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- Commentary: NRA owns Mourdock
If Mourdock is elected to the U.S. Senate, both the NRA and Hoosier voters can count on him to roll over, fetch or beg whenever the gun lobby snaps its fingers. by John Krull Commentary: NRA locks in Mourdock for future votes The NationalRifle Association’s endorsement of RichardMourdock in his primary race against U.S.Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., makes at least two things clear.… [ Read more ]
- Investing in the environment
Can money buy enough time? ‘Cultivating the Grassroot’ is, in spite of its upbeat title, an indictment of green philanthropy. by David Hoppe A recent report on environmental grantmakingis bound to have anyone who’s ever written a check in support of anearth-saving cause tearing their hair. “Cultivatingthe Grassroots: A Winning Approach for Environment and Climate Funders,”is, in spite of its upbeat title, an indictment of green philanthropy.… [ Read more ]
- Slideshow: Tornado – One Week Later
A powerful F4 tornado blew through Southern Indiana on March 4, leaving a path of destruction all the way to Ohio. Especially hard hit were the towns of Henryville and Marysville, although many smallcommunities and outlying areas were seriously damaged as well.…
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- 2012 General Assembly concludes
Bills putting teeth into Indiana’s toothless open records laws and a statewide smoking ban are among the stack off to Gov. Daniels. by The Statehouse File A compilation of stories by Timothy Cox, Samm Quinn and LesleyWeidenbener Editor’s note: NUVOwould like to thank the students and faculty at The Statehouse File for theirexcellent reporting this session.… [ Read more ]
- Monument Circle vandals wanted
Editor’s Note: On March 9, we received the following news release from the Indiana State Police:
It was just over two weeks ago on the evening of Tuesday, February 21st when the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the circle and the Statehouse were defaced with spray paint. When people saw the damage to the iconic symbol of Indianapolis on the evening news, many were infuriated by the senselessness of the act.…
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- IndyCAN kick-off a success
After nearly two years of preparation, Indianapolis Congregation Action Network (IndyCAN) celebrated its kick-off convention Tuesday at Light of the World Christian Church. More than 1,700 people packed the main hall, leaving only standing room for the late arrivals struggling to find parking.…
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- What’s It Worth? – March 8, 2012
Type of property: Two-story home with partial brick front, four bedrooms and two+ bathrooms. Age: Built in 2004. Location: Located in Greenwood, a little east of U.S. 31 South in the Sweetgrass Subdivision. Square footage: 2,328 square feet of living space with this stylist and traditional home. On the main level is 974 square feet; [...] - Arts – March 8, 2012
Greenwood native’s guitar solos take Texas band to debut album Alternative rock band Riversyde, which includes Greenwood native Paul Devassy, will release its debut album, “See Us Now,” on March 31 at Lucky Lounge in Austin, Texas. The 16-track CD includes music ranging from soulful ballads to rock to an even heavier sound. “From heartbreak [...] - Around Town – March 8, 2012
500 Festival names princesses Thirty-three young women from across Indiana have been selected to serve in the 2012 500 Festival Princess Program. Michelle Natalie of Clinton, a senior at University of Indianapolis, will be among them. Other area princesses include Kelly Kasting, Jessica Linxwiler and Cynthia Smith of Greenwood. As ambassadors of the 500 Festival, [...] - Popular ‘Cab’ pleasing to many palates
By Charles R. Thomas, M.D. The most recognized of all red wines is “Cab.” It is also the most planted premium red grape in the world. In order to understand the popularity of Cabernet Sauvignon, one must look at the grape and some of its unique characteristics. First of all, it is the most celebrated [...] - Get cooking with kids: Part 2
Get ready to clear off some counter space, preheat your oven, and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to make homemade pizza. Kids are uniquely qualified for this task. It offers not only the opportunity to play with their food (during the kneading and shaping stages, that is), but a chance to be creative with [...]
- ‘Hilly Hundred’ riders fill up on fried chicken, cider
How much fried chicken does it take to feed 5,000 hungry cyclists? It may sound like a joke, but Greenwood resident Daina Chamness has to know the answer, right down to the last chicken leg. - Public safety director has become a lightning rod
Public Safety Director Frank Straub has four academic degrees on the wall of his second-floor office in the City-County Building, a picture of himself with former President Bill Clinton behind his desk and an Indianapolis Colts hat on a shelf. - 3 hurt when vehicle strikes Eastside house
Three people were injured early today after the vehicle in which they were traveling crashed into an Eastside house. - Kennedy outlines neighborhoods proposal
Democratic mayoral candidate Melina Kennedy on Sunday unveiled a neighborhood plan that she says would take the city back to grass-roots policies. - Divers search Georgia lake for Plainfield man in wheelchair
ACWORTH, Ga. — Authorities say divers planned to resume a search Monday for a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair who fell into a Georgia lake while getting off a large boat. - New app will help you find a place to park
Worried about finding a place to park Downtown? You guessed it: There’s an app for that. ParkIndy, the group that operates the city’s privatized parking meters, continues to tap into the growing market for smartphones. Officials today will announce plans for an app that maps available parking spaces Downtown.
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