Stories tagged with "fireworks"

Missed 1st half? Here’s a recap by Mike Chappell

The Indianapolis Colts face an uphill battle to remain unbeaten. Gouged early by San Francisco running back Frank Gore and on a late drive by quarterback Alex Smith, they trail the... – Nov 01, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Colts

Lions Club provides sweet ride by Mark Ambrogi

The second Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival’s VIP Carnival almost doubled in size this year, according to event Chairwoman Leigh Ann Akard. Akard said there were 490... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

Record attendance gives State Fair officials 973,902 reasons to celebrate by Dan Mcfeely

The final numbers are in, just shy of a million. The Indiana State Fair attracted 973,902 visitors to its 17-day event — a record for the annual August tradition. Those... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

State Fair finishes with 973,902 by Dan Mcfeely

The final numbers are in, just shy of a million. The Indiana State Fair attracted 973,902 visitors to its 17-day fair — a record for the annual August tradition. Those numbers were... – Aug 24, 2009 at 1:02 PM in News

Fair sets crowd record 1 day before end by Dan Mcfeely

Crack open the tomato juice early, the Indiana State Fair has already set a new attendance record — with still one more day to go on its expanded schedule. Fair officials announced... – Aug 23, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Communities

Damage in Cicero apartment fire estimated at $750,000 by Chris Sikich

Firefighters estimate a fire Sunday night at a 3-story apartment complex in Cicero caused $750,000 in damage. No one was injured in the blaze at Grissom Estates. The fire was at a... – Jul 08, 2009 at 10:09 PM in Noblesville

Fourth of July really floats their boats by indystar

Rain got in the way, but Geist-area residents persevered with their Fourth of July celebration. They held the first boat parade on Geist Reservoir on Saturday, followed by a ski... – Jul 08, 2009 at 10:07 PM in Fishers

Neighborhood peace disturbed by senseless noisemakers by indystar

Why does the anniversary of the birth of our nation have to make every residential area sound like a war zone for endless days before and after July 4? The people who insist on... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Pedestrian bridge collapse investigation continues by indystar

Merrillville Investigators want a structural engineer to inspect a Northwest Indiana pedestrian bridge that collapsed after a fireworks show, spilling about 50 people into a... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Blaze at apartments is ruled accidental by indystar

Cicero Firefighters estimate a fire at an apartment complex in Cicero on Sunday night caused $750,000 in damage. No one was injured in the blaze at Grissom Estates. The fire was at... – Jul 07, 2009 at 2:53 AM in Communities

Cicero fire causes $750,000 in apartment damage by Chris Sikich

CICERO — Firefighters estimate an apartment-complex fire in Cicero Sunday night caused $750,000 in damage. No one was injured in the blaze at Grissom Estates. The fire was at... – Jul 06, 2009 at 12:20 PM in Noblesville

Search is on for killer of Eastside man by indystar

Police continued Saturday to search for a man in connection with the shooting death of a 24-year-old Eastsider who had been setting off fireworks near his apartment. Marquis Lynn... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:57 AM in Crime & Courts

Rain forces doubleheader today by Mark Dent

One of the big three, Ian Snell, was slated to pitch Saturday night. When Snell pitches, the potential for a show is always there. The same goes for Indianapolis Indians pitchers... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indianapolis Indians

Weather could delay Carmel show by indystar

Depending on the weather, tonight’s B105.7 Fireworks Show at CarmelFest could begin early, be delayed or cancelled, according to a news release from the City of Carmel. The... – Jul 04, 2009 at 4:40 PM in Fishers

Man, 24, dies after Eastside shooting by indystar

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting Friday that killed a 24-year-old Indianapolis man who had been setting off fireworks near his Eastside apartment.... – Jul 04, 2009 at 2:05 PM in Crime & Courts

Ellen Goodman: Depending on you by indystar

This is probably not the best week to air any reservations about the American passion for independence. After all, we don’t have fireworks for Dependence Day. But I wonder... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Armed Hoosier held at Chicago event by indystar

CHICAGO — Chicago police say they arrested a 25-year-old Indiana man for allegedly carrying a loaded 9mm handgun into the Taste of Chicago. Police say Shrome George of Michigan... – Jun 28, 2009 at 12:57 PM in Communities

Headless in Hobart: Balloon decapitated by Tom Spalding

The owner of a fireworks store in Northwest Indiana is offering a $350 reward to find out who took the head off a 35-foot-tall American eagle balloon that has drawn shoppers for... – Jun 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM in Business

Emmis to pull plug on Labor Day fireworks by Tom Spalding

Emmis Communications is pulling the plug on a popular Labor Day weekend fireworks show due to the recession. Officials of the Indianapolis-based media company said they will have... – May 26, 2009 at 1:14 PM in Business

Celeb Heat Index: Oscars calm for Jennifer Aniston by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWAfter much anticipation about a possible run-in, Jennifer Aniston's encounter with ex-husband Brad Pitt... – Feb 26, 2009 at 8:33 PM in Entertainment