Stories tagged with "six months"

Newspaper circulation may be worse than it looks by indystar

SAN FRANCISCO — While U.S. newspapers are losing subscribers at a staggering rate, a few dailies stand out because their circulation is rising. But they aren’t... – Nov 23, 2009 at 8:10 AM in Business

Birthday fund request is out of line by indystar

Dear Margo: Can you give me some guidance regarding how to respond to a strange request? A friend we see occasionally got engaged six months ago. He’s quite the social... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Celebration fails to translate into cultural experience by indystar

Having lived here for nearly six months and been disappointed in the community events designed by and for the Hispanic community, I went with my boyfriend to the Day of the Dead... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Notre Dame gets WR Floyd back, loses QB Crist for season by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame star receiver Michael Floyd will play against Navy on Saturday, six weeks after breaking his left collarbone. Coach Charlie Weis said today that the... – Nov 03, 2009 at 2:12 PM in Sports

Publisher says strategy shift accounts for circulation drop by indystar

Indianapolis — Reflecting a downturn throughout the newspaper industry, The Indianapolis Star saw its circulation decline for the six months ending Sept. 30, according to new... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Business

GOP needs to settle on a challenger to Burton in 5th District race by indystar

For a few months, the crowded field in the 5th District Republican primary didn’t seem to hurt the four men taking on incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Burton. If anything, the roster... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Dow Chemical profit up 66% despite sales drop by indystar

The Dow Chemical Co. today said its third-quarter profit climbed 66 percent to $711 million, or 63 cents a share, while sales at its Indianapolis-based unit contributed to a 22... – Oct 22, 2009 at 7:06 AM in Business

Eyes on ties by Jenny Elig

During law school, Birk Billingsley found himself buying a lot of expensive ties that didn’t quite do the trick. So about six months ago, he started his own handmade tie... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

Westfield man denies child porn possession by indystar

Noblesville — A Westfield man has pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of possessing child pornography. M. Brent Koontz had his first court appearance Wednesday. His trial is set... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Westfield man pleads not guilty to 14 child-porn counts by Carrie Ritchie

NOBLESVILLE — A Westfield man has pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of possessing child pornography. M. Brent Koontz had his first court appearance Wednesday. His trial is set... – Oct 15, 2009 at 1:07 PM in Westfield

Planned Parenthood to close 6th clinic by Tom Spalding

Planned Parenthood of Indiana has added a health center in Marion to its rising number of clinic closures and will chop 25 jobs from the payroll as part of a sweeping... – Oct 14, 2009 at 5:32 PM in Communities

Sewer rates, not water, increased; salary is unrelated by indystar

In response to Danny Heck’s Oct. 6 letter, I would like him to know I share his concerns regarding the continuing escalating costs of sewer bills. Heck stated one of my... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Westfield man faces 14 child-porn counts by indystar

A Westfield man is facing 14 felony counts of possessing child pornography. M. Brent Koontz, 39, was arrested Monday after a police investigation found 14 videos of child... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Westfield man faces 14 child porn charges by Carrie Ritchie

A Westfield man is facing 14 felony counts of possessing child pornography. M. Brent Koontz, 39, was arrested Monday after a police investigation found 14 videos of child... – Oct 07, 2009 at 5:06 PM in Westfield

City fires director of animal control by Heather Gillers

Embattled Animal Control head Douglas Rae is out after less than a year. Rae was fired early today during a meeting with Interim Public Safety Director Mark Renner. Renner said Rae... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:40 PM in Politics & Government

Test results still needed in death of 3-year-old girl by indystar

Richmond — The death two weeks ago of a 3-year-old girl remains under investigation while authorities await results of toxicology tests. Erial Nichole Summers was found dead... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

House moves to extend unemployment benefits by indystar

WASHINGTON — Despite predictions the Great Recession is running out of steam, the House is taking up emergency legislation this week to help the millions of Americans who see... – Sep 21, 2009 at 7:27 AM in Politics & Government

Child dies while mom on home detention by indystar

LIBERTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Child Services says it will investigate the death of a 3-year-old girl whose mother is on home detention for child neglect. Erial... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:57 PM in News

IPS' Center for Inquiry named Blue Ribbon School by agammill

Parents and staff at School 2 say they don’t need the federal government to tell them they have something special, but they’re still celebrating the news that... – Sep 16, 2009 at 8:13 AM in Education

Stocks recover from losses to post moderate gains by indystar

NEW YORK — Stocks bounced back from early losses to post moderate gains as traders funneled money into utility and financial stocks. Major market indexes ended at their... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business