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State signs sponsor for road-side assistance program
State Farm Insurance will pay $1.25 million over the next three years to sponsor the Hoosier Helper program.
EDITORIAL: Politics as usual isn’t good enough
Right now, it’s hard to avoid the mud being slung by the two major-party candidates for Indianapolis mayor.
Former hostess on ‘statistics crew’ sues Colts for wages
The class-action suit says the Colts violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay minimum wage.
New downtown restaurants line up to replace old ones
New Orleans on the Avenue, a casual Southern Creole restaurant, is set to take over the vacant former home of Zing at 543 Indiana Ave.
NFP of NOTE: Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine
The Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine is an international association composed of scientists, investigators and clinicians with an interest in the research and medical application of free radical chemistry, redox biology and antioxidants.
Honda undeterred by tepid Civic sales, reviews
Through September of this year, Civic sales were 167,384, down 15.5 percent from the 198,272 sold by the same point last year.
Jillian’s arcade games, bowling alley up for auction
An auction to liquidate the downtown entertainment complex will be held Oct. 26 to sell more than 100 arcade games, a nine-lane bowling alley and 12 pool tables. Jillian’s operators owed the landlord roughly $700,000 in unpaid bills.
Kilroy’s gets liquor approval for Broad Ripple location
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission voted 3-0 to give Kilroy’s a liquor permit for the location at 821 Broad Ripple Ave. despite protests from a neighborhood group.
LDI names new president as part of succession plan
J.A. Lacy, son of company chairman Andre Lacy, ultimately will ascend to CEO in 2013, when current chief executive David Shane is set to relinquish the top job.
ITT Educational’s enrollment, profit fall again
The Carmel-based operator of for-profit colleges posted a 27.8-percent drop in earnings while new-student enrollment fell 14.1 percent.
Kiwanis chooses Indianapolis for 100th convention
The Indianapolis-based organization will hold its annual convention in the city in 2015, marking its 100th anniversary. About 10,000 members are expected to attend.
Marketing firm TrendyMinds moving to Market Street
The company has purchased a former labor union hall building and plans to invest $1 million to refurbish the property before moving in early next year.
EnerDel parent facing shareholder legal battle
At least three lawsuits accuse Ener1, the parent of Indianapolis-based advanced-battery maker EnerDel, of misleading investors about its financial condition.
City-County Council passes smaller budget for 2012
The city’s 2012 budget totals $944 million and represents a 3-percent decrease from this year’s version. The new budget includes funding cuts of 6 percent for nearly every department, except public safety.
Manufacturer plans to add 150 jobs in New Castle
Ohio-based Crown Equipment Corp. said it will purchase and renovate the former Metaldyne building in New Castle as part of a $15 million expansion in Indiana. The plant has been idle since 2009.
Colts’ Tom Zupancic resigns unexpectedly
The longtime Indianapolis Colts employee could not be reached to comment on the reason for his mid-season departure.
Gates Foundation gift aids Mind Trust initiative
Grant for $500,000 will go toward use of technology to personalize learning.
Verizon gives $400,000 to Indiana not-for-profits
About half the amount will go to domestic violence agencies, including the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis and The Julian Center.