Stories tagged with "community groups"

Tully: Wishard rewarded for solid, sensible campaign by indystar

A few thoughts about an Election Day many Indianapolis residents chose to skip. It’s hard to imagine how supporters of the Wishard Memorial Hospital project —... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:33 AM in Matthew Tully

$20M medical facility opens today in Noblesville by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — Jackson Commercial Real Estate and Community Health Network planned a grand-opening, ribbon-cutting today for Hamilton Healthcare Campus. Carmel-based Jackson... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Noblesville

Phoenix Apartments need a local owner by indystar

Two years ago, as I prepared a series of columns on the crime-filled Phoenix Apartments, I realized how easy it was for the out-of-state owner of a government-funded housing... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Churches partner for festival to promote health living by Gretchen Becker

O mar Garcia wants his neighbors to live a happy, drug-free life. Garcia pastors the Southwest Church of the Nazarene located northwest of Kentucky Avenue and High School Road on... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

'Mega shredder' leaving Elkhart after complaints by indystar

A huge, noisy machine that turns junked cars into scrap metal is leaving Elkhart. An official at Steel Dynamics Inc., which now owns the so-called “mega shredder,” said... – Sep 04, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Business

Groups get stimulus funds to help the homeless by Dan Mcfeely

Stimulus money will provide aid to tune of nearly $6 million A factory shuts down, a parent is laid off, an apartment complex closes — there are many reasons people end up... – Sep 03, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Marion County

Stimulus cash to help homeless by Dan Mcfeely

City and United Way officials announced today 20 community agencies will split a $5.8 million shot in the arm thanks to federal stimulus dollars. Mayor Greg Ballard presented the... – Sep 02, 2009 at 4:08 PM in Communities

Pools' repair costs create sinking feeling for parks by indystar

The proverbial day in the park — the opportunity to relax, without thinking about the struggling economy or other worries — is hard to come by for many of us these... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Kevin Morgan

IPS magnet programs work to fill remaining spots by Melissa Tussing

The push continues in Indianapolis Public Schools to fill two magnet programs set to open in the fall. Plans to launch an arts and humanities magnet at Broad Ripple High School and... – Apr 28, 2009 at 2:21 AM in Education

Together we can offer plenty of extreme makeovers by indystar

Kudos to “Extreme Makeover Home Edition,” Estridge Homes and all the volunteers for building a home for the McFarland family, a library for mentoring kids and doing so... – Apr 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Denzel Washington donates to Boys Girls Club by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Denzel Washington took time off from filming in New Mexico this... – Apr 04, 2009 at 10:20 PM in Entertainment

Denzel Washington donates to Boys Girls Club by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Denzel Washington took time off from filming in New Mexico this... – Apr 03, 2009 at 5:18 PM in Entertainment

Pike HS Cultural Festival set for Friday by Gretchen Becker

The Pike High School Key Club will host the district’s second Cultural Festival on Friday. Students, school clubs and community groups will set up booths in the school... – Mar 17, 2009 at 11:36 AM in North Marion County

Brownsburg to close rec center by Josh Duke

The Brownsburg Parks Department will shut down its biggest attraction at the end of this year. The town’s Community and Recreation Center, which opened in the old Lincoln... – Feb 20, 2009 at 9:57 AM in Metro

Internet, community groups can keep eye on government by indystar

Recent events highlight the need for increased openness and transparency in government. These steps could be implemented to enhance transparency:Increased use of the Internet:... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Opinion

Christmas tree display, auction at Sheridan library by indystar

Sheridan Public Library will have its first Christmas Tree Silent Auction event Saturday. Trees decorated by individuals and community groups are on display at the library, 103 W.... – Nov 20, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Communities

A night of chowing down on chili and helping charities by indystar

Come enjoy chili made from a variety of recipes and contribute to charities at the same time.The annual Chili Challenge for Charity, sponsored by the Sertoma Club of Greenwood,... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Communities