Stories tagged with "southern indiana"

Writing program tried for high school students by indystar

New Albany — A Southern Indiana high school is working with Indiana University Southeast to create a pilot writing program designed to help improve literacy among high school... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Indiana Rep. Dennis Oxley hospitalized by indystar

ENGLISH, Ind. — A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized. Democratic State Rep. Dennie Oxley of Taswell missed the General Assembly’s Organization Day on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Politics & Government

Hamilton is confirmed for seat on appeals court by indystar

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 59-39 Thursday to seat Indiana Judge David Hamilton on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was the only Republican... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

2 men killed, 2 hurt in crash near Louisville by indystar

Two Central Indiana men were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Floyd County just north of the Horseshoe Southern Indiana casino. Thomas A. Fung, 26, Nineveh, and Jordan T. Burries,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:28 AM in Marion County

Holiday World puts extras on auction block by indystar

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — A southern Indiana amusement park plans to auction off hundreds of surplus items this weekend, including an antique circus truck and bumper boats.... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Business

Downstate power plants come under fire by indystar

SCOTTSBURG, Ind. — Citizens groups in Southern Indiana are organizing opposition to two proposed wood-burning power plants that they say pose health and safety concerns.... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

State's high court hears case of gambler who won't pay casino by indystar

A lawyer for a Tennessee woman who says the former Caesars Indiana took advantage of her gambling addiction told the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday that Hoosier casinos have a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:15 AM in News

Stimulus will fund senior housing in Nashville by Jeff Swiatek

Federal stimulus money will bring a needed senior housing project to the Southern Indiana tourist town of Nashville. Carmel developer RealAmerica Development breaks ground today on... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Ash borer found in 4 more Ind. counties by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The tree-killing emerald ash borer has reached another four Indiana counties, boosting the insect’s foothold in the state to 30 counties. State wildlife officials... – Nov 10, 2009 at 3:00 PM in Communities

Suspects in farm chemical theft killed by indystar

TENNYSON, Ind. — Police say that two men suspected of trying to steal anhydrous ammonia from a Southern Indiana farm died in a car crash as they fled. The Warrick County... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:45 PM in Crime & Courts

Food production expansion means 350 Indiana jobs by Tom Spalding

A food production center is expanding in New Albany, creating more than 350 jobs by 2012. Kemper Foods International, a privately held manufacturer of frozen foods for restaurants... – Nov 10, 2009 at 7:12 AM in Business

State to test deer heads for bovine tuberculosis by indystar

Brookville — State wildlife officials plan to collect 650 deer heads from hunters in eastern and Southern Indiana next weekend to test for bovine tuberculosis. The Indiana... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Federal funding sought for covered bridge by indystar

Medora — Officials in a Southern Indiana county are moving ahead with a $2 million plan to restore a 19th-century wooden covered bridge. The Jackson County Commissioners are... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

S. Ind. covered bridge to get $2M rehab by indystar

MEDORA, Ind. — Officials in a Southern Indiana county are moving ahead with a $2 million plan to restore a 19th century wooden covered bridge. The Jackson County commissioners are... – Nov 08, 2009 at 11:58 AM in Communities

Ind. high court to hear gambler’s lawsuit by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on whether an Ohio River casino should have allowed a compulsive gambler to play and lose $125,000 in a... – Nov 08, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Communities

Coaster's installation will be featured on show by indystar

Santa Claus — A Southern Indiana amusement park’s newest ride will be getting plenty of exposure in the coming weeks from a National Geographic Channel film crew. The... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Southeast Indiana to get plastic equipment plant from Ohio's Process Systems and Services by Tom Spalding

An Ohio company that specializes in industrial plastics and process equipment fabrication, installation and service plans to build its first out-of-state plant in southeastern... – Nov 05, 2009 at 7:20 AM in Business

Stepfather arrested in death of girl, 15 by indystar

Rockport Indiana State Police have arrested the stepfather of a 15-year-old Southern Indiana girl whose body was found behind a shed near her home. Indiana State Police say Ryan... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Cause of death sought for Southern Indiana girl by indystar

ROCKPORT Indiana State Police say detectives are conducting a criminal investigation into the death of a 15-year-old Southern Indiana girl whose body was found behind a shed near... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

New models drive the comeback for pressure cookers by Jolene.Ketzenberger

The pressure cooker may be the most misunderstood piece of cookware ever to sit on a stove. That is, if it even makes it to the stove. Many remain in their boxes, stashed in the... – Nov 03, 2009 at 6:34 PM in Food & Drink