Stories tagged with "period of time"

Shepherd center works to break cycle of poverty by Vic Ryckaert

The roots of Shepherd Community Center, says its director, lie in a banquet. Jay Height, head of the faith-based organization on the Near Eastside, said the idea arose 25 years ago... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

6-11 freshman Muniru adds size, but can he play? by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — For months, there has been a buzz on campus about Bawa Muniru. You can’t miss him. Not at 6-11, 270 pounds. The true freshman from Ghana wears a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:42 AM in Indiana University

Get out now; don't saddle our grandkids with this war by indystar

It is time for the U.S. military to leave Afghanistan. The cost in American (and British and other NATO) lives is tragic. The general (Stanley McChrystal) in charge wants more... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Westside domestic-violence resource center finds success by Josh Duke

Beacon of Hope has helped 22 women find shelter since opening in July Three months after opening its doors and taking its first crisis calls, the Beacon of Hope Center for Women... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Danville

15 dogs fill shelter beyond capacity by Betsy Reason

The Humane Society for Hamilton County is in desperate need for space after 15 dogs were surrendered over the weekend at the Noblesville shelter. “There’s just... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

15 added dogs fill shelter beyond capacity by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — The Humane Society for Hamilton County is in desperate need for space after 15 dogs were surrendered over the weekend at the Noblesville shelter.... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:33 PM in Noblesville

Lawrence Twp. firefighters back pay cut without layoffs by Kevin Oneal

When the Lawrence Township Board meets on Tuesday to consider spending by the township trustee, they will be asked to approve a plan to reduce a budget deficit that will cut... – Oct 26, 2009 at 3:46 PM in North Marion County

Paying for paying it off by indystar

Credit card users who pay all they owe every month may end up paying latest fee You floss regularly, yield to oncoming traffic and use your credit cards judiciously, dutifully... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:46 AM in Business

Stadium hinges on land sale by Carrie Ritchie

Westfield Washington Schools has been planning a 4,000- to 5,000-seat football stadium behind Westfield High School since 1998. Now, as part of a plan for downtown redevelopment,... – Sep 02, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Westfield

Rent-to-own leases have low risk for buyer by indystar

Question: How do rent-to-own options work, and are they a good deal for prospective homeowners? Answer: Leasing a home with an option to buy, or “rent-to-own” deals,... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

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

Report: Queen Latifah says she was sexually abused by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW NEW YORK (AP) — Queen Latifah has revealed a traumatic chapter of her personal life: The... – Jun 10, 2009 at 4:49 PM in Entertainment

Payment problems can be set right by indystar

Question: What are the options for homeowners in default on their mortgage? Answer:A mortgage is a legal contract. It has important rights and duties that a homeowner has agreed to... – May 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Home & Garden

Lane limits coming to Carmel's City Center Drive by Melanie Hayes

On top the of the major closure on Keystone Avenue that began on Monday for 45 days, this week there will be additional lane restrictions nearby, but for a shorter period of time... – Apr 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Carmel

Pacers miss playoffs for 3rd consecutive season by Mike Wells

ATLANTA — You can stop trying to figure out what it will take for the Indiana Pacers to make the playoffs. The official end came Friday night, and to no surprise, the Pacers... – Apr 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Athletes make 'Bop to the Top' by Josh Duke

Thousands of running and stair-climbing enthusiasts have gathered at OneAmerican Tower this morning for the 26th annual Bop to the Top.Participants race against the clock to the... – Jan 24, 2009 at 5:31 PM in News

Steelmaker: Mass layoffs in Ind. to be temporary by Tom Spalding

The world's largest steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, confirmed to state officials that it "must substantially reduce" staffing at its Burns Harbor facility and said layoffs of 2,444... – Nov 25, 2008 at 9:46 AM in Business

Election Day lacked expected spark by indystar

I 'd been hearing for awhile now about how we should expect long lines at the polls, so I was up early to make sure I had time to vote before going to work. I'd been fighting a... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Communities