Stories tagged with "cleanup"

Storm warnings by indystar

Be picky about hiring cleanup help Janna Shisler is all too familiar with the destructive damage Central Indiana storms can cause. In a period of three years, the Warren Township... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

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

Ex-bank manager admits heist attempt by Jon Murrary

A would-be robber of the bank where he worked pleaded guilty this afternoon to a heist that quickly went awry. Dwayne Roberts, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison under his plea... – Oct 27, 2009 at 3:04 PM in Crime & Courts

Mayor declares 'Neighbor Week' to help rebuild city neighborhoods by Bill Mccleery

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has declared Oct. 12-17 as “Neighbor Week.” Organizers are planning events intended to “bring neighbors together to improve their... – Oct 10, 2009 at 8:14 PM in Communities

YEP program inspires youth to become leaders by Josh Duke

Though in its third year, Youth Encouraging Philanthropy (YEP) isn’t well-known. But for those touched by the program, YEP has helped turn uninspired children into productive... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

SW Noblesville due for cleanup Saturday by Betsy Reason

Thomasina Anderson is hoping Saturday’s cleanup day in her Noblesville neighborhood will inspire residents to take on bigger projects of their own. More than a dozen volunteers... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM in Noblesville

Start from scratch to straighten up closet by indystar

Like a drug intervention, a closet reorganization can force a pack rat to confront long-term bad habits. If you suffer from pack-ratitis, it’s time for a cold-turkey closet... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

There's still time to get in on last-minute fun at fair by indystar

Friday’s the final day of the Boone County 4-H Fair, but some free fun remains on the schedule. Highlights today include the Battle of the Barns Barnyard Olympics at 1 p.m.... – Jul 29, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Boone County

Ind. gets $4M to clean up underground tanks by indystar

Indiana is getting more than $4 million in federal stimulus funds to help the state clean up some of its leaking underground gasoline storage tanks. The money is part of $197... – Jul 20, 2009 at 8:09 AM in Politics & Government

Fire crews battle blaze on Far Westside by Vic Ryckaert

Wayne Township Fire Department crews battled a fire and spill Monday night that sent a plume of smoke billowing over the Far Westside neighborhood. Fire fighters were called to a... – Jul 14, 2009 at 1:08 AM in News

Police chase ends with 1 injury, teen's arrest by Vic Ryckaert

A woman was injured and an 18-year-old man was arrested after a police chase ended in a crash today on the Far Eastside. Tyiesha Russ, 20, Indianapolis, was listed in serious but... – Jul 13, 2009 at 9:53 PM in Crime & Courts

Michael Jackson memorial cost L.A. $1.4 million by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles city officials say $1.4 million was spent to provide security,... – Jul 09, 2009 at 7:36 AM in Entertainment

$2,300 going to clean shuttered firehouse by indystar

Muncie The city will spend $2,300 to clean the recently closed Fire Station No. 4. Mayor Sharon McShurley recently accused firefighters of making a mess before moving out of the... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Gwaltney had mind-set of winner by Michael Pointer

Ever-confident player helped lead Trojans to a state title Emily Gwaltney had a well-earned reputation among the Center Grove players and coaches of saying what was on her mind.... – Jun 24, 2009 at 9:33 PM in High school softball

2 companies sponsor White River cleanup by indystar

Noblesville Two businesses are spearheading an effort to clean up a two-mile section of the White River later this month. The Network of Support for the White River will start the... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:20 AM in Noblesville

Cleanup begins at IMS by indystar

Rain poured down the morning after the Indianapolis 500, soaking the garbage left by hundreds of thousands of spectators. Mark Galenski, Plainfield, was among 40 people from Our... – May 26, 2009 at 1:54 AM in West Marion County

Fuel leaks slows some I-465 traffic by Kevin Oneal

Interstate traffic on the Northeastside will be slowed for a diesel fuel cleanup. ROAD REPORT:Check for current traffic jams and road work in the Indy metro area. Fire department... – May 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM in News

Cosmopolitan on the Canal cleanup continues 2 months after arson by Francesca Jarosz

As cleanup continues, few signs remain of fire that ravaged Canal complex; bulk of rebuilding to come Mounds of charred rubbish have been cleared. Windows smashed by firefighters... – May 10, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Marion County

Great Indy Cleanup kicks into high gear by Josh Duke

Neighborhoods throughout the city mobilized today to pick up litter, plant flowers and join in other efforts as part of the Great Indy Cleanup. Mayor Greg Ballard toured a few of... – Apr 25, 2009 at 1:19 PM in Marion County

Friends of park host cleanup Saturday by indystar

Friends of Garfield Park in cooperation with the Gateway Community Alliance are hosting the “Great Garfield Cleanup” to clean up Garfield Park, 2450 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, at... – Apr 24, 2009 at 12:10 PM in