Stories tagged with "Communities"

Long-time clerk found dead in store by indystar

Indianapolis police this morning are investigating the death of a woman who has been a clerk for two decades at a Near-Southside convenience store. A customer went into the Village... – Nov 21, 2009 at 7:36 AM in Communities

Ceremony at fairgrounds welcomes 199 new United States citizens by Will Higgins

As is true for many other immigrants on the road to citizenship, the parents became the students and the children the teachers. “We’d be driving to school or home from... – Nov 21, 2009 at 1:11 AM in Communities

Hundreds of Palin fans left in cold by Carrie Ritchie

Boos erupt as 400 couldn’t get books signed What started as a Sarah Palin lovefest in Noblesville ended in a chorus of boos. Palin left her book signing at a Borders at... – Nov 21, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Communities

Facing declining state revenue, Purdue University looks for ways to cut its budget by $30 million by indystar

As state revenue falls, university aims to chop $30M from budget WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University officials said Friday they are looking for ways to cut more than $30... – Nov 21, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Communities

Boyfriend questioned in strangling death by indystar

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home was strangled to death, police said Friday. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Manual students held in alleged school drug deal by indystar

Three Manual High School students were arrested Friday for allegedly conducting a marijuana deal on campus, school officials said. One of the students, a 17-year-old, also faces a... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Groups, restaurants offer a full plate of Thanksgiving dinners by indystar

A Thanksgiving dinner today in McCordsville will be the first of many in Indianapolis and nearby communities. McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway, will have its... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Schools chief hopeful reschedules his visit by indystar

Carmel — Carmel Clay School Board President Andy Klein said the third and last finalist for the superintendent’s job has had to reschedule his interview. That interview... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Speedway marks start of large sewer project by indystar

Speedway Town officials and residents will break ground and bread to celebrate the start of a long-awaited sewer project to relieve flooding in the Gerrard Avenue-Allison Street... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Medical professionals plan health-care rally by indystar

The group Doctors for Patient Care says it will stage a noon rally today at the Indiana War Memorial. Medical professionals are expected to wear scrubs and similar garb for the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Lottery by indystar

Here are Friday’s Indiana numbers: Daily Three-Midday: 7-9-0. Daily Three-Evening: 6-2-7. Daily Four-Midday: 5-5-9-5. Daily Four-Evening: 1-5-2-4. Lucky Five-Midday:... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Lottery Results

Police: Homicide victim had been strangled by Vic Ryckaert

A woman whose body was found at an Eastside home had been strangled to death, police said today. Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesman, said... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM in Marion County

Manual students arrested on gun, drug charges by Vic Ryckaert

Three Manual High School students were arrested Friday for allegedly conducting a marijuana deal on campus, school officials said. One of the students, a 17-year-old, also faces a... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:14 PM in Marion County

Health department's Southside clinic to reopen Monday at new location by indystar

The Marion County Health Department’s Southside Women, Infants and Children clinic will open Monday at its new location. The new WIC office at 507 E. National Ave. will feature... – Nov 20, 2009 at 2:15 PM in South Marion County

Former Noblesville Township assessor is running for county assessor by Chris Sikich

Robin L. Ward, a three-term Noblesville Township assessor, is running for Hamilton County assessor. Last year, Noblesville residents voted to eliminate the township assessor’s... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM in Noblesville

Hotline offers more data on Indiana road conditions by Will Higgins

Hitting the road in droves next week for the holidays, motorists in Indiana will have a new system to get information on traffic and road conditions. Motorists accustomed to... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:42 AM in Communities

Martin University to assist 1,000 Indianapolis Eastside families by Will Higgins

Martin University will host a food giveaway for 1,000 pre-selected families on Tuesday. Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers will help residents of the Indianapolis Martindale-Brightwood... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM in Marion County

Easter Seals gives nod to Downtown holiday cherub icon by Will Higgins

A traditional Downtown Indianapolis holiday icon will dominate a local fundraising campaign this season. The charity group Easter Seals Crossroads raises money during the holidays... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM in Communities

Indiana prison stops serving lunch three days a week by John Tuohy

Civil rights groups, lawmakers critical of program at Plainfield eliminating midday meal 3 days a week The inmates at Plainfield Correctional Facility can’t be accused of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Communities

Lawrence Twp. students learn some swift ballroom steps by Kevin Oneal

Elementary school children need to be challenged and given a chance to succeed, say leaders at Lawrence Township’s Winding Ridge Elementary School. And that’s the idea... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM in Communities