Stories tagged with "greater indianapolis"

Wishard to get $6M grant if initiative passes by Erika Smith

The Wishard Foundation said today it has received a $6 million grant to upgrade the Indianapolis hospital, but only if today’s referendum passes. The grant would come from... – Nov 03, 2009 at 8:57 AM in Business

Wishard's very existence hangs in balance by indystar

For more than 150 years, Wishard Hospital has cared for Indianapolis. Wishard exists because of the goodness, decency and humanity of our community. On Tuesday, you will decide... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Charles L. Whistler Award winners: They're part of the solution by indystar

John Neighbours and Sallie Rowland will receive the Charles L. Whistler Award today from Mayor Greg Ballard in a private ceremony at Conseco Fieldhouse. The annual prize, given by... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

In town for national gathering, FFA members volunteer across Indy by Erika Smith

When the National FFA descends on Indianapolis every fall — as 55,000 blue-jacketed members are doing today — tourism officials typically can’t stop talking about... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:42 AM in Marion County

FFA will work hard, inside and out by indystar

This year, members of the National FFA will volunteer for community service projects on Thursday and Friday. Here’s a rundown of some of their projects: Bradford Woods:... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Endorsing a book that holds some children back by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels is saying we should go back to separating children based on a decision that not all children are meant to become doctors, lawyers, teachers or engineers. He is... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

3 ways to tell you might be suffering from depression by Shari Rudavsky

Everyone goes through bad patches. But how can you tell if you’re actually experiencing depression? Today is National Depression Screening Day. Mental Health America of... – Oct 07, 2009 at 6:17 PM in Health & Fitness

College fair on Tuesday at Greenwood mall by Cindy Marshall

The Greater Indianapolis Southside College Fair will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Greenwood Park Mall. The University of Indianapolis and 16 high schools in Marion and Johnson... – Oct 05, 2009 at 4:37 PM in South Marion County

My View: Hoosiers lead the way in working through problems by indystar

Much has been said about our first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, Sonia Sotomayor. Much is being said about faith-based initiatives and the stimulus money at the federal level.... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

From Star archives: Wishard makes pitch for new complex by Daniel Lee

Note to readers: This story originally published in The Star on July 23, 2009. Officials from Wishard Health Services on Wednesday took their message that Indianapolis needs a new... – Sep 09, 2009 at 2:26 PM in Communities

Employer and client led to career enlightenmentMy big break by indystar

My big break professionally was the opportunity to spend more than a decade of my career at Borshoff and the unique chance to represent Starbucks Coffee Co. during my last two... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Noteworthy by indystar

David E. Wright/b of Kroger, Gardis Regas was named a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers ranked bBaker... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Prayer vigil will honor shooting victim by indystar

The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis has organized a prayer vigil Tuesday for Caitlin Walter, a Richmond native who was fatally shot inside her Indianapolis apartment by... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in South Marion County

A sustainable expression of 'we the people' by indystar

July 4 marks the historic occasion when our ancestors set forth a vision of a country governed by “we the people.” This vision eventually legalized individual rights... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mixing it up for the Phoenix by indystar

East Coast cocktail creatorDavid Broganbrought his concoctions to Downtown Indianapolis last weekend for a Phoenix Theatre fundraiser. The Connecticut-based Brogan has invented... – Jun 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Boone County home sales up in April by Robert Annis

Local Realtors have good and bad news for Boone County home buyers andsellers. More houses sold last month than in the same month in 2008, according toinformation from... – May 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM in Boone County

Greenfield bowler thrilled to be admitted to 50-year club by indystar

Ray Smoot recently advanced his ironman streak. Smoot, 80, became a member of the 50-year club May 1 at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Las Vegas. Smoot... – May 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Rain expected in middle part of week by Robert Annis

Central Indiana residents might want to keep an umbrella handy during the middle part of the week, but shouldn’t keep their short sleeve shirts in their dresser. National Weather... – May 10, 2009 at 3:59 PM in News

Speedway revs up for necessary redevelopment by indystar

With the month of May approaching, the eyes of the world will be on the Town of Speedway. As we roll out the red carpet for our visitors, we’ll also let many of them know for... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

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