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Jeremy Efroymson considers himself a venture philanthropist. The 40-year-old arts enthusiast and adviser to the $127 million Efroymson Fund has backed a number of startup projects. One of his boldest moves was to help launch the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, or IMOCA, which has exhibited nationally known artists since 2003. He also started the […]
Ryan Hunter-Reay is jumping from the frying pan into the fire. An Indy Racing League press release today said in a “win-win situation for all involved,” Hunter-Reay is departing Tony George’s Vision Racing…
Masonic groups this weekend will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indiana Freemasons’ Hall, formerly the Indianapolis Masonic Temple, at 525 N. Illinois St. The…
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute has named 1979 alum Matt Branam as interim president. Branam has been a vice president at UPS and chief operating officer at the American Red Cross under Elizabeth Dole. Gerald Jakubowski is leaving as president of the engineering school in Terre Haute to become provost of the California […]
The Indy Racing League and Firestone Indy Lights recently finalized two new sponsors for the 2009 season—and beyond. DB Schenker is the official freight logistics sponsor of the IRL, and KYMCO USA is…
The city of Fort Wayne is planning another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the special session of the Indiana Legislature, which begins today. Mayor Tom Henry, whose earlier request was ignored during the regular session, says he’ll travel to Indianapolis to personally push for a referendum to see if voters want […]
Six people were injured, two critically, in a shooting late last night near New York Street and Jefferson Avenue on Indianapolis’ east side. Police say a group of people may have been making fun of a mentally challenged man. The man’s friends confronted the group, and were fired upon during the argument. The victims have […]
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry plans another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the special session of the Indiana Legislature. Henry, whose earlier request was ignored during the regular session, says he’ll travel to Indianapolis to push for a referendum to see if voters want a casino in Fort Wayne. The city […]
Arlington High School is hosting a memorial service from 6-8 p.m. tonight for victims of a triple homicide and their families. Jerromey Wingfield, 22; Shawnice Dunlap, 21; and Devon Bledsoe, 19, were found shot to death Friday in their Cedar Ridge apartment on the far-east side of Indianapolis. A police investigation is ongoing.
The unexpected death Tuesday evening of Dr. August “Gus” Watanabe leaves a large hole in the hearts of his friends and in the heart of the life sciences industry in central Indiana. Watanabe died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Brown County cabin, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. Watanabe, 67, was chairman […]
A child struck by lightning early this morning on the south side of Indianapolis has died. Jeremiah Miller, 10, and his father, Jeremy Miller, were camping at Mike’s Southport Fishing Lakes, 4141 West Southport Road, and were hit while heading to their car for shelter. Jeremiah suffered burns to his torso and died after being […]
The unexpected death Tuesday evening of Dr. August “Gus” Watanabe leaves a large hole in the hearts of his friends and in the heart of the life sciences industry in central Indiana. Watanabe died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Brown County cabin, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. Watanabe, 67, was chairman […]
Where will Danica Patrick land in 2010? It’s the biggest question this side of who shot J.R.? The reason this issue is intensifying is, her Andretti Green Racing contract—which expires at the end…
Don E. Marsh, the former CEO of Marsh Supermarkets Inc., is countersuing the company and asking for at least $2.1 million in compensation he claims he is owed.
Some quick notes:
-If you had mixed feelings about the Tony Awards coverage on Sunday (and have a bit of a mean streak in you), then check out this hilariously rude recap from the knuckleheads at Broadway Abridged. And if…
Gus Watanabe, the chairman of BioCrossroads Inc., died Tuesday night. The life sciences development group confirmed his death this morning. “We’re incredibly saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague,” said BioCrossroads spokeswoman Lori Leroy. Watanabe, 67, the former president of the research arm of Eli Lilly and Co., joined BioCrossroads as chairman in […]
Gus Watanabe, the chairman of BioCrossroads Inc., died Tuesday night. The central Indiana life sciences development group confirmed his death this morning. “We’re incredibly saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague,” said BioCrossroads spokeswoman Lori Leroy. Watanabe, 67, the former president of the research arm of Eli Lilly and Co., joined BioCrossroads as […]
Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock’s failed quest to stop Chrysler’s bankruptcy proceedings will cost state taxpayers $2 million in legal fees, but he has no regrets about what some saw as a Quixotic effort. That sum is on top of the $5.6 million a road construction fund and pension funds for retired teachers and state troopers […]
