Stories tagged with "Indystar"

How would a state government shut down affect you? by indystar

Getting a state budget passed by Tuesday’s deadline looks as if it’s going to be tough. Gov. Daniels has said he won’t let government be shut down. But we want to... – Jun 24, 2009 at 4:34 PM in Politics & Government

Two teens found dead in Jay Co. pond by indystar

PORTLAND, Ind. — Authorities say two teenagers apparently drowned while swimming in a rural pond in eastern Indiana. The Jay County coroner says 18-year-olds Brandon Clay and... – Jun 24, 2009 at 4:21 PM in Communities

Brebeuf volleyball player to play at Elon U. by Nat Newell

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School volleyball player Cali Estes has committed to continue her career at Elon University, a Division I program in the Southern Conference. The... – Jun 24, 2009 at 11:37 AM in North Marion County

Work to stop 3 weeks on Carmel arts center by Melanie Hayes

Construction on Carmel’s ailing Performing Arts Center will be halted for about three weeks. Workers will begin repairing cracked steel in the building’s support... – Jun 23, 2009 at 6:50 PM in Carmel

After 2 deaths, Brownsburg Schools offers counseling by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — Following two weekend deaths involving current and former Brownsburg students, the school district announced today will offer counseling for anyone in the... – Jun 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Hendricks County

Paraglider crash in N. Indiana injures 2 by indystar

MARION, Ind. — Police say a paraglider became tangled in a power line and crashed in Northern Indiana, injuring the pilot and his 16-year-old daughter who were riding the... – Jun 23, 2009 at 3:24 PM in State

Lawrence North HS track coach resigns by Nat Newell

Lawrence North High School girls cross country coach Hillary Church has resigned, though she will remain the head coach of the girls track team. She will be replaced by assistant... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:58 PM in North Marion County

Board to hear report on boy hit, killed by bus by Gretchen Becker

Washington Township Schools administrators will release information Wednesday about an accident that killed a Spring Mill Elementary student in February. Christopher Beltz, 10, was... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:35 PM in North Marion County

No word on Carmel performance center's roof by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Five days after construction halted, managers on the Performing Arts Center project and city officials have provided no further details on the structural problems in... – Jun 22, 2009 at 6:34 PM in Carmel

Johnson Co. deputies seek armed robbers by Jason Thomas

GREENWOOD — Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery in an affluent area of White River Township. Two men stole several credit cards after... – Jun 22, 2009 at 5:01 PM in Johnson County

Infrastructure project wish list would cost $5 billion by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Sewer system is biggest cost on infrastructure list Almost a year ago, part of a retaining wall on the Oliver Street bridge fell into the White River on the Near Southside, forcing... – Jun 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM in Marion County

Golf pro's wife killed in crash with bus by indystar

ANGOLA, Ind. — A newspaper is reporting that the wife of a professional golfer from Indiana was killed in a car crash. Beth Smith, Peru, Ind., wife of PGA Tour player Chris Smith,... – Jun 22, 2009 at 12:27 PM in News

Fumes sicken 42 people at Holiday World by indystar

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — A filter pump malfunction in a water ride at Southern Indiana’s Holiday World caused fumes that sent 42 people to a hospital with breathing... – Jun 22, 2009 at 12:20 PM in News

Seeking comments from GM retirees by indystar

Are you a General Motors retiree concerned about the imminent loss of your dental or vision benefits? The Star is doing a story about people in your position. Please contact Shari... – Jun 19, 2009 at 2:17 PM in Business

Join Friday chat about parks by indystar

How will we find the money to maintain and improve our communities’ parks? Do you think they’re worth the effort? Join Suburban Editor Kevin Morgan for a chat about this subject at... – Jun 18, 2009 at 6:08 PM in News

Suspicions rise over missing Gary girl by indystar

GARY, Ind. — Family members say they are suspicious about the way the cousin of a 2-year-old girl told authorities the child went missing from outside a northwestern Indiana... – Jun 18, 2009 at 2:59 PM in Crime & Courts

Contents of BorgWarner plant on sale by indystar

Thousands of machines, tools, spools of wire and pieces of furniture are being auctioned off from a closed Central Indiana auto parts plant that once had more than 6,000 workers.... – Jun 18, 2009 at 12:38 PM in Business

Southern Indiana hospital enters bankruptcy by indystar

SALEM, Ind. — A Southern Indiana hospital has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but says its will remain open while it seeks an agreement with a company to run the... – Jun 18, 2009 at 12:13 PM in Business

Muncie calls off balloon races, air shows by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — A lack of money is prompting organizers to call off a Central Indiana festival featuring hot-air balloon races and air shows after 14 years. The Summer Heat Festival... – Jun 17, 2009 at 3:10 PM in Communities

More Ind. patrols to target drunken boaters by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — State conservation officers will increase patrols of Indiana waterways next week as part of a national crackdown on drunken boating. Off-duty officers will work... – Jun 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Communities