival attracts only twentysomethings from Broad Ripple, young professionals from Downtown or urban hipsters from Irvington, think... – Aug 13, 2009 at 8:33 PM in Entertainment