Stories tagged with "rural areas"

Researcher finds drug traces in area streams by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — A Ball State University scientist has discovered traces of pharmaceuticals in 10 streams that flow through rural areas of central Indiana. Biology professor... – Oct 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM in Education

Wabash man charged with 'thrill-killing' deer by indystar

WABASH, Ind. — State conservation officers have arrested a 25-year-old man who they say was “thrill-killing” deer in rural Wabash and Whitley counties. The... – Oct 09, 2009 at 7:51 AM in Crime & Courts

Council set to vote on budget by Robert Annis

The Town Council will hold a special meeting Monday evening to vote on the 2010 budget. The approximately $16 million budget represents an increase of about $1.5 million from the... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

It's 'strong to the finish,' but price a mystery by indystar

Going green — those living in the 1930s never heard the term, but many of them acted on it anyway. Electricity had come even to rural areas, but cash-conscious homeowners... – Sep 10, 2009 at 7:04 PM in Home & Garden

Zionsville seeks more cuts to 2010 budget by Robert Annis

Town officials trying to carve out a budget for 2010 are hoping the third time’s a charm, after the Zionsville council president again sent them back to the drawing board... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:54 AM in Zionsville

ZIonsville seeks more cuts to 2010 budget by Robert Annis

Town officials trying to carve out a budget for 2010 are hoping the third time’s a charm, after the Zionsville council president again sent them back to the drawing board... – Jul 16, 2009 at 11:58 PM in Zionsville

Education budget higher overall, but IPS and other districts see cuts by Mary Beth

State’s budget formula favors suburban, charter schools Behind the glow of a state funding increase for education — Indiana was one of the few states in the nation to... – Jul 06, 2009 at 2:40 AM in Communities

Cool it with old school rhetoric by indystar

One of the most important things about Indiana’s new two-year budget is something it doesn’t contain: a moratorium on new charter schools. Charter opponents pushed... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

U.S. interference in Iran would preserve status quo by indystar

In 1979, many conservatives offered the same shrill criticism of our sitting president as they do today. Demanding a tougher tone with Iran is counterproductive not only in Iran,... – Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Antenna woes, missing stations mark digital TV switchover by indystar

Hoosiers across the state remain without access to television at home today because of a variety of problems after the national switch to digital. Hundreds who purchased digital... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:49 PM in Business

Sheriff's officials are grateful for lifesaving offer by Jason Thomas

Donation will equip squad cars with defibrillators Doug Cox is well-versed in the life-saving capabilities of defibrillators. Franklin firefighters saved the life of both his... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Johnson County

Move to the big city brought exposure to violence by indystar

Until three years ago, I lived for 25 years in rural areas of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. I never locked my door; I dealt with people as honest as the day is long and... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Telecom reform expands service, competition by indystar

State Rep. Matt Pierce’s April 16 letter suggested the Telecom and Video Reform Act isn’t working. Here are some facts to set the record straight. Since passage in... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

AT&T to reveal growth plans for state by indystar

AT&T on Wednesday will announce plans for future investments in Indiana, including an expansion of its wireless network, according to a news release. AT&T officials, Lt.... – Mar 24, 2009 at 1:32 PM in Business

IMPD seizes 50 pounds of meth worth $1.5M by Vic Ryckaert

More than 20 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of about $1.5 million was seized Monday at an Eastside Indianapolis house, Indiana State Police reported. Two... – Mar 16, 2009 at 10:44 PM in Crime & Courts

Did coyote kill dog? DNR official isn't sure by Josh Duke

A Department of Natural Resources official says it’s unclear whether a coyote is responsible for the recent attack on a dog near Greenwood. Brian Horton lost his Jack Russell... – Feb 28, 2009 at 11:17 AM in Metro