Stories tagged with "staffer"

Quayle gives Daniels a plug by indystar

Former veep says governor would have a shot for top spot Former Vice President Dan Quayle made an appearance at the Statehouse last week; he dropped by to visit with Attorney... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:53 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana State Museum CEO resigns by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is confirming that the president and CEO of the Indiana State Museum has resigned. DNR Director Robert Carter tells the... – Oct 14, 2009 at 5:36 PM in Communities

Suit over choking death draws attention to school safety by indystar

LaPORTE, Ind. — The 2006 choking death of a Northern Indiana elementary school student has focused attention on schools’ preparations for emergencies. Attorney Kenneth... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Privatizing welfare means more fall through cracks, critics say by Will Higgins

Mishandling of cases has risen since contractor took over EVANSVILLE — Omega Young lay in her hospital bed, her body wracked with disease. The cancer that started in her... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:42 AM in Politics & Government

Not again: Star puts undue negative focus on police by indystar

The Star on June 30 featured a front-page article with the headline, “IMPD: Ex-staffer is arrested in fraud.” My first impulse was to say, “Not again.” Then... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Grand jury subpoenas Visclosky's office for PMA documents by indystar

WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed the records of 13-term Indiana Rep. Pete Visclosky as part of a criminal probe involving a firm that lobbies for the defense... – May 29, 2009 at 11:36 PM in Politics & Government

Patrick Fischler feasts on his tasty roles by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES — Patrick Fischler likes his acting roles just like he likes his food:... – May 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM in Entertainment

Rep. Visclosky, 2 others see donations plunge by indystar

58 drop followed lobbying firm’s closure after raid% WASHINGTON — Three senior House Democrats — including one from Indiana — revealed sharp declines in... – Apr 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

What Hoosiers are reading by indystar

Age:54. Town:Indianapolis. Book:“The Neon Bible,” by John Kennedy Toole. Comment:I was steered toward Pulitzer Prize-winner John Kennedy Toole’s work by a... – Apr 18, 2009 at 9:43 PM in Books

Gleaners opens Southwest Community Cupboard by Josh Duke

Southwestside gets additional help with collaboration For the first time, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is helping direct its own food pantry. Gleaners, a popular distribution... – Apr 16, 2009 at 12:33 AM in West Marion County

16 heroes to be inducted into Red Cross Hall of Fame by Will Higgins

After they’ve risked their lives to save someone else’s, you almost expect people to say they’re “not a hero.” It’s what Thomas Wimberly said in... – Mar 19, 2009 at 1:22 AM in Marion County

United Way's funding cuts ripple through Indianapolis-area agencies by Will Higgins

10 drop in funding will hit some groups harder than others% The 103 agencies counting on money from the United Way of Central Indiana this year are going to get 10 percent less... – Mar 18, 2009 at 2:16 AM in Marion County

Groups press FSSA to let clients register to vote by Mary Beth

Critics say FSSA offices fail to offer voter registration forms When low-income Hoosiers turn to state social-services offices for help, they're supposed to get something more... – Feb 02, 2009 at 2:05 AM in Communities

Everyone has known child abuse is a crime by indystar

In a stunning story about clergy sex crimes and cover-ups, the lawyer for the Indianapolis Catholic archdiocese ignores the most egregious wrongdoing by church officials... – Jan 31, 2009 at 9:12 PM in Opinion

Skimmer offline; 15 sharks die at Indy zoo by Vic Ryckaert

Fifteen bonnethead sharks in the Indianapolis Zoo's popular Oceans exhibit died Monday when a routine maintenance procedure went wrong.A cleaning system released too much ozone... – Jan 20, 2009 at 7:32 PM in Communities

Hoosiers strike deals to avoid foreclosure by Jeff Swiatek

Many able to keep homes by adjusting mortgages Record numbers of financially troubled Hoosiers are lowering or delaying their mortgage payments in an effort to stay in their... – Jan 11, 2009 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Ivy Tech fills new post by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS » Ivy Tech Community College has hired J.D. Lux to fill the new position of executive director of governmental affairs. Lux is a Shelbyville attorney and a former... – Dec 24, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Business

Samaritan helps foil dog attack, at a cost by indystar

There have been 237 reported pit bull attacks this year in Indianapolis. Few have been as horrific as what happened this week in a back alley on the Eastside.The ordeal began as... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Communities

Zoeller ready to ascend from No. 2 spot to the top by indystar

Our position: Key staffer brings continuity, right approach to job of state’s top lawyer.Voters are presented with an intriguing choice between two talented and experienced... – Oct 21, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Opinion

Daddy's on DVD by indystar

Sidney Fox is teaching his 9-year-old to respect elders. Damon Burnett is teaching his 10-year-old about the consequences of fighting.The men are trying to raise their sons to be... – Oct 17, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities