Indianapolis Star to lay off 23 workers

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	Friday, August 15, 2008
	Indianapolis Star to lay off 23 workers Twenty-three Indianapolis Star employees will be laid off as part of attempts by the newspaper's parent, Gannett Co. Inc., to cut costs. President and Publisher Michael Kane told employees in a memo this morning that details about the layoffs would be forthcoming next week. The downsizing was necessary to counter a revenue decline that shows little sign of improving "anytime soon," Kane said in the memo.   Indiana job losses ranked high in July Only Florida and Georgia lost more jobs than Indiana last month, the U.S. Department of Labor said today. Indiana saw a decline of 16,500 positions, with Florida losing 21,400 and Georgia, 18,900. The 0.6-percent loss for Indiana was 2nd worst; Alaska lost a slightly greater proportion of its jobs.
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	Lucas Oil Stadium opens doors to public The general public will have its first chance to see the Colts' new home tomorrow. The celebration begins with a ribbon-cutting on the north side of Lucas Oil Stadium at 9:30 a.m. Hoosiers then will be able to tour the stadium in one of several self-guided sessions beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets are required. On Sunday, the Colts also are inviting season-ticket holders to visit the stadium and locate their seats. Woman shot at northwest-side gas station A woman was in the abdomen during an early morning robbery at a gas station in the 7000 block of Shore Terrace, near Eagle Creek Airport on the far-northwest side. The victim was taken to Methodist Hospital in stable condition. Police questioned a man whose minivan matched a witness' description, but found only a pellet gun in his possession. Lawrence principal accused of drunk driving The principal of Fall Creek Valley Middle School in Lawrence Township is in the Marion County Jail this morning, accused of drunk driving. Officers say they arrested James Joiner about 9 p.m. yesterday at 4455 McCoy St. in Lawrence. He faces possible charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating a vehicle with.10 blood alcohol content.
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