Stories tagged with "nomination"

Republican trustee to face opponent in May by Josh Duke

AVON — A local Republican Party leader has announced his nomination for Washington Township trustee. Don Hodson, the Washington Township Republican chairman since 1998, said... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM in Hendricks County

Avon taking nominations for community awards by Josh Duke

The Avon Chamber of Commerce will once again honor local residents and businesses making a difference in the community. The chamber currently is accepting nominations for its third... – Oct 20, 2009 at 11:20 AM in Avon

Wayne Twp. school leader named state's best by Gretchen Becker

Wayne Township Superintendent Terry Thompson was named the 2010 Indiana Superintendent of the Year today by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents. Thompson was... – Oct 05, 2009 at 11:03 AM in West Marion County

Lebanon educator is named top teacher in Indiana by indystar

LEBANON, Ind. — An agriculture science teacher from Lebanon High School is the state’s top teacher for 2010. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett praised Byron... – Sep 22, 2009 at 5:34 PM in Education

Nominee to teach while awaiting vote by indystar

Bloomington — An Indiana University law professor will be teaching this fall as she awaits a U.S. Senate vote on her nomination to a senior position in the Justice... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Critic's Corner Thursday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•While congratulations are due for Christina Applegate for her well-deserved Emmy nomination for Samantha Who? (ABC, 8... – Jul 22, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

GOP Sen. Lugar will back Sotomayor by indystar

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Richard Lugar plans to vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, calling her “clearly qualified” and “well regarded in the legal... – Jul 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM in Politics & Government

'30 Rock' atop Emmy nominations by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Tina Fey’s satire-rich sitcom, “30 Rock,” received a leading 22 Emmy Award nominations Thursday, while the ’60s retro series, “Mad Men,” led the drama... – Jul 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM in Entertainment

Senate confirms Roemer as envoy to India by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday unanimously approved former Indiana Rep. Tim Roemer’s nomination to be ambassador to India. The confirmation passed by unanimous consent,... – Jul 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM in Politics & Government

Senate panel OKs Ex-Ind. rep's ambassador nomination by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously voted Wednesday to confirm former Indiana Rep. Tim Roemer to be ambassador to India. The full Senate could... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:12 PM in Politics & Government

Obama nominates ex-Bloomington mayor by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — President Barack Obama is nominating former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez for a senior position in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The White House... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:40 PM in Politics & Government

Clooney sets up at Sony with production company by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Clooney has lined up a new home for his production company.According to Sony Pictures, Clooney and producing partner Grant Heslov's Smoke House... – Jun 30, 2009 at 4:07 PM in Entertainment

Parade organizer gets to take her turn out front by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — Cyndi Kirby has helped to organize parades in Noblesville for 20 years, but this July 4 she finally will get the chance to be in the lineup. Kirby, 56,... – Jun 26, 2009 at 11:03 PM in Noblesville

No word from Bayh, Lugar on Sotomayor by indystar

Neither Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., nor Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., was available for comment on the nomination of U.S. Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, according to... – May 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

White House plans concert to honor Stevie Wonder by USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is planning a concert this month to honor Stevie Wonder, whose music provided part of President Obama's campaign soundtrack.The White House... – Feb 14, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Entertainment

Daschle quits bid for HHS nomination by indystar

WASHINGTON — Faced with problems over back taxes and potential conflicts of interest, Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination today to be President Barack Obama’s Health and Human... – Feb 03, 2009 at 3:33 PM in News

Nominations accepted for Teacher of the Year by indystar

Nominations are being accepted through March 2 for the 2009 Carmel Clay Teacher of the Year.Individuals who wish to make a nomination should send an e-mail message to Jeff... – Jan 29, 2009 at 8:40 AM in Communities

Reactions to Academy Awards nominations by The Associated Press

Reactions to nominations for the Academy Awards:"It's great fun for the movie to see it get acknowledged that way, but it's not the goal. It's a fickle business, and there to be... – Jan 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM in Entertainment

First dog? Obamas narrow choices to 2 by indystar

Along with the serious news about the economy, terrorism, the Middle East and other hefty subjects, ABC News' George Stephanopoulos this morning also got down to the... – Jan 11, 2009 at 12:31 PM in News

'Milk,' 'Slumdog Millionaire' win top WGA awards by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Oscar contenders "Milk" and "Slumdog Millionaire" won top honors Saturday at the Writers Guild of America Awards.Dustin Lance Black won the... – Jan 07, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Entertainment