Stories tagged with "households"

Our hard-won savings are earning much less by indystar

NEW YORK — The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. Interest rates are sinking to near zero for the first time since... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Lilly Endowment pumps $1 million in aid to Indianapolis-area economic victims by Robert King

The Lilly Endowment is pumping $1 million into a special economic relief fund set up a year ago to help food banks, homeless agencies and other nonprofits cope with relentless... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM in News

6 charged with theft of housing subsidies by John Tuohy

Women who got $259,800 accused of welfare fraud Six Indianapolis women have been charged with welfare fraud and theft for collecting $259,800 in federal housing subsidies even... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Stealth recycling: People do their part; what about city? by indystar

The article “How green is Indianapolis?” (Oct. 7) mentions that only 4 percent of households subscribe to curbside recycling. Many residents recycle through other... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Council defies mayor's request for trash fee by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — A trash fee is off the table in Noblesville — for now. Noblesville has provided residential trash pickup since at least 1991, paying for the service with... – Oct 02, 2009 at 4:09 PM in Noblesville

Indiana jobless rate drops below 10% by Tom Spalding

Indiana’s unemployment rate fell below double digits in August, the first such drop since April. The Department of Workforce Development said the rate is 9.9 percent, a .7... – Sep 18, 2009 at 10:25 AM in Business

Telemarketer to pay $15K to settle robo-call suit by Tom Spalding

An Illinois telemarketing firm has agreed to pay a $15,000 civil penalty to settle a lawsuit alleging it violated Indiana’s do-not-call law by shooting dozens of unwanted,... – Sep 04, 2009 at 10:24 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

Noblesville to seek fee for trash pickup by Chris Sikich

Mayor says $10-12 a month fee is needed to offset huge budget deficit Noblesville residents might soon have to dig deeper into their wallets to pay for trash pickup. Mayor John... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Noblesville mayor wants to charge new trash fee by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear is proposing a $10 to $12 monthly trash fee to close a multimillion gap in the city’s 2010 budget. The city learned earlier this... – Aug 24, 2009 at 5:08 PM in Noblesville

State 13th in foreclosure filings by indystar

U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes soared by nearly 15 percent in the first half of the year, as more people lost jobs and couldn’t pay their mortgages,... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Indiana 13th in foreclosures after 11% drop by indystar

The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their homes soared by nearly 15 percent in the first half of the year as more people lost their jobs and were unable to pay... – Jul 16, 2009 at 8:44 AM in Business

Ideas help guide search for new Nora post office site by Gretchen Becker

The U.S. Postal Service is considering recommendations of residents and employees about a new location for the Nora post office. The Postal Service currently leases space in Nora... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

Target, Postal Service agree on Nora lease by indystar

Target has reached an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service to continue to allow the post office’s Nora branch to lease space on a month-by-month basis through the end of... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

Postal Service undecided on new Nora site by Gretchen Becker

The U.S. Postal Service is considering recommendations made by patrons and employees about a new location for the Nora post office.The Postal Service leases the space where it is... – Jul 08, 2009 at 11:59 AM in North Marion County

Family time eroding as Internet use soars by indystar

NEW YORK — Whether it’s around the dinner table or in front of the TV, U.S. families say they are spending less time together. The decline in family time coincides with... – Jun 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Even with a new state budget, challenges will remain by indystar

In April, the two chambers of the Indiana General Assembly were closing in on a $28 billion budget for the next two years, and got within $100 million of each other with a few days... – Jun 13, 2009 at 10:34 PM in Voices

Is your TV ready for the digital conversion? by indystar

The clock is ticking if you haven’t made the switch to digital. On Friday, federal law requires television stations to stop broadcasting in analog. Recently released Nielsen... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:51 AM in Communities

Stonegate buys Ohio company by indystar

FISHERS Stonegate Mortgage Corp. is expanding its Midwest portfolio after acquiring Swain Mortgage Co. of Mansfield, Ohio. Swain will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business