Stories tagged with "labor day weekend"

'Picnic' on stage at Greenwood High School by indystar

Greenwood High School will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Picnic” starting tonight. The play, written by William Inge, will run through Saturday and is open... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Journey toward the top more important than summit by Barb Berggoetz

Since the mid-1970s, I’ve had an interest in mind-body-spirit connections. When I was a minister in Atlanta, Ga., I started a “joggers’ Mass.” Runners came... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Franchitti glad he came back with Ganassi by Curt Cavin

After his NASCAR team folded, IRL was the place to be for points champion HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Before Dario Franchitti signed a cocktail napkin as a commitment to drive Ganassi... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Indy Racing League

Q&A: Andy Wilson by David Lindquist

Communications director for Live-360 The most high-profile part of Andy Wilson’s year is behind him. He got the word out about concerts at the Indiana State Fair in August,... – Oct 08, 2009 at 7:05 PM in People

Kittle's finds 'silver lining' in storm clouds by indystar

After a July 25 storm left roof and water damage to the Kittle’s furniture store on the Northeastside near Castleton Square Mall, Chairman Jim Kittle says he found a... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Mild temperatures cool off attendance at outdoor pools in metro area by Bruce Smith

This summer’s cool weather put a chill on attendance and revenues at city and community swimming pools in the metro area. The summer started hot, but when the weather turned... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Communities

Rare Nazi cars to be sold at Kruse's annual Labor Day auction by Erika Smith

3 rare Nazi vehicles to be sold at Kruse International’s Labor Day weekend auction For a couple of years now, Kruse International has been known as the auction house that... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Our wallets get emptier by indystar

It isn’t all in our heads. Americans did not balk at buying back-to-school clothes, or forgo a Labor Day weekend trip, or refuse to invest in a new television for football... – Sep 04, 2009 at 5:32 PM in Commentary

Highway construction to pause for holiday by indystar

State highway officials are stopping construction on state highways and interstates through the Labor Day weekend to accommodate heavy traffic. From noon Friday until sunrise... – Sep 04, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Communities

5 area bands scheduled to perform in benefit concert by indystar

Five metro-area bands will be working Saturday for a Labor Day Weekend concert to raise money that helps Danville youths play sports — and remember three area youths who... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Danville

Labor Day is play day by indystar

Looking for fun ways to spend Labor Day weekend? Here are a few options. Labor Day Parade When: 11 a.m. Saturday. Where: Pennsylvania and North streets, Downtown. Cost: Free.... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Troopers on guard for weekend DUIs by Melanie Hayes

Indiana State Police will be increasing their patrols during the Labor Day weekend to reduce drunk driving and accidents, including in Hamilton County. Troopers will be... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:59 PM in Communities

500 workers in East Chicago to take furloughs by indystar

Most city employees in East Chicago, Ind. will get a longer Labor Day weekend — and a lighter paycheck, as 501 workers take furlough days to help close a $3 million gap in... – Sep 02, 2009 at 8:39 AM in Business

Crowds down 20 percent at Plainfield's Splash Island by Bruce Smith

PLAINFIELD — An unusually cool summer has put a chill on attendance figures at Plainfield’s Splash Island. Heading into the Labor Day weekend and the official end of... – Sep 02, 2009 at 7:18 AM in Plainfield

Setting up the Countdown by Steve Ballard

Event beginning today at ORP is last before NHRA’s 6-race championship playoff O’Reilly Raceway Park roars to life today for the first of six days of almost non-stop... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NHRA

Pool season winds down ... then goes to dogs by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Anyone wanting to take one last dip in the pool, lay in the sunshine or float on the lazy river has less than a week before the Monon Center’s Outdoor Aqua Park... – Sep 01, 2009 at 11:57 AM in Carmel

Kruse auto auction owes them money, sellers say by indystar

Auburn — An automobile auction house known for selling the roadster used in the movie “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and other classic cars is drawing complaints that... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

IndyCar Series tweaks 2010 schedule by Curt Cavin

The IndyCar Series made three adjustments to its 2010 schedule today, including moving the race at Texas Motor Speedway forward a week — to June 5 — to keep the doubleheader with... – Aug 26, 2009 at 11:53 AM in Indy Racing League

U.S. Nationals to be Countdown opener by indystar

The 2010 NHRA schedule announced Tuesday keeps the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals on its traditional Labor Day weekend date but changes the emphasis for drag racing’s premier... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NHRA

Police to crack down on impaired drivers by indystar

Indiana State Police will be among more than 250 Indiana law enforcement agencies taking part in a nearly three-week, statewide crackdown on impaired motorists. The crackdown will... – Aug 20, 2009 at 7:11 AM in News