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Red Shirt Friday shows support for troops by indystar

CICERO — Three firefighters said a Red Shirt Friday their station organized as part of a nationwide grassroots effort gives them one more way to stand up for their military... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Our View: Next time, add more early-vote centers by indystar

Three out of four is pretty good odds. But for voter turnout, it is the kind of statistic that makes you say, "wow!"In Hamilton County this fall, three out of every four... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

William Gilson Brinkman by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS -- William "Bill" Gilson Brinkman, 70, Indianapolis died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at his home.Mr. Brinkman was a general contractor and owned his own business.He was... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Joe K. Clark by indystar

NOBLESVILLE -- Joe K. Clark, 69, Noblesville died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Riverview Hospital.Mr. Clark retired in 1999 after working 42 years in supervision for Ford Motor... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Cross-country coach happy with 5th by indystar

Scott Lidskin wasn't kidding, and he repeated himself just to be clear.The Westfield High School girls cross-country coach said he was possibly more impressed by his team's... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Wright says Blackhawks still hungry for another title by indystar

Sheridan senior center Travis Paddack wants very badly to close out his high school football career with a fourth consecutive Class A state title."This seems the biggest one for... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Communities

Gingrich: Election loss is the GOP's fault by indystar

Republican losses in Tuesday's elections should be blamed on Republican incompetence, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said in Indianapolis on Thursday."When you've had the... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in News

About 2,100 absentee ballots went astray by indystar

About 2,100 votes cast by absentee ballot never made it to their intended precincts to be counted on Election Day, but the Marion County clerk's office said they will be part of... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in News

Pence could rise in the House by indystar

WASHINGTON » Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt, the No. 2 Republican in the House, announced Thursday that he is stepping aside after Democrats added to their numbers in Congress and... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in News

Ice's Berschbach commits to Miami by indystar

Indiana Ice forward Shane Berschbach has committed to play at Miami (Ohio) University next year. He follows Ice teammate Joe Hartman, who last month committed to the RedHawks.... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports

Dungy knows true history isn't his title in Super Bowl by indystar

It seemed like such a big deal two years ago. It seemed like such an amazing step forward for our country, the first two black head football coaches reaching the Super Bowl --... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports

Hoosiers' foe will play with pride by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Ready or not, Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean and his band of unknowns will make their exhibition debut tonight. In eight days, IU will start playing... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Evansville to name court for McCutchan by indystar

The University of Evansville plans to name the basketball court at Roberts Stadium for the late Hall of Fame coach Arad McCutchan, who coached the Aces from 1946-77 and... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

AFC playoff hunt by indystar

At 4-4 in a muddled AFC, the Colts figure to be fighting for a playoff spot the rest of the season. Star reporter Phillip B. Wilson assesses this weekend's other key games in... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Pacers call schedule a challenge by indystar

The Indiana Pacers call it a challenge. Others might refer to it as a cruel joke, courtesy of the NBA schedule-makers.The fun started with the well-rounded Detroit Pistons to... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Steelers primed to take weak conference by indystar

Two words immediately came to mind concerning the Pittsburgh Steelers in the aftermath of their excellent victory against the Washington Redskins:Super Bowl.Why not?They're 6-2... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Position of strength by indystar

Breaking down today’s best safeties, with help from one of the best ever.Hall of Fame safety Ken Houston admires how his position is played and glorified today. It... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

The best you've never heard of by indystar

In 2000, the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee chose an all-time NFL team, 22 starters and five special teamers from the league's first 80 years. John Unitas, Jim... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Gonzalez loved 'other' football by indystar

Anthony Gonzalez was a cut above the rest at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland.He was a two-way all-state player in football who helped lead the Wildcats to a state... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports

Star staff picks by indystar

Steelers 24, Colts 16I'd like Indy's chances if Peyton Manning had a running game to lean on and if I had a better feeling about a run defense that has been respectable since... – Nov 07, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Sports