Stories tagged with "Money"

Protect workers' deposits with Social Security reform by indystar

I work two jobs and attend Manchester College as a full-time student. I work very hard for the money I earn and I am responsible with my earnings. I deserve to receive the benefits... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Cash-strapped Muncie shutting off street lights by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — Many streetlights will be going off soon in a central Indiana city in a budget-cutting move. The Muncie City Council has slashed its $630,000 streetlight... – Nov 06, 2009 at 7:07 AM in Politics & Government

Noblesville's council OKs $2.4 million budget cut by Chris Sikich

State’s procedures will boost property tax bills slightly Noblesville has cut proposed spending in 2010, but officials say property taxes still will increase slightly due to... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Railroad exhibit includes old Irvington depot by Bill Mccleery

Always a fan of Irvington history, Ron Huggler, 70, became interested in the community’s old railroad depot when he found a photograph on the eBay online site that showed the... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

HSE OKs budget and hopes voters OK referendum by Tania E. Lopez

Growing, cash-strapped district counting on passage of $5.5 million funding measure to fill out spending plan There’s going to be some more belt tightening at Hamilton... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

City picks 1st 3 Grand Junction projects by Carrie Ritchie

Grand Junction work meant to send signal that city is serious about redevelopment Westfield has selected the first three projects for its Grand Junction redevelopment. In 2010, the... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Indiana dentist buys up Halloween candy by indystar

MADISON, Ind. — Most children get enough chocolate and sweets on Halloween to make dentists cringe, so some dentists are offering children an alternative treat: cash.... – Nov 04, 2009 at 7:53 AM in News

IDs will be required for special elections by indystar

Secretary of State Todd Rokita says Indiana residents voting in upcoming special elections will still be subject to the state’s Voter ID law despite a recent court ruling. Rokita... – Nov 02, 2009 at 7:38 AM in News

IDs will be required at polling places by indystar

Secretary of State Todd Rokita says Indiana residents voting in upcoming special elections will still be subject to the state’s Voter ID law despite a recent court ruling.... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

High-performing hospital is local treasure by indystar

Thanks to the upcoming referendum on Wishard’s new hospital, I’ve learned much more about this gem in our city. Wishard created the first regional medical information... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Vote no: Ballot issue bad for kids, property values by indystar

I would like to implore residents of Beech Grove and other local areas to turn out and say no to the school funding ballot referendums this election cycle. Yard signs in Beech... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Audit: Town bilked out of $250K by workers by indystar

Chesterfield — A state audit has found that the former clerk-treasurer and other employees of a Central Indiana town defrauded it of more than $250,000 over two years. The... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Death penalty trial in '05 triple killing set by indystar

A judge has set a death penalty trial in June for a man accused of killing his mother and two grandparents and burying their bodies in concrete. Kenneth Lee Allen, 33, faces murder... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Notre Dame to get part of $29,387 'tip' back by indystar

South Bend — A woman mistakenly tipped $29,387 by the University of Notre Dame in her catering paycheck will return more than half of the money in $50 monthly payments over... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Too worried about tobacco to see alcohol's damage by indystar

I thought The Star prided itself on being unbiased, but now I know better. I see the facts, figures and statistics on smoking, but I never see the same things on alcohol. Why is... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Washington Twp. referendum advances by indystar

Washington Township Schools will move forward with a general fund referendum. The School Board on Wednesday approved putting a referendum before voters that would shift money from... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Lowering teacher standards all comes back to pay by indystar

The debate about teacher training (“How do you want teachers trained?” Oct. 24) comes down to one basic factor: money. Because potential teachers are not attracted to... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Racino money went to lower property taxes by indystar

An Oct. 26 letter asserted that the state “grabbed” racino money at the expense of taxpayers. The writer missed the point and some key facts. First, the writer is upset... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Noblesville's council OKs $2.4 million budget cut by Chris Sikich

State’s procedures to add slight property tax hike Noblesville has cut proposed spending in 2010, but officials say property taxes still will increase slightly due to a... – Oct 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM in Noblesville

Ex-bank worker pleads guilty to arson, theft by indystar

A would-be robber of the bank where he worked pleaded guilty Tuesday to a heist that quickly went awry. Dwayne Roberts, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison under his plea agreement... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts