Stories tagged with "municipalities"

Annexation ruling favors Bargersville by indystar

A special judge has sided with the town of Bargersville in its battle with Greenwood over unincorporated land critical to sewer infrastructure and commercial development in Johnson... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Judge sides with Bargersville in its annexation battles with Greenwood by Jason Thomas

CRAWFORDSVILLE — A special judge has sided with the town of Bargersville in its battle with Greenwood over unincorporated land critical to sewer infrastructure and commercial... – Nov 10, 2009 at 2:06 PM in Johnson County

Why Indy's behind the pack by Francesca Jarosz

Streak of individualism, lack of a health culture block smoking ban The debate over a proposal in Indianapolis to ban smoking in bars and other workplaces has been impassioned,... – Nov 01, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Politics & Government

County receives first doses of H1N1 vaccine by Tania E. Lopez

The Hamilton County Health Department has received and is distributing the initial shipment of the H1N1 vaccine, according to the department’s spokesperson. The shipment... – Oct 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hamilton County

Keep Indianapolis on country's radar screen by indystar

Until earlier this year, which marks my 25th in the aviation industry, the thought that I would live and work in Indianapolis never occurred to me. Although I had visited a few... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Lebanon may proceed with sex offender ban by indystar

Lebanon — The city government may follow the lead of several other area municipalities in banning sex offenders from public parks, but the possibility for such an ordinance... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Racial makeup of trade delegation questioned by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels is taking some flack from Democrats because of the 50 Hoosiers joining him on his trade mission to China and Japan this week, none are black. “Not one of... – Sep 04, 2009 at 10:57 AM in Politics & Government

Firm seeks trash-to-gas permit in Lake Co. most recent comment by ELBorbah

Add the Jerry Springer Show and you’ll have... – Aug 26, 2009 at 8:34 AM

Fishers town vs. city panel meets 1 last time tonight by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — Fishers’ City/Town Study Committee is meeting tonight, possibly for the last time. The Fishers Town Council appointed the committee to study the possibility... – Aug 24, 2009 at 4:07 PM in Fishers

Fishers honored for town-employee clinic by Carrie Ritchie

The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns is giving Fishers a Community Achievement Award for the town’s employee health clinic. The clinic, which opened earlier this year... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:08 PM in Fishers

Smoking bans staying local in nature by Shari Rudavsky

With Statehouse leaving it up to cities, Franklin ban begins; Westfield debates it Absent a statewide smoke-free workplace law, Indiana resembles a patchwork quilt in its approach... – Jun 09, 2009 at 12:51 PM in Politics & Government

Panel to talk about accountability in municipalities by Carrie Ritchie

Tonight, the Fishers City/Town Study Committee will hear about accountability in municipalities from three government officials and a journalist. Panelists are Diana Cordray,... – May 13, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Fishers

Discussion continues on city vs. town issue by indystar

Fishers — Fishers’ City/Town Study Committee cannot seem to determine whether having a mayor would be a benefit of switching to a city. Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and... – May 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Fishers

Fishers weighs mayor question by Carrie Ritchie

Fishers’ City/Town Study Committee cannot seem to determine whether having a mayor would be a benefit of switching to a city. Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and Terre Haute City... – Apr 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM in Fishers

Fishers to hear merits of city vs. town tonight by Carrie Ritchie

The Fishers City/Town Study Committee will learn about relationships between officials in municipal government tonight. And a Fishers official is scheduled to help teach the group... – Apr 29, 2009 at 6:12 PM in Fishers

'Puppy mill' bill could inhibit local ordinances by Bill Ruthhart

GOP plan would weaken city rules, bill author says A push to crack down on abusive dog breeders ran into trouble Monday as lawmakers clashed over a provision that would bar... – Apr 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

City vs. town panel to study economic development tonight by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — The Fishers City/Town Study Committee will hear a presentation on economic development in cities and towns tonight. The group is weighing the pros and cons of... – Apr 15, 2009 at 5:14 PM in Fishers

Pushing problems downward by indystar

If you’re a teenager whose father permits him to spend some of his Dairy Queen earnings on concert tickets, are you dazzled by his generosity? And what if Dad tells you you... – Apr 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

Clinic opens for Fishers employees by indystar

Fishers The new medical clinic for town employees will be unveiled today. The clinic, in the Fishers Train Station, will save the town about $1.3 million in insurance costs during... – Apr 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Fishers

Fishers employee clinic ready by Carrie Ritchie

Fishers is unveiling its new employee medical clinic during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The clinic, located in the Fishers Train Station, will save Fishers about... – Mar 31, 2009 at 4:26 PM in Fishers