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Zionsville man saves woman from car submerged in pond
Ex-lifeguard who broke window with rock downplays heroism CARMEL, Ind. — A Zionsville man was hailed as a hero after he dove into a chilly retention pond to save an injured woman Monday. According to Carmel Fire Chief Bruce Knott, Lorraine M....
Nov. 10 special election date perplexes voters
Hamilton Southeastern ballot asks voters to OK a property tax increase that will aid district Confusion is mounting over the date of Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ special election, and the district and the Hamilton County Elections Office in...
$3M bond set in DeLaney case
Man charged with attempted murder of legislator, perhaps over old grudge A Hamilton County court magistrate Monday set a $3 million bond for a man accused of trying to kill a state legislator last week, apparently over a 26-year-old grudge. Augustus...
$3M bond set in DeLaney case
Man charged with attempted murder of legislator, perhaps over old grudge A Hamilton County court magistrate Monday set a $3 million bond for a man accused of trying to kill a state legislator last week, apparently over a 26-year-old grudge. Augustus...
Fishers eyes 2nd resolution backing Sallie Mae office
Fishers and Muncie, home to the state’s two Sallie Mae offices, plan to pass resolutions tonight to support the company, which is in danger of losing much of its business to student loan reform. Fishers’ resolution will be its second this year in...
Veterans Sunday set for Noblesville church
NOBLESVILLE — Veterans Sunday will recognize military veterans at Noblesville United Methodist Church. In its ninth year, the program began as a veterans’ observance with patriotic songs from the church’s music director Mary Resler. Veterans Sunday...
Carmel City Council may consider parking bans in roundabouts, crosswalks
The Carmel City Council may consider increasing parking restrictions in the city at tonight’s council meeting. Councilman Rick Sharp is hoping to get enough votes to add on an ordinance during the meeting that would prohibit parking on roundabouts,...
Fishers vote date confusing some
The Hamilton County Elections Office in Noblesville and Fishers-based Hamilton Southeastern Schools are fielding questions about HSE’s special election date next week. Confused voters think the election is Tuesday, which would be the normal...
Noblesville Schools forums on referendum start Tuesday
NOBLESVILLE — The first of 10 public forums to discuss the possible pieces of Noblesville Schools’ second referendum will begin Tuesday at North Elementary School. Perhaps as early as May, voters who live in the district that encompasses Noblesville...
Carmel Clay sending home H1N1 info
CARMEL — Carmel Clay Schools will be giving students packets of information today to take home about the school district’s H1N1 immunization clinics set for Nov. 16. Included in the information packets are consent forms for the vaccination to...
Ruth E. Holscher
NOBLESVILLE — Ruth E. Holscher, 80, Noblesville, died Oct. 30, 2009, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Mrs. Holscher was a teacher in the Pennsylvania School System, and then spent 20 years at North Elementary, Noblesville, before retiring...
Cynthia Marie Kreisher
CICERO — Cynthia Marie Kinsey Kreisher, 50, Cicero, died Oct. 30, 2009, at Riverview Hospital. Mrs. Kreisher worked as a bookkeeper and accountant for Shades of Gray, Noblesville, and Benchmark Land Services, Fishers. She was born Jan. 2, 1959,...
Amber Nicole Remmel
NOBLESVILLE — Amber Nicole Remmel, 22, Noblesville, died Oct. 27, 2009. She was born May 16, 1987, Indianapolis, the daughter of Ray and Connie Gregory Remmel. He parents survive in Noblesville. She was a member of Green Valley Church of...
Ronald M. Shaffer
NOBLESVILLE — Ronald M. Shaffer, 59, Noblesville, died Oct. 23, 2009, at Riverwalk Village, Noblesville. Mr. Shaffer was formerly employed by Mike’s Little Italy restaurant in Wabash, Ind. He was born June 26, 1950, in South Bend, Ind.,...
James M. Shelton
NOBLESVILLE — James M. Shelton, 70, Noblesville, died Oct. 30, 2009, at his home. Mr. Shelton retired from Inland Fishers Guide Division of General Motors after 29 years of service. He then worked for Barber Manufacturing. He was born April 15,...
Hamilton Co. records first H1N1 death
NOBLESVILLE — Hamilton County today announced its first H1N1-related death. Hamilton County Health Department spokesman Tony Benge said a person in his or her 20s died. He did not yet have a specific age, gender, location, name or circumstances...
Carmel to eye new tax break for Dealer Services
CARMEL — The City Council will consider designating an area an economic revitalization area Monday night as a first step to possibly providing a company with a tax abatement. The location in question is 1320 City Center Drive, Suite 100, just...
Guerin Catholic vs. Clinton Prairie football game moved to Park Tudor
Tonight’s Sectional 37 semifinal high school football game between Clinton Prairie and Guerin Catholic has been moved to Park Tudor School due to weather. Game time is 7 p.m.
HSE Schools ballot question draws few early
FISHERS — Next week marks the final stretch before voters decide the fiscal fate of Hamilton Southeastern Schools on Nov. 10. The district will ask voters to approve a $5.5 million general operating referendum to help stem a $5.2 million...
Pet Halloween party includes microchip IDs
NOBLESVILLE — Owners can dress up their pets for a Halloween costume contest Saturday that’s also the venue for a pet microchipping event. The first 150 pets at the event, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Monroe Bank, 15941 Cumberland Road, will...
State fines Noblesville firm on safety issues
The Indiana Department of Labor has issued several fines that total $191,000 against a Noblesville-based company for several safety violations. The department issued the fines this week against King Systems, 15011 Herriman Blvd., which makes...
Author sponsors workshop in Noblesville
NOBLESVILLE — If you’ve dreamed about writing a book and never took the step to do so, Noblesville author Dan Logan said a workshop he’s sponsoring will give people the tools to get started. “There seems to be a real thirst...
Carmel officials to consider elected leaders salaries
The salaries of Carmel’s elected officials will be on the table during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The proposed salaries are the same as this year’s salaries, since no city employee is receiving the usual 3 percent...
Man faces murder charge in Hamilton Co.
Police have charged a man living at his girlfriend’s Home Place home with the murder of a neighbor. Police say Jimmie Ernest Jones Jr., 38, killed Andrew Takash Jr., 53, on Sept. 29 and stole his 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and about $300 in cash. Takash...
Railroad fixes close 126th, Lantern roads
FISHERS — A pair of road closures could make commuting in Fishers difficult for the next few days. A section of 126th Street between Ind. 37 and Lantern Road is closed today for railroad repairs, Fishers spokeswoman Sarah Rittman said. Lantern...
Former auto dealer Rod Burt dies
NOBLESVILLE — “I’m leaving you now, but I will be back,” Rod Burt told his wife whenever he left the house in the morning. “We said that every day to each other,” said Ginny Burt. “We never got tired of being...
Carmel police detective drove into tanker explosion
Though it has been a week since a propane truck exploded on I-69, the sight and the heat of the towering flames haven’t left the mind of a Carmel police detective caught in the fire. Detective Michael Pitman, 39, was off-duty and on his way to...
Hamilton Co. judge to seek re-election
Daniel J. Pfleging has announced he will see re-election for Hamilton County Superior Court 2 judge. Pfleging will run on the Republican ticket in the May 4 primary. The general election is Nov. 2. He was first elected judge in 2004, taking office in...
Hamilton Southeastern football anticipates Robinson's return
Hamilton Southeastern High School football coach Scott May expects linebacker Pat Robinson to return to the field this week for its sectional semifinal game at Noblesville at 7 p.m. Friday. Robinson broke his foot on Sept. 18 against Lafayette Jeff...
Consultant updates Carmel Clay superintendent search
The search for a Carmel Clay Schools superintendent is progressing smoothly, consultant Ronald Barnes said. Barnes works for BWP and Associates, the educational leadership search consultants firm hired by the school district. The application due date...
