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Salmonella confirmed in Indiana-WEB ONLY

A nationwide salmonella outbreak has hit Indiana. The State Department of Health now reports six confirmed cases of salmonella in the Hoosier state. The cases are believed to be related to the same salmonella strain that prompted a nationwide recall of peanut butter products. About 500 people in the United States have been affected, and […]

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Second round of snow bears down on Indiana-WEB ONLY

Hoosiers can expect a slippery commute tomorrow morning as Indiana weathers its most significant snowfall of the season. A winter storm warning is in effect for southern Indiana tonight, while other portions of the state are under advisories and watches. The storm front should move in to the Indianapolis area during the evening rush hour, […]

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Ballard outlines government reform strategy-WEB ONLY

This afternoon, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is detailing his strategy to reform four major areas of local government: fire services, emergency communications, property tax administration and poor relief. Mayor Ballard is delivering the policy speech in front of the Rotary Club at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Ballroom.

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Steak n Shake burned for $3.4M quarterly loss-WEB ONLY

Steak n Shake Co. extended its bad run into the new year, reporting a $3.4 million loss for its first fiscal quarter yesterday, up from a $1.2 million loss in the prior-year period. It was the Indianapolis-based restaurant chain’s fifth consecutive quarterly loss. Total revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 17 was $131.7 million, off […]

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Carmel Clay proposes budget cuts-WEB ONLY

The Carmel Clay School District is looking for ways to trim millions of dollars from next year’s budget. Administrators revealed a plan for across-the-board cuts totaling $1.85 million. The plan would mean layoffs for a number of teachers, including several in the foreign languages. Other instructors would be paid more to teach an extra class […]

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Local Rolls-Royce plant lands Air Force deal-WEB ONLY

Employees at Rolls-Royce Group Plc’s Tibbs Avenue manufacturing plant started 2008 not knowing whether they’d keep their jobs. They’re starting 2009 with plenty of work ahead of them. Rolls-Royce said yesterday it won a multiyear contract to develop fuel-efficient turbine engines for the U.S. Air Force – a deal that could be worth as much […]

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BREAKING: Navistar to close Indianapolis plants-WEB ONLY

Navistar International Corp. said this morning it will close its Indianapolis engine plant and adjacent Indianapolis Casting Corp. foundry effective July 31. The closing was largely expected after Navistar agreed earlier this month to stop producing diesel engines for Ford Motor Co. Navistar’s Brookville Road plant produces engines used in Ford’s F-Series pickup. The two […]

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Steak n Shake burned for $3.4 million in quarter-WEB ONLY

Steak n Shake Co. extended its bad run into the new year, reporting a $3.4 million loss for its first fiscal quarter yesterday, up from a $1.2 million loss in the prior-year period. It was the Indianapolis-based restaurant chain’s fifth consecutive quarterly loss. Total revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 17 was $131.7 million, off […]

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Security systems firm makes acquisition-WEB ONLY

Locally based Koorsen Fire & Security Inc. has acquired Ohio Electronic Protection, a security firm based in Columbus, Ohio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1946 in Indianapolis, Koorsen is a privately held company with 658 employees and about 20 locations ranging from Indiana to Florida. It provides electronic security systems, fire […]

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Hoosier begins reign as Miss America-WEB ONLY

The newly crowned Miss America says she can’t wait to get started in her new job as a spokeswoman for the Children’s Miracle Network and other causes. Seymour’s own Katie Stam, 22, won the crown Saturday night. She’s the first Hoosier to win the title in the 88-year history of the pageant. Stam is a […]

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Teen robbery victim in critical condition-WEB ONLY

An Indianapolis teenager is in critical condition after he was shot in the head during an apparent robbery last night. Police found Jeremy Swift, 16, lying near a car at Lakeview Terrace Apartments near 21st Street and Mitthoeffer Road about 6:20 p.m. Swift was taken to Wishard Hospital. Investigators believe four men wearing ski masks […]

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Loan losses lower Old National’s profit-WEB ONLY

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp today reported fourth-quarter profit of $6.6 million, down from $22 million in the same period the prior year. Earlier this month, the company told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that its quarterly results would be affected by higher-than-expected loan losses of $17 million and the write-off of a check fraud […]

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Legionnaires rally to stop children’s home closure-WEB ONLY

The American Legion hosted a rally on the steps of the Indiana Statehouse this morning in an effort to save a children’s home for closure. The Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home in Knightstown is scheduled to shut down in May. State officials say the home is inefficient and expensive, costing $91,000 per student each […]

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Police look for suspects in bus stop robberies-WEB ONLY

Police have questioned and cleared a woman in connection with a string of bus stop robberies last week, but investigators are still looking for her husband. Several students were robbed at gunpoint last week on Indianapolis’ northeast side, including one who was pistol whipped. Investigators say Tamara Edwards turned herself in for questioning, and they […]

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Loan losses lower Old National’s profit-WEB ONLY

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp today reported fourth-quarter profit of $6.6 million, down from $22 million in the same period the prior year. Earlier this month, the company told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that its quarterly results would be affected by higher-than-expected loan losses of $17 million and the write-off of a check fraud […]

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Liberty Homes closing Syracuse plant-WEB ONLY

Manufactured housing maker Liberty Homes Inc. has tentative plans to close its plant in Syracuse, eliminating about 80 jobs in the process. The Goshen firm filed a closing notice with the state last week, saying layoffs could begin about March 20. Liberty has seven manufacturing facilities nationwide. The closure is another blow to northwest Indiana’s […]

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SBA loan approvals

These businesses have received loans from financial institutions with
a guarantee
from the SBA. Not all funds are disbursed immediately. Furthermore, some approved loans are subsequently canceled.

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