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Man charged in September killing
Police on Thursday arrested an Indianapolis man in a Northwestside shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Jose Lozano, 31, was held without bond in the Marion County Jail on a warrant for murder and attempted murder in the Sept. 19...
Man accused of robbing home after warming baby bottle
An 18-year-old man who reportedly heated a bottle for a crying baby during a home invasion and robbery last week was charged Thursday, police said. Robert Coleman, Indianapolis, was taken into custody Tuesday at Arlington High School, said Sgt. Paul...
Eastside death ruled a homicide
Police are investigating the death of a woman who was killed at an Eastside home Wednesday. Medics found Deneisha Watford, 28, on the floor of a home in the 1800 block of Bauer Road at about 11:30 p.m., according to an Indianapolis Metropolitan...
Speedway revs up $500 million redevelopment plan
In front of a backdrop of workers removing asphalt, government and business leaders from Speedway and Marion County broke ground today on a Main Street project that kicks off a $500 million revitalization of the aging town. “Although the skies...
Lawrence Township gives blessing to fire merger
Lawrence-IFD consolidation could come by 2011 The consolidation of the Lawrence Township and Indianapolis fire departments could come at the start of 2011. At a Tuesday meeting of the Lawrence Township Board, a resolution was introduced that calls...
2 men killed, 2 hurt in crash near Louisville
Two Central Indiana men were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Floyd County just north of the Horseshoe Southern Indiana casino. Thomas A. Fung, 26, Nineveh, and Jordan T. Burries, 26, Indianapolis, died in the crash Tuesday night on Ind. 111. Two...
Traffic changes in store for I-465
Lanes, ramps will open or close as highway project moves into new phase Westside motorists should stay alert for a series of changes in the traffic patterns in the heavily traveled Accelerate 465 construction zone this week. State highway officials...
Speedway project to break ground today
After years of planning, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking today. Town and Marion County leaders, along with representatives from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and other...
Lawrence Township school board seeks to trim $3 million
Lawrence Township School Board members will discuss how to cut $3 million from the district’s budget, a challenge that might include closing an elementary or a middle school. Administrators presented five options to the board during a work...
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...
Meet the Teacher: Lindsey Elderbrook
Grade/subject at what school: Kindergarten through third grade, sixth grade and seventh grade deaf and hard of hearing; Winding Ridge Elementary, Early Learning Center at Amy Beverland Elementary, Indian Creek Elementary and Craig Middle School....
Meet the Teacher: Natasha L. Mikus
Grade/subject at what school: Sixth-grade science and science department chair, Eastwood Middle School, Washington Township. Number of years teaching: 10. Work e-mail: nmikus @msdwt.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in secondary...
Meet the Teacher: Cyndy Moriarty-Meier
Grade/subject/school: Grades 5 and older, Space Science/Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis. Number of years teaching: 30. Work e-mail: cmoriarty@msddecatur .k12.in.us. Background/schooling: National Board Certification as middle childhood...
Meet the Teacher: Kevin Michael Ryan
Grade/subject at what school: Math, Pike High School, Pike Township. Number of years teaching: Five. Work e-mail: kmryan@pike.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Currently working on master’s degree in education administration, Ball State...
Friends Forever
HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS Brandy Age: 2. Breed: Labrador retriever/American pit bull terrier mix. Sex: Female. Background: Brandy is a shy dog and would do well in a home with older teens and adults. She is house trained, and there is a $25...
Westlane Middle has best Chinese teacher in state
A Washington Township instructor has been named the state’s best Chinese teacher. Westlane Middle School teacher En-Ming “Grace” Heebner was named Indiana Chinese Language Teachers Association Middle School Teacher of the Year, said...
Singing songs of fairy tale chocolate
W illy Wonka’s chocolate factory will come to life this week as Southport High School presents the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s literary classic. The school’s music department will offer performances at 7 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and...
Friends jump at chance to perform in parade
Franklin Township residents are among group of nation’s best rope jumpers Performing next Thursday in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is just the latest parallel achievement for rope-jumping standouts Charmi Patel and Chaz...
Younger students are first to get H1N1 vaccine
H1N1 immunization clinics are under way at several southern Marion County schools, but it is unclear when Johnson County schools will have them. The Marion County Health Department began administering the H1N1 vaccine this month in Perry Township...
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:...
Gift of wolf pelt is treat for Greenbriar class
Greenbriar Elementary third-grade students don’t believe in the Big Bad Wolf. Third-grade students in Kathy Robbins’ class have learned about how wolves live in the wild, and students went to see them in person during a field trip to Wolf...
'Damn Yankees' hits stage at North Central
Classic comedy sends school into the ’50s Just weeks after the New York Yankees took home their World Series pennant, North Central High School students will step back into the 1950s, another era of Yankee dominance. For the first time, North...
North Marion County sports notes
* Cathedral High School’s Samantha Peszek, a 2008 Olympic silver medal gymnast, has signed to compete at the collegiate level with UCLA. Peszek was a member of the U.S. National team that won gold medals at the World Championships and Pan American...
McClelland students paint mural on airport plow
A group of students from McClelland Elementary School will have the satisfaction of knowing that their artwork will not only look good but also will be visible to many visitors to the city. And they have created some of the hardest-working art on...
Main Street groundbreaking Thursday is 1st step of Speedway's redevelopment
After years of planning and talk, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking Thursday. Town and Marion County leaders along with representatives from the Indianapolis Motor...
Indianapolis man shuns family car for bicycle
Rain or shine, rider uses bike to get wherever he needs to go Steve Allen opens his garage door at his Northside Indianapolis house just before sunrise and prepares for one of those rituals of parenthood: taking his 6-year-old daughter, Emma, to...
Former Indiana excise officer sues over his firing
Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed after reporting bad behavior Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed, punished, denied opportunities and eventually fired by the Indiana State Excise Police — all for doing the right thing. Carson was an...
IPS football decision stands, superintendent says
Despite pleas, jeers from backers, IPS chief says 3 high schools will lose programs Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene White said Tuesday there is no chance he will reverse his decision to cancel football at three high schools, despite...
Pike graduates to stage 'Guys and Dolls'
Pike High School alumni are giving back to help students put on the production of “Guys and Dolls” this weekend. Three 2001 graduates Katie and Kyle Bredehoeft and Nate Welch are working with the 100 students involved in the show, said...
