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Westfield City Council raises create debate
Some choose not to take more money, others want wages to be competitive Westfield’s City Council likely won’t give itself a raise for 2010. City Council President Ken Kingshill said the majority of the council is opposed to a new salary...
Noblesville man pens 1st murder mystery
The title of Larry Williams’ first book comes from the name of a ridge high above Sugar Creek in Western Indiana. It’s near Pine Hills Nature Preserve by Shades State Park in Montgomery County, near Crawfordsville. And it’s where...
300 sign up for Saturday's Step 'N' Stride
Parks director to lead pack on scooter during Saturday event at Forest Park Saturday is the fourth year for Forest Park’s Step ‘N’ Stride, a fundraiser for Tri Kappa sorority. Director of Noblesville Parks Department Don Seal said...
Transit issue won't go away here
Upstate rejection is downplayed here Transit advocates have struggled to persuade voters and state officials to fund rapid transportation, but the question seems destined to appear again in Central Indiana. On Nov. 3, voters in Porter and St. Joseph...
Benefit dinner will help Boy Scout assistant pay medical bills
Mark McAlister, a Noblesville businessman whose left leg was amputated below the knee after a motorcycle accident, is the focus of a fundraiser Saturday. McAlister, a 1989 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, said he’s...
Lawyers on stage
Attorneys say acting on stage in local theater gives them an advantage in the courtroom. “I wouldn’t be able to perform in front of a jury if I didn’t have this experience under my belt,” said attorney Neal Eggeson, who...
Liberty Plaza in Fishers needs more donations
Fishers group has raised $170,000 of $500,000 needed for monument that will honor veterans The economy is making it tough for a Fishers group trying to honor veterans. Funding still is coming up short for Liberty Plaza, a monument to recognize...
Meet the Teacher: Rose Damiani
Grade/subject at what school: Fourth grade, Oak Trace Elementary. Number of years teaching: 12. Work email: Damianir@wws.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education with endorsements in reading and special...
Meet the Teacher: David Ferris
Grade/subject, school: Math and statistics, Noblesville High School. Number of years teaching: 27 years. Work e-mail: dave_ferris@mail.nobl.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Taylor University; master’s degree, Ball State...
Meet the Teacher: Andy Shelp
Grade/subject, school: Sixth grade, Noblesville Intermediate School. Number of years teaching: 10. Background/schooling: Indiana State University. Why did you become a teacher: I became a teacher to be a role model for students and make a positive...
Meet the Teacher: Laura Collier
Grade/subject, school: Third grade, Sand Creek Elementary. Number of years teaching: Six. Work e-mail: lcollier@hse.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Undergraduate in elementary education and special education, Indiana University; master’s degree...
Zoning plan moves to council's hands
Fishers planners back proposal that gives rural landowners more freedom A new zoning plan for rural Fall Creek Township property had its first taste of success Monday. Fishers’ Advisory Plan Commission sent the plan to the Town Council with a...
Meet the Teacher: Liz Thiel
Grade/subject at what school: Fifth grade, Carmel Elementary. Number of years teaching: 10. Work e-mail: lthiel@ccs.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Indiana University; Carmel High School, 1992. Why did you become a teacher: I...
Stony Creek teachers honored for reading program
Two Noblesville educators have won a national award for their reading incentive programs at Stony Creek Elementary School. School media specialist Gwen Tetrick and first-grade teacher Karen Duvall accepted the TEAMS (Teachers and Media Specialists...
Adams Elementary sale has wrinkle
State law says school district must offer building to township A state law governing what happens to school property no longer needed for educational purposes has put a temporary hold on the sale of Adams Elementary School. The Sheridan School Board...
47% of students get vaccine
The Westfield Washington school district is having H1N1 flu vaccine clinics this week. Westfield Schools had 2,891 consent forms returned, or 47 percent of the district’s student population of 6,142, according to Tenna Pershing, the community...
HSE consensus: Education wins
Schools chief says teachers’ jobs are safe, class sizes will be limited Hamilton Southeastern Schools officials beamed Wednesday after voters sent them a resounding message of support. Voters on Tuesday approved a $5.5 million referendum to...
Carmel ceremony salutes veterans
Ceremony at Carmel Civic Square honors military with song, speeches and gifts Ron Martin tries to attend the Veterans Day celebration in Carmel every year, but he believes veterans should be honored every day, not just once a year. “We forget...
Arts & Design District marks up a loss
Location, construction are hindrances cited by Definitions owner The Carmel Arts&Design District has seen stores come and go — many still standing their ground, some closing after several years or short stints, and new ones filling the...
Sisters take the leads in Carmel school plays
In fact, 5 sets of siblings will participate in production at Carmel Middle School Bethany Arrington is doing her best to be a supportive big sister. She and sister Megan have the leads in their school plays, which happen to be on the same weekend....
Runner-up regional finish boosts Carmel's confidence
Carmel High School director of bands Richard Saucedo describes his current members as a special group of kids. Of course, he said each group has been special during his 28 years as Carmel director. “But this group is little unique. These kids...
Miller girls open with win over Tech
NOBLESVILLE — For three quarters of Tuesday night’s girls basketball season opener, Noblesville coach Donna Keck was happy with the way her team played. The Millers committed eight of their 23 turnovers in the second period, when they were outscored...
Noblesville fifth-grader to compete Friday in national gymnastics championships
NOBLESVILLE — Nick Brady, a fifth-grader at Noblesville Intermediate School, will compete Friday in the Future Stars National Championships at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Brady, 10, Noblesville, earned the opportunity...
Noblesville educators win national award for reading incentive program
A national award two Noblesville educators earned Friday draws attention to a reading incentive program that was already going strong. Stony Creek Elementary School media specialist Gwen Tetrick and first-grade teacher Karen Duvall accepted the TEAMS...
HSE: Time to start planning new junior high
Fresh off the referendum election, Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ officials are in the stages of setting up their next big push: to get a new junior high school built to accommodate rapid student growth. Hamilton Southeastern Schools officials this...
Voters OK tax increase referendum for HSE
School district said boost to operating fund would avoid cutbacks and teacher layoffs FISHERS, Ind. — Voters in the Hamilton Southeastern school district Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a property tax increase that administrators said was...
Carmel Clay school board studies budget cuts
Carmel Clay school board secretary Greg Phillips wants to make sure the board explores every opportunity before cutting teaching positions. “I want us to turn over every rock,” Phillips said at Monday’s board workshop meeting. The...
Referendum passes in Hamilton Southeastern Schools
8:47 p.m. — Referendum passed FISHERS – Voters in Hamilton County today overwhelmingly approved a tax increase to support Hamilton Southeastern Schools. The final vote was 8,309 to 1,838, which means HSE got nearly 82 percent of the vote. “I’m...
Carmel Veteran’s Day ceremony draws hundreds
Courage, sacrifice and duty were the themes of a Veteran’s Day poster and essay contest for local student — but were also words that resonated during the City of Carmel’s Veteran’s Day ceremony today. The city held its annual celebration this...
Noblesville fundraiser to aid businessman hurt in motorcycle accident
NOBLESVILLE — Mark McAlister, a Noblesville businessman whose left leg was amputated below the knee after a motorcycle accident, is the focus of a fundraiser Saturday. McAlister, 38, Noblesville, a 1989 graduate of Hamilton Southeastern High School,...
