Emmis might expand Google deal, exec says

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	Tuesday, July 10, 2007
	Emmis might expand Google deal, exec says Google is interested in broadening a deal it has with Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. to sell radio ads, Emmis Radio division president Rick Cummings told analysts today. This summer, the radio and Internet search engine companies advanced their joint-selling experiment to include drive-time spots. Previously they'd sold only late-night and early-morning spots. Earlier today, Emmis reported it lost $1.9 million in its first fiscal quarter ended May 31 due to continued weakness at its radio stations.   FDA calls Lilly ads for dog Prozac misleading Eli Lilly and Co. has been ordered by the Food and Drug Administration to yank certain ads and promotions for its Reconcile drug used for separation anxiety in dogs because the promotions are "misleading." Lilly didn't note that some dogs in trials improved because they were given behavior modification training. As part of the order, Lilly must communicate accurate information to anyone who received the misleading promotions. The agency approved the derivative of the Prozac human antidepressant in April.
	Company charged over dumping into cities' sewers A chemical company and its owner face federal charges claiming that they dumped oily wastewater and chemicals into the sewer systems in Shelbyville and Rushville. Miller Environmental Co. Inc. and its owner, Anthony McCullough, 63, of Bargersville, were charged Monday with 34 counts of violating the Clean Water Act. McCullough could be jailed for up to three years for each of the three felony counts that relate to the incidents in Rushville and Shelbyville, both southeast of Indianapolis.   Conseco to sell building at Carmel headquarters Conseco Inc. will sell off one of the six office buildings at its Carmel headquarters as part of an ongoing consolidation of its operations. The life and health insurer announced a series of moves yesterday intended to save $6 million a year in operating costs.   Jarden moving headquarters to Daleville from Muncie Jarden Home Brands, a consumer products maker based in Muncie, is moving its headquarters to Daleville, near Anderson, the company said yesterday. The relocation will result in a $3 million investment and add 40 jobs to the current 170. Jarden is making the move to accommodate growth driven most recently by sales of processed fireplace logs. Daleville was chosen partly to help draw employees from the Indianapolis area, a spokesman said.   Harry Potter book published at Crawfordsville? Publishers Weekly is reporting that the latest Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is being printed at the R.R.Donnelley & Sons Co. plant in Crawfordsville. The trade publication quoted anonymous but "reliable" sources in the city northwest of Indianapolis. However, the Chicago company wouldn't comment on where the 12 million copies would roll off its presses. The book, published by Scholastic, is the seventh in the popular series and is scheduled to go on sale July 21. Attorney to file property tax lawsuit John Price, an attorney representing 11 Marion County taxpayers and a new organization called Stop Taxing Our Property, will file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging flaws in the assessment process in Marion County. The county auditor and assessor, Marion County and the city of Indianapolis are named in the suit. Yesterday, Gov. Mitch Daniels said he's considering calling a special legislative session to work on property tax relief. Daniels said he's "dismayed" by the size of residential property tax increases in some counties.
	Drug overdose kills Zionsville teen An accidental drug overdose claimed the life of Jerad Birge, 16, of Zionsville. Toxicology reports released yesterday show Birge mixed narcotics, over-the-counter cold medicine and cough medicine. Police say they're seeing more cases of kids taking drugs and cold medicine together. Murdered trooper remembered Visitation and services are scheduled for tomorrow for Master Trooper David Rich, who was gunned down last week in Wabash as he tried to help a man on the side of the road. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Honeywell Center Gymnasium. Perry Township Superintendent battle is over The eight-month feud over the future of Perry Township Superintendent Doug Williams is over. The school board voted five-to-one yesterday to approve a settlement that terminates Williams' contract. The settlement entitles Williams to a $470,000 payment, some retirement benefits and compensation for his legal fees.
	Long Thompson joins governor's race Former Congresswoman Jill Long Thompson is joining two other Democrats seeking their party's nomination for governor. She says she would work to rescind privatization contracts signed by the Daniels administration, including the Indiana Toll Road lease. She also plans to look at time zones. State Senate Minority Leader Richard Young of Milltown and Indianapolis architect Jim Schellinger already are seeking the nomination and raising money. Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels announced last month that he will seek another term in 2008. Snyder crams for Ivy Tech job Tom Snyder doesn't take over for retiring Ivy Tech Community College President Gerald Lamkin until July 1, but he already is making decisions about hiring, cost-cutting and student services.   Failing floor vexing mall The fourth floor of Circle Centre remains a blemish despite success on the first three floors of the downtown mall.   Hancock retools expansion plans Aggressive expansions by other hospitals have forced Hancock Regional Hospital to rethink its plans for the northeast side.     What do you think about income, property tax hikes? Mayor Peterson is proposing a hike in Marion County income taxes to pay for public safety. Should the mayor have delayed this request in light of the steep jump in property taxes?  |   Sign up today for IBJ's Health Care Weekly E-mail Alert. This once-a week e-mail is delivered every Wednesday. Readers will find news about local hospitals, medical practices and health care companies as well as updates of stories that first appear in Indianapolis Business Journal. They'll also get people and event news and public policy changes that affect the health care industry. Sign up today for your free subscription.
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