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Robert D. Hiday
NOBLESVILLE — Robert “Bob” D. Hiday, 78, Noblesville, died Monday, March 23, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Mr. Hiday retired from Hamilton County Co-op after 35 years of service. He was born July 15, 1930, in...
Births
Feb. 19 Girl — Beem, Matthew and Angela. March 5 Boys — Bishop, Robert, and Sideris-Bishop, Shawna; Hagan, Scott and Kim. Girls — Erkmanis, Aivars and Anita; Travis, Leland and Miranda. March 6 Boys — Fredenburg, Tyler and...
Births
Feb. 19 Girl — Beem, Matthew and Angela. March 13 Girl — Segovia, K. Twin girls — Ferris, Todd and Megan. March 14 Girls — Nelson, Ian and Nicole; Perez, Sarah Lynn; Strahan, David and Brynn. March 16 Boys — Bell,...
Ledger to change to The Noblesville Star
NOBLESVILLE — The Noblesville Ledger will change to The Noblesville Star on April 2, a senior newsroom manager said today. The web site NoblesvilleLedger.com also will change to NoblesvilleStar.com. Dennis Ryerson, editor of The Star, spoke...
Economist suggests businesses need management help
NOBLESVILLE — A retired Indiana University economist told the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce today the long-term problems facing the state’s economy rest with improving the management of businesses here instead of worrying about its labor...
Fishers Council mulls Exit 10 project
The Fishers Town Council will hold a special meeting Friday to discuss infrastructure improvements near I-69’s Exit 10. Those road and utility expansions were supposed to benefit Clarian as it built a new hospital, but Clarian has postponed its...
Sewer upgrades coming to Crooked Creek
The Crooked Creek area is next on the city’s list for the sewer improvements. To increase sewer capacity, seven miles of pipeline will be laid from 10th Street to 62nd Street near the White River and Crooked Creek as part of the $100 million Belmont...
Youth Sports Summit coming to Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Sports Authority will host the 2009 Youth Sports Summit 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 20 at the Monon Center in Carmel. The Youth Sports Summit is free to all sports organizations and individuals interested in advancing youth sports...
Report: Speed, snow caused I-69 pileup
Fishers An Indiana State Police report on the massive I-69 pileup in February says the crash, which killed two Anderson men, was the result of drivers going too fast in nearly white-out snow conditions, police spokesman Sgt. Mike Burns said...
Ind. 238 bridge over Fall Creek closes
FISHERS — The Indiana Department of Transportation has closed the Ind. 238bridge over Fall Creek. On Monday, bridge crews began removing and replacing all concrete pavementand railings. FishersStar.com:Click here for the latest local news on...
Noblesville hires new athletic director
The Noblesville Board of School Trustees has approved the appointment of Robb Vessely as Noblesville High School’s boys athletic director, the school announced today. Vessely replaces Steve Hurst, who will retire at the end of the school year....
Carmel school board seeks new member
One by one Carmel Clay School Board members paid tribute to their late president Stephen A. Backer at Monday night’s meeting. Backer, 63, died of cancer on March 15. His funeral services were last week. CarmelStar.com:Click here for the latest local...
Carmel board OKs budget reduction plan
CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Clay School Board tonight approved Superintendent Barb Underwood’s revised budget reduction plan. Underwood’s plan, which received a 4-0 vote, calls for reducing the 2009-2010 budget by $1.51 million. The...
Westfield names community development director
Westfield has hired Matthew S. Skelton as community development director. Skelton will start April 6 and will oversee the city’s planning, zoning, building and code enforcement divisions. WestfieldStar.com:Click here for the latest local news on...
Motorcyclist dies in collision with pickup
A speeding Indianapolis motorcyclist was killed Sunday night in Sheridan after colliding with a pickup. Police think Charles G. Orff, 26, was riding his 1998 Suzuki motorcycle north on Six Points Road at an excessive rate of speed about 6:55 p.m....
Grill fire damages Noblesville house
A Noblesville mother and her three children escaped from their burning home unharmed Sunday night after a gas Firefighters were called to the 5500 block of Pine Hill Drive in the Pine Knoll subdivision around 8:30 p.m. after neighbor called 911, said...
Monday closing set for Ind. 238 bridge
Fishers Contractors plan to close the Ind. 238 bridge over Fall Creek on Monday, part of a state project to replace the bridge. A detour along I-69 and Ind. 13 will add about 3 miles for through traffic, according to a news release from the Indiana...
146th Street interchange will be the 'most difficult'
The final configuration for the widening of the heavily developed southernmost section of U.S. 31 in Westfield will be decided in about two months, the project manager said Thursday. “The (northernmost) Ind. 38 intersection is the easiest...
Everybody contributes on the rugby pitch
High schools’ club teams open season today Zionsville High School junior Kevin O’Brien decided to give rugby a try last year when he didn’t make the cut for the baseball team. “It’s a newfound wealth,” said...
Attendance jumps sharply for parks and recreation programs
More people are signing up for Noblesville Parks and Recreation programs NOBLESVILLE — City officials credit the busted economy and a new recreational center for boosting attendance at parks programs to record levels. “I think it just has...
U.S. 31 still closed 6 hours after crash
Southbound U.S. 31 in northern Hamilton County remained closed shortly before 8 p.m. following an afternoon crash. U.S. 31 was closed between 216th and 196th streets as crews worked to clean up and investigate the crash of a semi and several other...
HSE to make $6.6M in budget cuts over two years
FISHERS — Custodians, teaching assistants and bus attendants are among those in the next round of budget cuts at Hamilton Southeastern Schools, all a result of the national economic recession and last year’s state tax-reform...
'Extreme Makeover' ramps up with pep rally
WESTFIELD — Volunteers swarmed a Westfield church today in preparation for an episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” that will be filmed in Indianapolis beginning next week. The volunteers gathered at Centennial Bible Church to...
Carmel awaits bill details from Keystone auditor
The state has suggested auditors for Carmel’s Keystone Avenue project submit more details about their project, and the company employed several weeks ago to do the job met with city officials today to discuss the state’s suggestion. An...
McVey starts bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Burton
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Brose McVey on Thursday became the first Republican to enter what might expand into a crowded primary challenge to 14-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Burton. But a crowd might be exactly what Burton needs to win renomination in...
Fishers panel lists pros, cons of becoming city
FIHSERS — The City/Town Study Committee members are quickly learning that there are two sides to every issue. The group began its list of pros and cons of switching to a city Wednesday night after hearing a presentation on the legal differences...
HSE to make $6.6M in budget cuts over two years
FISHERS — Custodians, early childhood teachers, teaching assistants and bus attendants are in the next round of budget cuts at Hamilton Southeastern Schools, all a result of the national economic recession and last year’s state tax-reform...
Keystone Avenue audit on hold in Carmel
CARMEL — An audit of the Keystone Avenue project by an outside firm has been put on hold until a billing disagreement is settled. The Carmel City Council Finance Committee hired KPMG to audit the project, which started at $90 million, rose to...
Bigger crowd to hear about U.S. 31 plans in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Chamber of Commerce is expecting a larger than usual crowd at its luncheon Thursday. About 175 people – 45 more than normal – will attend, likely because the topic is the U.S. 31 expansion, said Julie Sole,...
Recession helps resale shops
In tough times, many shoppers are looking for bargains Families looking for ways to earn cash and find deals on kids’ gear are driving a strong market for resale shops and consignment sales during recessionary times. Kool Kids Resale Korner...
