Stories tagged with "pros and cons"

Siding adds to curb appeal by indystar

Replacing old or damaged siding on your house can make it easier to sell it or add long-term value if you’re planning to stay for several years. According to the National... – Feb 18, 2010 at 7:41 PM in Home & Garden

Despite all the evidence by indystar

I’ll admit to being one of the multitude of fans who have made shows like "NCIS’’ and "CSI’’ such hits. It isn’t that I don’t... – Feb 01, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Roadblocks to happy endings by indystar

The last time I babysat my younger grandchildren, we watched one of those age-appropriate Hollywood fairy tales where the good guy defeats the bad guy and then the story ends... – Jan 18, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Voters get final say on merger by Jason Thomas

Council, township board OK plan; residents get their chance on May 4 A seven-member panel and two municipal executive bodies have had their say. Now it’s up to the... – Dec 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

City or town? An issue for Fishers in 2010 by Carrie Ritchie

Also on the horizon: downtown and RiverPlace development, trash pickup With a city-town vote on the way and plans for a medical technology park and a new downtown moving forward,... – Dec 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Avon School Board picks 2 redistricting options by Josh Duke

AVON — The Avon School Board appears to have narrowed its elementary redistricting options from three to two. At a working session this morning prior to Tuesday’s final... – Dec 30, 2009 at 11:04 AM in Hendricks County

Greenwood mayor urges putting off merger referendum by Diana Penner

Greenwood Mayor Charles Henderson would prefer that a proposed merger of the city with White River Township be put before voters in the November 2010 general election rather than... – Dec 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Greenwood mayor wants delay for vote on merger by indystar

Greenwood — Mayor Charles Henderson said Monday he prefers a proposed merger of the city and White River Township be put before voters in the November general election rather... – Dec 08, 2009 at 12:27 AM in Greenwood

Mayor prefers November referendum on Greenwood, White River Township merger by Diana Penner

GREENWOOD — Greenwood Mayor Charles Henderson would prefer a proposed merger of the city with White River Township be put before voters in the November general election... – Dec 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Greenwood

Greenwood mayor suggests merger vote delay by Diana Penner

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood Mayor Charles Henderson Monday said he would prefer a proposed merger between the city and White River Township be put before voters in the... – Dec 07, 2009 at 9:47 PM in Greenwood

Fishers voters may decide city-or-town issue by Carrie Ritchie

City Yes group says it’s gathered enough signatures for a spring referendum A group that supports Fishers becoming a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

Should you grill with charcoal or gas? by Jolene.Ketzenberger

When you head out back to fire up the grill, is it gas or charcoal — or are you like the nearly 30 percent of Americans who own both? Cookbook author and barbecue expert... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Midwest Fashion Week: Catherine Fritsch by Jenny Elig

Catherine Fritsch is making a bold move into a bigger market — she recently had five pieces of her Sweet Revenge line manufactured in Los Angeles for retail sales and mass... – Oct 08, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Shopping & Fashion

Fishers future: city, town or hybrid? by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — The Town Council will use the Fishers City/Town Study Committee’s report to get creative with government. Town officials could investigate creating a hybrid... – Oct 08, 2009 at 4:59 PM in Fishers

Fishers council to see city study report tonight by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — The Town Council will get its first look tonight at the City/Town Study Committee’s long-awaited report. The council has been eager to see it because the report,... – Oct 07, 2009 at 2:36 PM in Fishers

Should I buy disability income insurance in case of a job loss? by indystar

Disability income insurance is not the same as unemployment insurance, which is paid for by your employer. However, disability income insurance, which is paid for by you, also can... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Fishers council moves 2010 budget meeting to Wednesday by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — The Fishers Town Council will meet Wednesday instead of Monday. The council moved its meeting because an Indiana Association of Cities and Towns conference goes... – Oct 02, 2009 at 11:47 AM in Fishers

Are we a nation of 2-year-olds? by indystar

Conflict is a given in democratic systems. Citizens are expected to bring their different value systems, ideas and political preferences into the public square, where we have not... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Council reviews draft by Fishers city/town committee by Carrie Ritchie

Final report due in October; there’s a chance issue may go before voters in November On Monday, Fishers got its first look at a draft of a report detailing the pros and cons... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

City/town study report getting a few tweaks by indystar

Fishers — A Fishers panel has taken its first look at a draft of a report detailing the pros and cons of the town becoming a city. The City/Town Study Committee this week... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers