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Peanut butter recall hits Indiana
An Ohio-based company is recalling its Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter Chunky product sold in Indiana and numerous other states. J.M. Smucker Co. announced the peanut butter could be contaminated with salmonella. The 16-ounce jars have the “Best if Used By” dates of Aug. 3 and Aug. 4, 2012, and production codes 1307004 or 1308004.
Gunfire erupts in west-side robbery
Two suspects were taken into custody Thursday morning after gunshots were fired during an apparent robbery attempt at a west-side check-cashing business. The incident happened just before 10:20 a.m. at the Check N Go in the 100 block of Girls School Road. It is believed officers fired the shots when apprehending the fleeing suspects.
Thousands to attend Catholic teen event
More than 23,000 Catholic teens from across the country will gather in Indianapolis starting Thursday for what organizers call a three-day experience of prayer, community and empowerment. The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry conference is expected to have a local economic impact of more than $17 million and fill more than 6,000 hotel rooms at 65 local hotels. About 800 volunteers provided by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will help with the event.
Angie’s List stock surges after shares hit market
Angie’s List Inc. shares rose as much as 44 percent in their trading debut Thursday after the company raised $114 million Wednesday in its initial public offering. The stock closed the trading day up more than 25 percent, at $16.26 per share, after rising as high as $18.75 early in the morning.
German-American Klub leaders face bill for Oktoberfest
Board members of the south-side German American Klub could be on the hook for more than $20,000 in unpaid rent at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The bill is from 2008 and 2009, when the club experimented with holding its annual Oktoberfest at the fairgrounds, instead of German Park. The Indiana State Fair Commission goes to […]
Simon widow loses another battle in estate fight
The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Bren Simon doesn’t have legal standing to challenge a judge’s decision not to recuse himself from overseeing the court fight over her late husband Melvin’s $2 billion estate.
Noble of Indiana CEO leaving for new job
Noble of Indiana CEO Clint Bolser told supporters in an e-mail Wednesday about his upcoming move to South Bend-based Logan Center, which also serves adults with developmental disabilities.
Unemployment aid applications drop to 7-month low
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early April, a sign that layoffs are easing and hiring may pick up.
Military contractor cutting 200 jobs in Fort Wayne
Military contractor ITT Exelis is cutting about 200 jobs from its operations in Fort Wayne. The move comes as the company is winding down work on a multiyear contract to make sophisticated radios for use by combat troops.
Central Indiana district plans to keep school-bus fee
Leaders of the Franklin Township district in suburban Indianapolis say they don't intend to restore free school-bus service unless courts order them to do so.
Occupy Indy protesters ordered to clear out camp
State officials gave Occupy Indy protesters 24 hours to remove their tents, sleeping bags and other camping accessories from the Statehouse lawn and warned there could be arrests Thursday should anybody resist the efforts to remove the items.
Angie’s List IPO raises $114 million
Angie’s List Inc., the Indianapolis-based consumer-review service with more than 1 million paying members, raised about $114 million in its initial public offering Wednesday after pricing the shares at the top end of the proposed range.
University education schools inflate grades, critics charge
Nearly four of five students received A’s in Indiana University education classes in 2010-2011, but education deans at IU and other universities say grading is approached differently than in other schools, such as math.
Citizens to convert downtown steam plant from coal to gas
Citizens Energy Group plans to switch the primary power source for its Perry K Steam Plant in downtown Indianapolis from coal to natural gas, the utility announced Wednesday. The conversion will cost about $9 million.
State fines company in worker’s death
The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued Fairfield Manufacturing Co. Inc. nine safety violations and $14,500 in fines after the death of a worker. Kyle Rhodes, a 28-year-old employee of the Lafayette-based company, died in May after getting pinned between a forklift and a semi-trailer. Another worker injured his arm. The forklift had a malfunctioning parking brake and had been left unattended on an incline. The fines were reduced because the company is taking steps to improve safety after the incident.
Officers escape Martinsville gunman
Four law-enforcement officers trapped inside a rural central Indiana home during a standoff were able to escape without injury Wednesday morning, but a gunman remained in the home. A federal agent, two deputies from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and one officer from the Franklin City Police Department, were serving a warrant at the home east of Martinsville when shots were fired. They were pinned down for more than two hours before escaping. Family members of the gunman also were able to leave the home. Martinsville schools have been placed on lockdown.
Indiana Legislature taking 2-day break for Super Bowl
Demand for hotel rooms will make it difficult for some out-of-town lawmakers to find at hotel rooms or long-term residences in Indianapolis.
Area school district claims fraud by ex-superintendent
The lawsuit filed in Marion County court by the Wayne Township school district says Terry Thompson deceived school board members into approving more salary and compensation than he knew they would approve in contract negotiations.