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BRIEF: Deadline extended for senior exemption Jan. 30 is last date to file for ?over 65? property-tax cap.
Jan 6, 2009 — The News-Sentinel
The gross assessed value of the property must be less than $160,000. The new credit limits the property-tax increase to 2 percent of the previous year's tax bill. The current "over 65" deduction is also available. The assessed value limit is $182,430, and combined adjusted gross income cannot exceed $25,000 to be eligible for the deduction.
Painter: Banged-up Boilers must 'play to strengths' Purdue plays a vastly improved Penn State team tonight.
Jan 6, 2009 — The News-Sentinel
Yes, No. 14 Purdue plays tonight at vastly improved Penn State and, even this early in the season, a Big Ten title shot could be on the line. No matter. Play to our strengths and play hard-nosed, tough basketball." Injuries to Kramer and Hummel were among the reasons why Purdue lost last week's Big Ten opener to Illinois. The Nittany Lions (12-3) have three of the Big Ten's best players in guards Talor Battle and Stanley Pringle and forward Jamelle Cornley.
Avon club offers help to achieve higher education
Jan 5, 2009 — Hendricks County Flyer
Tommy, the official mascot of the Tutoring Club, coloring contest entry forms will be available onsite beginning January 12th. All entries must be received at the Tutoring Club by 4 p.m. Jan. 19th. Students can be involved in basic educational learning blocks such as reading, math, and science.
Novotny looks back on career
Jan 5, 2009 — The News-Sentinel
She watched the district's Title I department reorganize with its leadership and more funding. Mitch Daniels led an initiative to cap what residents would pay in property taxes.
On the Move: Jan. 6, 2009
Jan 5, 2009 — Terre Haute Star Tribune
The AP&S Cosmetic Laser Center is also the only distributor of SkinCeuticals in Terre Haute. Originally from Brazil, Bird-Batson attended Northview High School, Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana State University. Cindy Martin, board chairwoman for the foundation, made the following comment about the addition of Cargile, Burger and Welch.
Raver ends 45 years of service
Jan 5, 2009 — Kokomo Tribune
The couple married in 1947 and Raver tried his hand at farming before returning to get his degree in 1952.
Steuerwald, Lawson team up for bill
Jan 5, 2009 — Hendricks County Flyer
The assessment issue is not a result of the caps last year. Each is part of the calculation, but in essence they are unrelated." Steuerwald has bi-partisan support on the bill, as Rep. F. Dale Grubb, D-42, is co-sponsoring it with him.
The Indianapolis Star John Ketzenberger column
Jan 5, 2009 — The Indianapolis Star
Already, each company provides key components to various clean-tech efforts. Cummins engines are ahead of clean air standards; Allison transmissions and Delphi electronics are used in many hybrid vehicles. Indiana's well positioned, too, in battery technology.
Fringe benefits Experts say there are other places companies should cut first.
Jan 4, 2009 — Pharos-Tribune
He said the business should explain to its workers what it was doing and why.
FLASHPOINT: Implementing Kernan-Shepard
Jan 3, 2009 — Terre Haute Star Tribune
Please allow me to straighten out what I’ll call the “Top 9 Misperceptions” about the Kernan-Shepard recommendations: Misperception 1: County government would be run by a dictator who would control everything. Misperception 3: Emergency assistance will disappear if the township trustee is eliminated. Misperception 9: The legislature will be so busy with the state budget that it can’t consider the Kernan-Shepard recommendations.
Long line as tax-break deadline extended Seniors who file limit property-tax increases.
Jan 3, 2009 — The News-Sentinel
Circuit Breaker Property Tax Exemption draws closer. The deadline had been New Year's Eve, but was delayed until Wednesday based on the exemption's demand. The tax break means seniors who meet income guidelines will not see their property tax bill go up more than two percent over the previous year's bill. The exemption has older citizens out in force, commonly waiting more than an hour in line. For 82-year-old Helen Pancake of Fort Wayne, it was worth it. ...
Loogootee City Council approves demolition
Jan 3, 2009 — Washington Times-Herald
He estimated the cost at roughly $30,000 and said ISI would work with the city on payment. Legal action could be taken or the expense could be added to the property's tax bill. His inspection found that the north wall had collapsed, taking with it the north one-third to one-half of the roof and interior ceiling and walls in the northern portion.
Readers' forum: Jan. 4, 2009
Jan 3, 2009 — Terre Haute Star Tribune
January 03, 2009 02:58 pm — Time for statewide ban on smoking About 10,000 Hoosiers will die from tobacco-related illnesses this year. In 2004, students from the lowest family income quartile enrolled in college at half the rate of students from the highest income quartile. The addicts take the dose under supervision of a nurse.
TRIBUNE-STAR EDITORIAL: Tough session looms for Indiana's lawmakers
Jan 3, 2009 — Terre Haute Star Tribune
Rough economic times quickly translate into lower tax revenues for government. Despite the bad economic news, Indiana is fortunate in some ways. This will be the first long session of the Legislature since the Kernan-Shepard recommendations promoting a more streamlined government structure were released.
A new direction for Howard County GKEDA starts work in 2009.
Jan 2, 2009 — Kokomo Tribune
...the Kokomo Downtown Association, Kokomo-Howard County Economic Development Corp., Kokomo-Howard County Chamber of Commerce and the Inventrek business incubator. GKEDA consists of seven local groups that voted earlier this year to oversee economic development efforts in Kokomo and Howard County. The seven groups include Inventrek, Kokomo-Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Kokomo-Howard County Development Corp., Urban Enterprise Association, Kokomo Downtown Association, Howard County and...
Brownsburg beekeeper looks to save the honeybee
Jan 2, 2009 — Hendricks County Flyer
Feral honey bees were doing the bulk of pollination in the country but because of parasites and other diseases, the feral stock has plummeted. Due to really poor beekeeping habits these diseases have also knocked the wild population of bees. People can keep bees and replenish the feral stocks.
Griffith's economic woes painfully familiar
Jan 2, 2009 — The Times
The town advertised a similar budget for 2009. With 80 employees, the town is operating slightly short, with four people down in the public works department. But Szafarczyk said it's not much different around the country. He said he was visiting his daughter in Spokane, Wash., fairly recently and turned on the news.
Ivy Tech in Bloomington, Ind., seeks salary freeze for 2009
Jan 2, 2009 — Herald-Times
Mitch Daniels has said will affect higher education.
Judge opposes fine increase in light of economy
Jan 2, 2009 — Goshen News
The extension, to June 30, affects nearly $5 million in transfers. Councilman Everett Thomas voted against the resolution. A resolution allowing for several end-of-year transfers was also approved. The new ordinance relaxes some rules while setting many more.
Marshall's Eitel brothers commit to Indiana State
Jan 2, 2009 — Terre Haute Star Tribune
It’s a dream come true,” Lucas Eitel said. Both Eitels are 6 foot 4, 180 pounds. Lucas Eitel averages 17.3 points per game, while Logan Eitel averages 15.1 points.
Ivy Tech to start spring registration
Jan 1, 2009 — Terre Haute Star Tribune
Additional registration will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 10 at Terre Haute’s main campus, the MLK Center at 1438 S. 13th St. and Ivy Tech’s Greencastle campus. Faculty and program advisers will be available Jan. 10. Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and one of the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college systems with more than 120,000 students enrolled annually.
EDITORIAL: While seeking the best, let's make room for the rest: Purdue and IU need to keep other schools informed on changes.
Dec 31, 2008 — The News-Sentinel
Purdue and IU need to make certain -- and the General Assembly should help them, if necessary -- that other colleges and universities in the system are up to speed on what's going on. If Purdue and IU go after only "the best and the brightest," the percentage of in-state students is likely to keep dropping. We can't let Hoosier students who would benefit from higher education fall through the cracks.
Illini outsmart Boilers in OT Purdue left pondering the ?what ifs' in Big Ten loss
Dec 31, 2008 — The News-Sentinel
The Boilers blew layups, 1-footers and those free throws. Then the Boilers went cold, and the Illini managed a 26-23 halftime lead. A Hummel jumper gave Purdue a 51-50 lead with 3:30 left. The Illini rallied for a 56-55 lead with six seconds left.
Indy lab to add 130 jobs in latest expansion
Dec 31, 2008 — The Indianapolis Star
...and forensic analysis firm AIT Laboratories announced today the company's plans to establish a new pharmaceutical division in Indianapolis, creating more than 130 new jobs throughout the company in the next five years. AIT plans to invest more than $9 million to establish a new drug development division at its 40,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and laboratory near the Indianapolis International Airport. AIT already tests more than 300,000 biological samples annually for...
Ivy Tech president wants salary freeze for some
Dec 31, 2008 — Courier Press
Ivy Tech Community College is joining other state colleges and universities in cutting back on spending because of Indiana’s revenue shortfall. Ivy Tech President Thomas Snyder is asking 35 of the school’s senior administrators to freeze their salaries through 2009. Indiana, Purdue, Ball State and Indiana State universities have already announced measures officials hope will save money.
Job-creation agency in '08 lured $4.2 billion in projects
Dec 31, 2008 — The Indianapolis Star
...hour. Non-automotive manufacturing represented the largest sector of new job commitments in 2008 with 4,819 new jobs, led by EnerDel (855 new jobs in Indianapolis, Noblesville and a yet-to-be identified site), Vera Bradley (497 new jobs in New Haven), Brevini (455 new jobs in Muncie) and TriEnda (342 new jobs in Marion). Automotive-related manufacturing represented the second largest sector for new job commitments in 2008 with 3,161 new jobs committed. Job commitments...
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Dec 31, 2008 — Princeton Clarion
Merle Weems and Don Price received keys to the city from Mayor Tom Meeks during a reception held in their honor prior to Monday evening’s regular city council meeting. The mayor and city commissioners also recognized Brandi Stennett during what was, for the three, their last Mt. After serving nearly three years with the city, Stennett is leaving her job as economic development director to accept a post with the Richland County Development Corporation.
Taking a look back: Chatter: 2008 A year of major development, great tragedy and high hopes for the future
Dec 31, 2008 — Pharos-Tribune
Recent developments indicate that county officials will give $70,000 in operating costs in exchange for the humane society covering costs of construction. FBI agents claim 22-year-old Yan Niang Soe and 23-year-old Johnathan A. Sullivan held the girl for six months while they beat her and forced her into sex and labor.
Goshen was busy this year
Dec 30, 2008 — Goshen News
Jesse Davis Dec. 30, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- A plethora of projects, problems and opportunities kept city employees busy this year. Now, as the year comes to a close and Goshen puts the 177th notch on its belt, city officials face an active schedule in 2009. The economic downturn has thrown a wrench into the facility's attempts to maintain prior levels of corporate funding.
Home schools growing
Dec 30, 2008 — Courier Press
Nationally, more families are educating children at home, a new report shows. The local home schooling movement also remains strong. The Southwestern Indiana Home Educators conducts an annual workshop about home schooling.
Knight annexation official
Dec 30, 2008 — Courier Press
Evansville's first significant annexation in 20 years became official Tuesday when a group remonstrating against the plan to bring a heavily commercial area of Knight Township into the city limits dropped their lawsuit. The Eastside Taxpayer Annexation Group accepted an offer from the city to phase in property taxes over a three-year period. Schopmeyer has said property owners in the affected area will experience a property tax increase by as much as 30 percent.

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