Stories tagged with "signatures"

Indianapolis rally to protest war in Afghanistan by Will Higgins

In the wake of bloody fighting around the Afghan city of Marjah that since Thursday claimed the lives of three Indiana marines, anti-war protesters have planned an Indianapolis... – Feb 22, 2010 at 10:48 AM in Marion County

Delay on city vote gets mixed reviews by indystar

Fishers A group that wants Fishers to become a city is happy about its decision to delay a vote on the issue until November. But others aren’t pleased that the vote... – Feb 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Sudden decision sets up limited choices at polls by indystar

I’ve never had much objection to Sen. Evan Bayh before, in fact, I found his middle-of-the-road approach and charm appealing. But I feel great disappointment in his partisan... – Feb 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Indiana tea party founder files for senate race by Julie Crothers

Indiana tea party founder and Fishers plumbing company owner Richard Behney filed for the U.S. Senate race today. With a box of signatures in his arms, Behney met the primary... – Feb 18, 2010 at 3:25 PM in Politics & Government

City Yes delay creates concerns in Fishers by Carrie Ritchie

Postponing vote on converting to a city stresses town staff, says councilman; multiple referendums worry HSE leader A group that wants Fishers to become a city is happy about its... – Feb 18, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

The short, hopeful life of a would-be challenge by Jon Murrary

With Bayh out, she’d have ballot to herself, but she lacks signatures Political novice Tamyra d’Ippolito could have been poised for one heck of a boost from Evan... – Feb 16, 2010 at 2:47 AM in Politics & Government

Signatures turned in for GOP Senate hopeful by indystar

Republican Don Bates Jr. has become the first candidate to file for the May 4 U.S. Senate primary to challenge Sen. Evan Bayh. The financial adviser from Winchester turned in about... – Feb 13, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Specialty plate to help fight hunger by indystar

Second Helpings, a local food recovery and hunger relief organization, has launched a license plate project. To gain state approval for a Second Helpings specialty license plate,... – Feb 09, 2010 at 5:08 PM in Food & Drink

Pike School Board hopeful files for seat by Gretchen Becker

The first hopeful in the Pike Township School Board election has declared her candidacy. Tammy Moon will run for one of three open seats on the seven-member board. Members in those... – Jan 25, 2010 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

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

Jail expansion likely to go before voters by Diana Penner

Johnson County voters likely will have their say on whether to build a $23 million, 400-bed addition to the county jail. John Price, chairman of the Johnson County Board of... – Dec 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Pike board moves to replace school by indystar

The Pike Township School Board has taken first steps toward rebuilding Guion Creek Elementary School. The district plans to tear down the school and build a new one at the current... – Dec 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Pike Township school district plans to replace Guion Creek Elementary by Gretchen Becker

The Pike Township School Board went through the first steps of rebuilding an elementary school. A preliminary hearing Thursday was the first step to finance a project. The district... – Dec 11, 2009 at 10:59 AM in North Marion County

Sao Paulo to host opener by Curt Cavin

IndyCar Series participants will open the 2010 season in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The city — the world’s fourth largest at nearly 18 million people, according to... – Nov 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Cityhood for Fishers likely to go to a vote by indystar

Fishers — A group that wants Fishers to become a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition to bring the proposed switch to voters. Greg Purvis, who leads the... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

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

Indiana employees work to save jobs at Sallie Mae by indystar

Fishers — Student loan guarantor Sallie Mae announced Wednesday its employees in Indiana have collected 81,000 of the more than 186,000 signatures on a petition to help save... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Fishers

More than 186K sign petition to save Sallie Mae jobs by Carrie Ritchie

Sallie Mae employees in Indiana have collected more than 81,000 signatures on a petition to help save their jobs. The federal government’s proposed student loan reform is... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Fishers

City Yes finds support to bring issue to Fishers voters by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — A group that supports Fishers becoming a city says it has gathered enough signatures on a petition to bring the proposed switch to voters. Greg Purvis, who leads... – Nov 17, 2009 at 2:04 PM in Fishers

Some property owners protest Westfield annexation by Carrie Ritchie

Westfield’s plan to annex unincorporated land within its boundaries is facing opposition from residents and business owners who prefer to stay out of the city. “I don’t want an... – Oct 26, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Westfield