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Vic Ryckaert

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...

Vic Ryckaert, on Nov 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM in Marion County
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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...

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 8:31 PM in Marion County
Vic Ryckaert

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...

Vic Ryckaert, on Nov 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM in Marion County

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...

Josh Duke, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM in Marion County
Kevin Oneal

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...

Kevin Oneal, on Nov 19, 2009 at 1:29 AM in Marion County
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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...

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 1:28 AM in Marion County
Bruce Smith

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...

Bruce Smith, on Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Marion County
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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...

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Marion County
Gretchen Becker

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...

Gretchen Becker, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County
Bill Mccleery

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...

Bill Mccleery, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County
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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....

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County
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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...

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County
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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...

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County
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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...

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

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...

indystar, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County
Gretchen Becker

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...

Gretchen Becker, on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

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...

Cindy Marshall, on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Marion County

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...

William Booher, on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:34 PM in Marion County

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...

Cindy Marshall, on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:31 PM in Marion County

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...

indystar, on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM in Marion County

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:...

indystar, on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM in Marion County

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...

Gretchen Becker, on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:06 PM in Marion County

'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...

Gretchen Becker, on Nov 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM in Marion County
Nat Newell

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...

Nat Newell, on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:31 PM in Marion County

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...

Bruce Smith, on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:28 PM in Marion County
Josh Duke

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...

Josh Duke, on Nov 18, 2009 at 3:19 PM in Marion County

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...

Daniel Lee, on Nov 18, 2009 at 9:05 AM in Marion County
Heather Gillers

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...

Heather Gillers, on Nov 18, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Marion County
agammill

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...

agammill, on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County
Gretchen Becker

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...

Gretchen Becker, on Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

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