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Purdue WL campus going mostly smoke free
West Lafayette, IN
(2009-11-19)
The university will allow smoking in a few designated areas, but the ban on lighting up includes all owned and leased vehicles.
Chromcraft Revington posts 3Q loss
West Lafayette, IN
(2009-11-18)
The West Lafayette-based furniture manufacturer reports the net loss for July through September was nearly $980,000.
Wabash National subsidiary selling facility and consolidating operations
Lafayette, IN
(2009-11-03)
The company's Transcraft division will move all operations to a Cadiz, Kentucky plant in an effort to cut costs.
WL joining statewide medical trust
West Lafayette, IN
(2009-11-02)
The city will join Lafayette and other municipalities as part of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns medical trust, which is designed to cut down on health insurance costs.
Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor annual meeting set
Wabash, IN
(2009-10-19)
Representatives from communities along State Road 25 will meet to celebrate the work underway on the Hoosier Heartland Highway and get an update from an INDOT official.
Community Harvest food drive kicks off Saturday
Lafayette, IN
(2009-10-09)
This year's goal is to exceed 120,000 pounds in donations. All non-perishables and money goes to Food Finders Food Bank, which distributes goods to area pantries and soup kitchens.
Vectren forecasting lower bills for residential customers this winter
Indianapolis, IN
(2009-10-06)
The utility reports customers likely will see some relief with bills 25-30% lower than last year, due to lower natural gas prices.
Purdue hosts Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference
West Lafayette, IN
(2009-10-05)
The event with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers gives leaders in the industry a chance to share their work and discuss issues with colleagues.
New study shows property tax caps lowered homeowners' bills
Indianapolis, IN
(2009-10-05)
The study by a Purdue agricultural economist shows homeowners saw a three-percent decrease in tax bills, while businesses and farms say an 18% and 11% increase, respectively.
Lafayette first to enter newly established statewide medical trust
Lafayette, IN
(2009-09-29)
The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns is coordinating the effort, which is designed to bring down medical costs for municipal governments. Lafayette's decision means a healthcare consortium started three years ago with the city of West Lafayette is ending.
Purdue working with scientists in India to address growing energy needs
West Lafayette, IN
(2009-09-29)
The Joint Networked Center on Nanomaterials for Energy is being funded by the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum and will allow the exchange of faculty and graduate students.
FSSA continues to monitor privatization effort while lawmakers consider what's next
West Lafayette, IN
(2009-09-25)
The coalition led by IBM has until next month to correct problems, which include long wait times, incomplete data gathering and poor communication with those in need.
Illiana Expressway feasibility study unveiled
Merrillville, IN
(2009-09-24)
The propose 25 to 30 mile highway linking Interstates 65 and 57 could cost about $1 billion and be completed by 2020.
Regional Four Workforce Board hosting summit, unveiling study
Lafayette, IN
(2009-09-22)
A new study is examining economic growth in the West Central Indiana area, including Tippecanoe County. Findings will be announced at the Regional Four Workforce Board's leadership summit September 30.
Supporters, opponents give testimony on Sunday alcohol sales
Indianapolis, IN
(2009-09-15)
Many package liquor store owners say they are heavily regulated and competing with grocery stores, which also sell alcohol, is difficult already. Grocers say Indiana loses millions of dollars in tax revenue from Hoosiers crossing state lines to do all their grocery shopping Sunday, not just to buy alcohol.
Lawmakers considering changes to IN gambling
Indianapolis, IN
(2009-09-14)
The interim Gaming Study Committee is gathering information on moving riverboat casinos out of Gary and changing the admission tax, among other things.
Eli Lilly Announces Plan to Cut Jobs, Reorganize
Indianapolis, IN
(2009-09-14)
The pharmaceutical giant will trim 5,500 positions and restructure into five units in an effort to cut $1 billion in expenses.
Interim committee looking at IN alcohol laws
Indianapolis, IN
(2009-09-14)
State lawmakers hope to examine alcohol sales on Sundays and election days, as well as insurance issues.
Trinity Nursing Center closing Sept. 30
Lafayette, IN
(2009-08-31)
The partnership between the Purdue School of Nursing and Trinity United Methodist Church could not find a funding model which sustained its operation.
IN delegation finalizing Asia trade mission plans
Indianapolis, IN
(2009-08-31)
Governor Mitch Daniels is leading a group to China and Japan with the goal of winning jobs and bringing investment to the state.
