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Thanksgiving meals offered in Irvington, Greenfield
Churches in Irvington and Greenfield will provide Thanksgiving meals to residents of their communities next week. The dinner on Indianapolis’ Eastside, sponsored by Irvington-area churches, is a tradition dating back decades. “I’ve...
Schilling brings basketball message to kids
After stints in college and the NBA, Ed Schilling brings his basketball message to kids Ed Schilling has been around basketball all of his life. The Park Tudor boys coach has played and worked in the sport at the high school and collegiate levels and...
Indy's own 'Survivor,' Rupert Boneham still helping others
He’s the guy who stole the other tribe’s shoes on “Survivor: Pearl Islands.” Then he was awarded a cool million for being the fans’ favorite “survivor” in a special vote after “Survivor:...
Pendleton Pike to reopen after 6-year construction
On Thursday, Cafe Heidelberg will have outlasted six years of construction along Pendleton Pike. “Business went way down, especially when they moved the construction to my side (of the road), but we survived,” said Juergen Jungbauer,...
Colts donation goes to Shepherd Center
The Indianapolis Colts donated $18,000 Monday to help transport more than 700 children to preschool and after-school programs at an Eastside faith-based service center. Shepherd Community Center, 4107 E. Washington St., will use the money to cover...
2 roosters delivered to Eastside KFC
Animal Control officers were called to an Eastside KFC restaurant after someone left two live roosters in the parking lot Tuesday night. The roosters huddled together in the parking lot near an emergency exit at the KFC, 1812 N. Arlington Ave., while...
Driver crashes SUV into Eastside bar
A man drove a sport utility vehicle into an Eastside bar after closing time early Wednesday. The vehicle backed into Bar 52, 3806 English Ave., at a high speed while a group of men were fighting in the parking lot, an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police...
Railroad exhibit includes old Irvington depot
Always a fan of Irvington history, Ron Huggler, 70, became interested in the community’s old railroad depot when he found a photograph on the eBay online site that showed the building’s east side — a feature of the building unseen...
Sandy Oliva
Grade/subject/school: Grade 7 reading and language arts; Grades 7-8 Spanish, Creston Middle School, Warren Township. Number of years teaching: 30. Work e-mail: soliva@warren.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Master’s degree in secondary education...
News From You
Former missionary talks to students about Liberia Students at Stonybrook Middle School in Warren Township recently met Thelma J. Cato, a native of Fort Wayne, who lived in Liberia as a missionary for 20 years. Cato, now a resident of Atlanta, Ga., is...
Regional round throws Warriors for a loop
Team loses just 1 senior starter from volleyball squad that won 1st sectional in 22 years The Warren Central volleyball team looks to have a bright future, but its first regional appearance in 22 years didn’t go nearly as well as the players...
Onyebuagu shines at Northern Illinois
Former Warren Central standout Jason Onyebuagu is a senior guard for the Northern Illinois University football team and in his third season as a full-time starter. The 6-2, 307-pound Onyebuagu was a third-team all-Mid-American Conference selection...
Second-half adjustments send Scecina to sectional finals against Lutheran
LOL…that Nowakowski (spelled wrong!)...
Railroad exhibit includes old Irvington depot
Always a fan of Irvington history, Ron Huggler, 70, became interested in the community’s old railroad depot when he found a photograph on the eBay online site that showed the building’s east side — a feature of the building unseen...
Cathedral junior crowned Miss Irvington
A 16-year-old Cathedral High School junior is this year’s Miss Irvington. Jennifer Constantine, who was crowned the Halloween festival queen at a pageant Saturday, received a $1,000 scholarship as part of her prize. “It’s...
Spooky fun awaits Irvington festival visitors
63rd event ends Saturday: includes parade, run, music and more Expect to hear a few ghost tales on the Eastside this weekend when a tradition dating to the 1920s continues with the 63rd Historic Irvington Halloween Festival. Tonight’s activity...
Meet the Teacher: Callie Hoppes
Grade/subject/school: Second-grade high ability students, self-contained, Lakeside Elementary, Warren Township. Number of years teaching: 13. Work e-mail: choppes@warren.k12.in.us. Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in education, Indiana...
Runners, walkers invited to take part in Irvington Halloween Festival events
Runners and walkers will participate in the 28th annual Historic Irvington Pleasant Run Run at 10 a.m. on Oct. 31. The event, presented by the Irvington Community Council, is Indianapolis’ oldest organized 5-mile run, having begun in 1982. In...
Coaches help busy teachers in Warren Township
Coaches do research, leg work for busy teachers Most teachers face hectic days. They rarely have time to calculate whether the latest instructional techniques and ideas are adding up. Third-grade teacher Leslie Koomler, 29, knows the challenge....
Developer donates land for new park in Wanamaker
A developer’s donation of 10.28 acres to the city of Indianapolis will result in a new neighborhood park in the Franklin Township community of Wanamaker. Creating another park “contributes to our mission of acquiring parkland and...
What's the effect of our time change?
A week from Sunday, we’ll get one of those twice-yearly reminders of a debate that still ranks among the longest and most contentious in recent Indiana history. Depending on whom you are talking to, daylight saving time — which ends Nov....
Franklin Central's 'real' grass awaits Warren Central in sectional
It’s back to the real stuff for the Warren Central football team this week. The Warriors (7-2) will play on natural grass for just the second time this season when they travel to Franklin Central (4-5) for a Class 5A Sectional 5 first-round...
It's easy to keep 'em down on the farmeast
Waterman’s festival remains a popular stop in the fall P lump pumpkins and challenging corn mazes are part of the annual Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman’s Farm Market in Franklin Township. More than 20,000 people visited the farm last...
Miss Irvington Halloween Festival kicks off with pageant Saturday
Irvington will hold events from Oct. 24-31 connected to the community’s 63rd annual Halloween Festival. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. Saturday with a pageant to select the “Miss Irvington Halloween Festival” to be held at the...
Developer donates land for new Wanamaker park
A developer’s donation of 10.28 acres to the city of Indianapolis will result in a new neighborhood park in the Franklin Township community of Wanamaker. Creating another park “contributes to our mission of acquiring parkland and...
Waterman's festival remains popular fall stop
P lump pumpkins and challenging corn mazes are part of the annual Fall Harvest Festival at Waterman’s Farm Market in Franklin Township. More than 20,000 people visited the farm last year, owner Carol Waterman said of the festival that evolved...
Coaches do the leg work for busy Warren Township teachers
Most teachers face hectic days. They rarely have time to calculate whether the latest instructional techniques and ideas are adding up. Third-grade teacher Leslie Koomler, 29, knows the challenge. “As a teacher, usually every minute of your day...
Far-Eastside church to hold fall bazaar
Faith United Methodist Church will hold its 39th annual fall bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Far-Eastside church is located at 9031 E. 16th St., Indianapolis. The event will include a silent auction, rummage sale, crafts, baked goods,...
Woman found dead is identified by police
Metropolitan police Tuesday identified the 45-year-old woman found dead Monday in a vacant apartment on the Far Eastside as Margaret Russell. Police said Russell had no listed address, but they don’t think she was homeless. Investigators were...
Police probe death of woman on Far Eastside
Metropolitan police were investigating the death of a 45-year-old woman found Monday in a vacant apartment on the Far Eastside. Police today identified the woman as Margaret Russell. She had no listed address, but police believe she was not homeless....
