Stories tagged with "Marion"

Eastside apartment fire displaces 27 by John Tuohy

Twenty-seven people were seeking shelter today after a fire that might have been started by a space heater damaged in an Eastside apartment building. The fire broke out at 3:45... – Oct 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM in Communities

Buyer found for commercial space at 757 Mass Ave. by Jeff Swiatek

A restaurant owner has bought the Downtown commercial space on the first floor of the 757 Mass Avenue condominium building. Bill Pritt said he paid $890,000 for nearly 8,000 square... – Oct 27, 2009 at 7:44 AM in Business

Chemical leak on Near Westside given all-clear by John Tuohy

Fire officials have given an all-clear following a toxic leak today at a chemical processing plant on the Near Westside. The chemical 2-Vinyl Pyridine was accidentally released at... – Oct 26, 2009 at 7:38 PM in Communities

City acquires former Winona Hospital by indystar

One of the city’s biggest eyesores is now in government hands. Indianapolis’ Department of Metropolitan Development said today that it took possession of the main... – Oct 26, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Business

Indianapolis council to vote tonight on stricter workplace smoking ban by Francesca Jarosz

Council to vote tonight on proposal that would clear the air for workers exposed to secondhand smoke Early in her shift on a Wednesday night, the smell of smoke at Front Page... – Oct 26, 2009 at 1:57 PM in Politics & Government

United Way gains $10M more for major capital investments by Tom Spalding

Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded another $10 million to help United Way of Central Indiana spruce up the facilities of its network of charities. Though best known nationally for... – Oct 26, 2009 at 11:47 AM in Communities

Patchwork of remembrance by Chris Sikich

AIDS Memorial Quilt displayed at Crown Hill Cemetery Her son died more than a decade ago, but Sharon Thomas’ emotions still seem raw. Tears welled in the 68-year-old Shelby... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:29 AM in Communities

While kids are out trick-or-treating, program aims to keep sex offenders in by Diana Penner

In Marion County, some must go to meeting on Halloween Convicted sex offenders on parole or on probation will again be under extra scrutiny this Halloween, with many in larger... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:28 AM in Communities

Halloween trick-or-treat safety tips by indystar

Here are Halloween trick-or-treat safety tips from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department: • Adults should accompany young children, including to the door of every home... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:27 AM in Communities

Tiny clock reminds IUPUI freshmen not to waste time getting diploma by Dan Mcfeely

Tiny symbol reminds freshmen not to waste time getting diploma and to keep on track to a career IUPUI freshman Steven Junkersfeld can tell you — exactly — how long it... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:26 AM in Communities

Early voting on Sunday set a record by indystar

Early voting continued strong Sunday, with a record 357 voters casting ballots in Marion County’s special election. That brings the total voting so far in advance of polling... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

8 area high schools reach finals of state band competition by Josh Duke

8 area high school bands earn spot in final round of state competition Eight high school marching bands from the Indianapolis area survived the semistate round Saturday and joined... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Communities

Prayer vigils take a stand for peace in the face of death by Will Higgins

Prayer vigils at homicide scenes, once quietly solemn and unscripted, have turned into well-organized and emotion-charged affairs, and the man responsible is Pastor A. Thomas... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Communities

Special election voters didn't take Saturday off by Bill Mccleery

330 turned out, far surpassing the previous high for a day of early voting More than 300 voters cast ballots Saturday in Marion County’s special election, bringing the total... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

A 'tragic accident,' but what caused it? by Robert King

FFA teen still critical; it’s unclear how he fell from mall railing Circle Centre mall — with its food court arcade and ample shopping opportunities — can at... – Oct 24, 2009 at 1:13 AM in Communities

Special election stumps experts by Diana Penner

Balloting on schools and hospital has already been unusual Marion County is about to find out what happens when you call an election but no one’s on the ballot — and... – Oct 24, 2009 at 1:08 AM in Politics & Government

Officials hope water leak at City Market is cheap to fix by Francesca Jarosz

A trickle of water leaking onto the Indianapolis City Market floor could add to the flood of financial problems the venue for fresh and prepared foods has faced in recent months.... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Pipe break halts some surgeries at Wishard by indystar

At least 15 surgeries were canceled Friday after a steam pipe break forced Wishard Memorial Hospital to shut its main operating rooms. The steam pipe is a main artery that provides... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

16-year-old falls at Downtown mall by agammill

A 16-year-old Texas boy visiting Indianapolis with the FFA convention is in critical condition after a two-story fall from an escalator at the Circle Center Mall. The boy, whose... – Oct 22, 2009 at 10:11 PM in Marion County

Witness: 'Boom' scares office workers by Tom Spalding

Chris Navta works in a building right in the shadow of the I-69/I-465 interchange, at 7999 Knue Road, just northwest of where today’s highway fire and explosion occurred. He... – Oct 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Communities