Stories tagged with "jobs"

Unemployment benefits change under new law by indystar

A state law passed this year is changing some aspects of Indiana’s unemployment system. Those on unemployment must now submit at least one job application each week and also... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

New law changes unemployment rules by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana law passed this year is changing some aspects of the state’s unemployment system. Those on unemployment must now submit at least one job... – Jul 04, 2009 at 11:19 PM in News

Cummins recalling 400 workers in Columbus by indystar

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. is recalling 400 laid-off workers as it resumes production at a Columbus factory, but nearly 300 people lost their jobs when an auto parts company... – Jul 04, 2009 at 12:56 PM in Business

Software company lays off 35 by indystar

MUNCIE— A software company has laid off 35 employees just months after cutting about 125 jobs. Tony Reisz, president and CEO of Muncie-based Ontario Systems, says the company... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Technology

Gannett to cut 1,400 jobs by indystar

RESTON, Va.— Gannett Co., publisher of USA Today, The Indianapolis Star and dozens of the other newspapers, plans to cut 1,400 jobs, about 3 percent of its work force. Bob... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Hansbrough has first Pacers workout by Mike Wells

Rookie Tyler Hansbrough made his Indiana Pacers debut today during the team’s first summer league practice. Hansbrough, the team’s top pick in last month’s NBA draft... – Jul 02, 2009 at 6:35 PM in Pacers

Gannett newspapers brace for layoffs by indystar

Gannett Co., publisher of USA Today, The Indianapolis Star and dozens of the other newspapers, plans to cut 1,400 jobs, about 3 percent of its work force. Bob Dickey, head of the... – Jul 02, 2009 at 5:02 PM in Business

Muncie software company lays off 35 workers by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — A central Indiana software company has laid off 35 employees just months after cutting about 125 jobs. The president and CEO of Muncie-based Ontario Systems says the... – Jul 02, 2009 at 11:08 AM in Business

93.9 FM changing its tunes by David Lindquist

Hit songs with a smooth texture are no longer heard at FM radio frequency 93.9, which dumped its “Warm” format Wednesday night. The Cumulus Media-owned station plans to... – Jul 02, 2009 at 2:29 AM in Entertainment

Helping the homeless: Make it more personal by indystar

I sympathize with those people who have gained press over their lack of housing. It always puzzles me because I consult with many people who tell me the same story, so I know it is... – Jul 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Valparaiso University cuts about 50 jobs by indystar

VALPARAISO — Valparaiso University has cut about 50 jobs through early-retirement packages and layoffs. The private university has frozen salaries for the coming year. The... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Valparaiso U. cuts more than 50 jobs by indystar

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Valparaiso University has cut about 50 jobs through early retirement packages and layoffs as it deals with the national recession. The university in... – Jun 29, 2009 at 12:29 PM in Education

Tough times call for tough decisions just to stay afloat by indystar

Over the years, I’ve found that people end up in financial trouble not just because they don’t have enough money — it’s because of poor decision-making.... – Jun 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM in Business

Teachers, schools need lessons in current economics by indystar

House Speaker Pat Bauer wants to increase spending on education. We are all for public education. We want to see our young people succeed. But pouring more money into education is... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Spread the blame, but not on teachers' union by indystar

Once again The Star has seen fit to denigrate teachers and their union. Matthew Tully’s June 21 column blames the union for keeping Indianapolis Public Schools from doing its... – Jun 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Kokomo mayor to visit Fiat officials by indystar

KOKOMO — Mayor Greg Goodnight will travel to Italy next month for meetings with executives of Fiat Group, which now controls Chrysler and its four factories in Kokomo.... – Jun 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Kokomo mayor plans meetings with Fiat execs by indystar

KOKOMO, Ind. — Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight will travel to Italy next month for meetings with executives of Fiat Group, which now controls Chrysler and its four factories in his... – Jun 23, 2009 at 3:57 PM in State

Nora postal branch seeks new location by indystar

After 30 years in the same location, the Nora branch of the U.S. Postal Service will close, said spokeswoman Donna Hoffman. The Postal Service leases the space at Nora Plaza, 1300... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

New company encourages new graduates by indystar

Craig Royal and Michael Keleher started Royal United Mortgage in January 2008 — when the only news about the industry was bad news. “People thought we were crazy for... – Jun 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Star Media halts 2 publications by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Star Media Group is suspending publication of its Carmel and Fishers/Geist magazines. Three jobs are being eliminated as a result, the company said... – Jun 19, 2009 at 11:18 PM in Business