Stories tagged with "fireworks"

New video scoreboard comes to Tribe outfield by Phillip Wilson

It’s a can’t-miss splash of color and unlike any other left-field wall in the International League. Victory Field’s latest addition is a $600,000 LED digital... – Mar 18, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Indianapolis Indians

Fort Wayne fireworks store lost in flames by indystar

Fort Wayne — A Fort Wayne fireworks store burned Wednesday, causing numerous loud booms and heavy smoke as bottle rockets and other items exploded inside. Fire Chief Pete... – Dec 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Blaze levels Ft. Wayne fireworks store by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A Fort Wayne fireworks store broke out in flames, causing numerous loud booms and heavy smoke as bottle rockets and other items exploded inside. Fire Chief... – Dec 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM in News

Watermelon drop returns to herald New Year's Day in Vincennes by indystar

Vincennes — The New Year will begin with another big splat in Vincennes next week as the Southern Indiana city’s watermelon drop returns to usher in 2010. The unusual... – Dec 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Both sides cheer vote on smoking ban by Francesca Jarosz

As proposal heads back to committee, foes say it’s done for, but backers think they can retool it A vote to send a proposal for a stronger smoking ban back to a City-County... – Dec 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Brownsburg girl, 11, to light Circle display by indystar

A Brownsburg girl will light up Downtown Indianapolis during the annual Circle of Lights celebration Friday. Courtney Sackett, 11, won the annual coloring contest for a chance to... – Nov 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg

Brownsburg girl to light Circle display by Gretchen Becker

A Brownsburg girl will light up Downtown Indianapolis during the annual Circle of Lights celebration Friday. Courtney Sackett, 11, won the annual coloring contest for a chance to... – Nov 24, 2009 at 1:56 PM in Brownsburg

Missed 1st half? Here’s a recap by Mike Chappell

The Indianapolis Colts face an uphill battle to remain unbeaten. Gouged early by San Francisco running back Frank Gore and on a late drive by quarterback Alex Smith, they trail the... – Nov 01, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Colts

Lions Club provides sweet ride by Mark Ambrogi

The second Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival’s VIP Carnival almost doubled in size this year, according to event Chairwoman Leigh Ann Akard. Akard said there were 490... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

Record attendance gives State Fair officials 973,902 reasons to celebrate by Dan Mcfeely

The final numbers are in, just shy of a million. The Indiana State Fair attracted 973,902 visitors to its 17-day event — a record for the annual August tradition. Those... – Aug 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

State Fair finishes with 973,902 by Dan Mcfeely

The final numbers are in, just shy of a million. The Indiana State Fair attracted 973,902 visitors to its 17-day fair — a record for the annual August tradition. Those numbers were... – Aug 24, 2009 at 1:02 PM in News

Fair sets crowd record 1 day before end by Dan Mcfeely

Crack open the tomato juice early, the Indiana State Fair has already set a new attendance record — with still one more day to go on its expanded schedule. Fair officials announced... – Aug 23, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Communities

Damage in Cicero apartment fire estimated at $750,000 by Chris Sikich

Firefighters estimate a fire Sunday night at a 3-story apartment complex in Cicero caused $750,000 in damage. No one was injured in the blaze at Grissom Estates. The fire was at a... – Jul 08, 2009 at 10:09 PM in Noblesville

Fourth of July really floats their boats by indystar

Rain got in the way, but Geist-area residents persevered with their Fourth of July celebration. They held the first boat parade on Geist Reservoir on Saturday, followed by a ski... – Jul 08, 2009 at 10:07 PM in Fishers

Neighborhood peace disturbed by senseless noisemakers by indystar

Why does the anniversary of the birth of our nation have to make every residential area sound like a war zone for endless days before and after July 4? The people who insist on... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Pedestrian bridge collapse investigation continues by indystar

Merrillville Investigators want a structural engineer to inspect a Northwest Indiana pedestrian bridge that collapsed after a fireworks show, spilling about 50 people into a... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Blaze at apartments is ruled accidental by indystar

Cicero Firefighters estimate a fire at an apartment complex in Cicero on Sunday night caused $750,000 in damage. No one was injured in the blaze at Grissom Estates. The fire was at... – Jul 07, 2009 at 2:53 AM in Communities

Cicero fire causes $750,000 in apartment damage by Chris Sikich

CICERO — Firefighters estimate an apartment-complex fire in Cicero Sunday night caused $750,000 in damage. No one was injured in the blaze at Grissom Estates. The fire was at... – Jul 06, 2009 at 12:20 PM in Noblesville

Search is on for killer of Eastside man by indystar

Police continued Saturday to search for a man in connection with the shooting death of a 24-year-old Eastsider who had been setting off fireworks near his apartment. Marquis Lynn... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:57 AM in Crime & Courts

Rain forces doubleheader today by Mark Dent

One of the big three, Ian Snell, was slated to pitch Saturday night. When Snell pitches, the potential for a show is always there. The same goes for Indianapolis Indians pitchers... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indianapolis Indians