Stories tagged with "poor economy"

Salvation Army starts fund raising by Will Higgins

Today, The Salvation Army planned to officially start its largest fundraising campaign of the year, the Tree of Lights. A public ceremony to mark the start will begin at 11:15 a.m.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:20 AM in News

'Perfect storm' has swamped pig farmers, lowering prices by indystar

Higher cost of feed, poor economy and H1N1 have clobbered pork industry There’s a reason why that pork roast at the supermarket is so inexpensive right now. Local and... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Daniels makes a pitch for newspapers by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels is featured in a marketing campaign designed to bolster the newspaper industry in Indiana. The effort by the Hoosier State Press Association emphasizes the... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:07 PM in News

Players want Bivens out by indystar

A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent to the LPGA Tour’s board urging that commissionerCarolyn Bivensresign. Prominent playersLorena... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Gambling supporters ignore news of casinos' struggles by indystar

Hans Kraabel and others like him who write letters to The Star pushing for a Downtown casino in Union Station are out of touch with reality. Have they not read the well-researched... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Top-shelf destination by Jenny Elig

Central Library is all that it’s stacked up to be in the eyes of its growing number of patrons Stand in the atrium of the Central Library, and look up at the glass walls of... – Jun 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM in Living

Indiana lawmakers seek $1.8 billion in U.S. transportation funds by indystar

Hoosier lawmakers try to get U.S. funds for projects in their districts WASHINGTON — Indiana lawmakers are seeking $1.8 billion in projects for their districts from a... – Jun 07, 2009 at 2:33 AM in Communities

Hoosier lawmakers seek $1.8B for roads by indystar

WASHINGTON — Indiana lawmakers are seeking $1.8 billion in projects for their districts from a multi-year transportation bill that Congress hopes to pass this year — if lawmakers... – Jun 05, 2009 at 2:46 PM in Politics & Government

Rain can't hold back Broad Ripple Art Fair by Josh Duke

Broad Ripple Art Fair continues today with indoor and outdoor attractions Spotty weather and a poor economy weren’t enough to dampen the first day of this year’s Broad... – May 17, 2009 at 2:43 AM in News

Democrats, Republicans grapple over state spending by Mary Beth

Agreement on a new state budget remains in doubt today as the Republican-controlled Senate seeks smaller K-12 education increases than Democrats have wanted. Lawmakers face a... – Apr 28, 2009 at 4:48 PM in Politics & Government

Going green means being good stewards of our state most recent comment by nmccammo

Electronic Waste Collection Days April 30, May... – Apr 29, 2009 at 5:01 PM

Zionsville's municipal course sees uptick in golfers by Chris Sikich

The poor economy and good weather are driving people to municipal golf courses this spring, and Zionsville Golf Club is already about $10,000 ahead of last year’s pace. The... – Apr 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM in Zionsville

Noblesville municipal courses see uptick in golfers by Chris Sikich

The poor economy and good weather are driving people to municipal golf courses this spring, and Noblesville’s two courses have cashed in $25,000 more than this time last... – Apr 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM in Noblesville

Big prizes designed to boost fundraiser's low reservations by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Guests tonight can roll the dice for a chance to win a new car or find a key that unlocks more than $5,000 in jewelry. Plus, the silent-auction bids will be... – Feb 07, 2009 at 1:52 AM in Metro

Big prizes added to boost fundraiser’s low reservations by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Guests tonight can roll the dice for a chance to win a new car or find a key that unlocks more than $5,000 in jewelry.Organizer Anne Gertiser said reservations for... – Feb 05, 2009 at 1:03 PM in Communities

A pregnant pause by Shari Rudavsky

Poor economy puts plans to have children on hold Alicia and Craig Relford had a carefully thought-out family plan.The Zionsville couple would wait four years between pregnancies.... – Jan 11, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Communities