Stories tagged with "marion county"

Star closing 2 community newspapers by indystar

The Indianapolis Star Media Group is closing two weekly community newspapers, the East Side Herald and the Spotlight, as part of a wider cost-cutting effort across the company.The... – Dec 03, 2008 at 4:01 PM in Business

SUV strikes tree, killing 3 passengers by Vic Ryckaert

Police say three passengers were killed when a sport utility vehicle skidded into a tree on the Westside early today.The driver, John Wilson, 19, was in good condition at Methodist... – Dec 03, 2008 at 7:31 AM in News

20-plus arrested in sweep by Vic Ryckaert

About 150 local, state and federal law enforcement officers arrested more than 20 people Tuesday during a sweep of public housing buildings across the city.The officers served more... – Dec 03, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Owners may sue Sheriff's Department over fatal shooting of dog by Francesca Jarosz

The owners of a dog fatally shot by two Marion County sheriff’s deputies say they plan to sue the Sheriff’s Department and encourage the agency to adopt a policy... – Dec 03, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Lawmakers call for oversight of Child Services by Tim Evans

Two state lawmakers will push for independent oversight of the Department of Child Services because they believe confidentiality laws have made it impossible to fully investigate... – Dec 02, 2008 at 2:02 AM in News

Service for 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day honors victims who have left us and those who carry on the fight by Diana Penner

Names and numbers were key to the 20th anniversary celebration of World AIDS Day on Monday: Names of Hoosiers who have died scrolling on a large screen, numbers of the newly... – Dec 02, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

Heating bills to drop for budget customers by indystar

Many Indiana natural gas customers will see a drop in their next heating bills.Vectren announced today that its 120,000 budget-plan customers would see lower bills, while... – Dec 01, 2008 at 11:31 AM in Business

Indy snowplows ready for morning rush hour by Amy Bartner

Snow fell as commuters headed to work this morning, but police say the traffic kept moving without serious incidents.The National Weather Service says snow will continue to fall... – Dec 01, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Marion County sewer bills likely to go up 50 percent by indystar

Marion County sewer bills are likely to go up another 50 percent during the next five years -- to an average of about $27 a month -- to pay for the next phase of a... – Dec 01, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Crews prepare to deal with slippery roads by indystar

With winter precipitation forecast overnight, Indianapolis street crews were on standby for plowing.Department of Public Works spokesman Steve Hardiman said Saturday that 36... – Nov 30, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Communities

City's plague: abandoned houses by indystar

Vacant houses — their lawns overgrown, their windows boarded — look wretched from the outside.But on the inside, they’re hellish, trespassed frequently by... – Nov 30, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Circle City Socialites' skaters lace up for Children's Guardian Home by indystar

Roller skaters both avid and novice were drawn to a Southside Indianapolis roller rink Saturday for a special reason.Craig Nelson, 41, a Near-Eastside resident and accomplished... – Nov 30, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Long lines for free Thanksgiving meals highlight Central Indiana's growing need by indystar

Last year, Harold and Bea Stecher spent their Thanksgiving handing out food and greeting visitors at Hope International Ministries’ holiday dinner.This year, they were the... – Nov 30, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

More than 100 at roller-skating fund-raiser by indystar

Whether avid or casual, roller skaters were attracted to a Southside Indianapolis rink today for a special reason.Craig Nelson, 41, a Near-Eastside resident and accomplished... – Nov 29, 2008 at 4:31 PM in Communities

Snow plows ready to roll overnight by indystar

With some accumulation of snow expected by midday Sunday, Indianapolis street crews will be on standby to begin plowing overnight.Snow is forecast to begin around 5 a.m. Sunday... – Nov 29, 2008 at 3:30 PM in Communities

As temperatures drop, risk of house fires increases by indystar

With ice, emergency crews know, comes the threat of fire.The start of the heating season, signaled by the recent onset of subfreezing temperatures, means folks facing costly... – Nov 29, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

3 die at stores by indystar

The start of the shopping season proved deadly Friday at a Wal-Mart store in Valley Stream, N.Y., and a Toys R Us store in Palm Desert, Calif.A temporary Wal-Mart worker died... – Nov 29, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities

Circle of Lights festivities kick off holiday season by indystar

Monument Circle was a joyful place for families Friday night as they were treated to the annual Circle of Lights festivities in cold but clear weather."This is a tradition for... – Nov 29, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

What does the future hold for MSA site? You tell us by indystar

By now, most of us thought, the ghost of Elvis would be haunting high-rise condos on East Market Street.But nothing resembling a heartbreak hotel -- or any other structure --... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:20 AM in Communities

Fire badly damages Near-Northside house by indystar

A Near-Northside house sustained heavy damage when a fire engulfed it Thanksgiving morning.About 6 a.m., Indianapolis firefighters were called to the 1300 block of West 27th... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:20 AM in Communities