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Northeastside neighbors pitch in to paint a house
The house near 96th Street and Cumberland Road had seen better days. Its paint and stain — at least what was visible under the moss — was fading. So, some people in the Northeastside neighborhood got together and called other people, and...
Marathoners to get in motion Saturday in Lawrence
As many as 6,500 may enter series of races causing traffic restrictions People trying to drive through the former Fort Harrison area Saturday will find that runners and walkers have the right of way. The Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon...
Actor shows Fox Hill kids the possibilities
A ctor Chris Burke paid a visit to Fox Hill Elementary School last week to show students they can succeed no matter what obstacles they face. Burke has Down syndrome and was in the cast of the television show “Life Goes On” from...
Rain doesn't spoil fun at Crooked Creek's fall festival
C rooked Creek Elementary didn’t let rain halt its fall festival. Rain delayed the annual event, which was scheduled for Oct. 2. When showers fell again last Friday, the fun moved indoors. The family-friendly event was geared to reinforce what...
Dance marathon raises money for Riley Hospital
Dancing to the music, more than 200 Northside students raised more than $33,000 for hospitalized children. Students raised $33,957.90 during the 10th annual Bishop Chatard dance marathon Sunday, said Kelly Lucas, Bishop Chatard spokeswoman. Students...
North Central football savoring upset, looking for more
First-year North Central High School football coach Keith Shelton has repeatedly said this season’s success should be measured by the program’s ability to establish a foundation of success, not its wins and losses. He admitted, however, a victory...
Local kids in Northside theater's play
The Children’s Theatre Institute will put on a vaudeville act for its next show, and the cast includes students from local elementary and middle schools. The production of “Vaudeville’s My Home” will be Nov. 20-22 at the...
NoraCouncil.org begins
The Nora-Northside Community Council has started a Web site to keep residents informed of activities. The new site is http://noracouncil.org. The Northside group of volunteers hears planning and zoning cases from Northside developments and gives...
Lawrence Central HS plans open house
Oct. 18 will be a musical day at Lawrence Central High School, but that will be only the start of an event intended to get students ready and enthusiastic about attending the school in the future. The “Check out LC Open House” comes on Sunday at the...
Fort Harrison readies for marathons
People trying to drive through the Fort Harrison area Saturday will find that runners have the right of way. The Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon at Lawrence will be this weekend. Saturday, streets north of 56th Street...
Pike Township Schools brings performers to enliven new literacy series
Pike Township Schools will kick off a new literacy program to embrace the schools and community. District literacy specialist Jennifer Wheat and Pike Performing Arts Center technical director Jared Duymovic designed the Literacy Fair Series, which...
Bishop Chatard dance marathon raises nearly $34,000 for Riley
Dancing to the music, a group of Northside students raised more than $30,000 for hospitalized children. During the 10th annual Bishop Chatard Dance Marathon on Sunday, students raised $33,957.90, said Kelly Lucas, Bishop Chatard spokeswoman. Students...
Far-Northside park to be dedicated today
A new city park will be dedicated on the Far Northside today. Washington Township Schools donated 12 acres to Indy Parks for Riverwood Park, 7201 Crittenden Ave., the site of the former White River Elementary. The school closed in 1981. Since then,...
Lafayette Road construction could be delayed
Construction on a busy Northwestside road could be delayed about a month. Lafayette Road between 71st and 79th streets has been closed since March to replace an aging bridge over Eagle Creek. Construction was originally scheduled to wrap up by the...
New 12-acre city park to open on Far Northside
A new Northside city park will be dedicated on the Far Northside on Saturday. Land for Riverwood Park was donated by Washington Township Schools. The 12-acre park sits at 7201 Crittenden Ave., the site of the former White River Elementary, which is...
RC robot to ramble at Lawrence Twp. fair
Lawrence Township firefighters are planning a safety fair on Oct. 24. The event will attempt to entertain people, especially children, but there will be an underlying safety message. “We’ll cover stop and roll, don’t play with matches and test your...
Part of Zionsville Road to close Oct. 16-23
Railroad construction will close a portion of Zionsville Road for a week. Zionsville Road will close from 79th Street to 86th Street at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 through 7 p.m. Oct. 23, said Carley Browning, Department of Public Works assistant public...
Replacement assumes role as Lawrence Township trustee
Replacement likely to see changes in fire protection After a few days on the job as the Lawrence Township trustee, Russell Brown had his first challenge. An apartment complex closed, leaving 22 families with no place to live. Many of those families...
Washington Township Schools referendum supporters unite
Schools chief says it won’t involve tax hike A group of Washington Township residents is making plans to help pass the school district’s upcoming general fund referendum. Linda Cantor, George Crawford and retired school district human...
More Lawrence stores pop up to serve Hispanic customers
As the Hispanic population in Lawrence Township has increased, so has the number of stores that serve Hispanic customers. At least four Hispanic grocery stores are open in the area, including one in a small mall. The reason for the stores can be...
City officials to explain code enforcement
The Indianapolis Office of Code Enforcement will talk to Northeastside and Northwestside residents about city services and enforcing civil codes. Know the Code meetings cover topics including enforcing civil codes, providing more effective and...
Meet the Teacher: Chris Hammock
Grade/subject at what school: Eighth grade U.S. history, Park Tudor Schools. Number of years teaching: 20. Work email: chammock@parktudor.org Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree cum laude in political science and secondary education, Ball...
Meet the Teacher: Jill Maniakas
Grade/subject at what school: Second/third grade teacher, Nora Elementary, Washington Township. Number of years teaching: 35. Work email: jmaniakas@msdwt.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Indiana University; master’s...
Meet the Teacher: Jordan Clark
Grade/subject/school: Dance/drama — related arts, Winding Ridge Elementary, Lawrence Township. Number of years teaching: Two. Work e-mail: jordanclark@msdlt.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in theater from Indiana State...
1 referendum option gains support in Washington Twp.
Most Washington Township Schools patrons at recent information meetings favored one option over three others. School district leaders shared information and gathered input from residents and employees Wednesday during the last of two informational...
Uncertainty, frugality combine to shave Lawrence budget
The proposed Lawrence city budget for 2010 is nearly $1 million smaller than the 2009 budget. That’s a mix of frugality and caution, members of the Lawrence City Council were told at a Sept. 29 meeting. Uncertainty over what Lawrence will be...
Chinese teachers get a taste of American culture
Visit to school even includes a stop at Bazbeaux pizza Crooked Creek Elementary’s partnerships with Chinese schools expanded when the school hosted four teachers from Peking Primary School in Beijing. The delegates spent last week teaching and...
North Indy football previews
Here is a look at several of the high school football games on the northside this week: LAWRENCE NORTH (3-4) at BEN DAVIS (4-3) When: 7 p.m., Friday. Last year: Lawrence North, 14-10. Last 10 years: Ben Davis leads, 8-2. Lawrence North’s key players:...
Will Kroot play for Brebeuf Jesuit on Friday?
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School tailback Evan Kroot, who is suffering from mononucleosis, has approximately a 50 percent chance of playing at Beech Grove on Friday, according to coach Ryan Gallogly. “It looks really good for sectional time and...
City grant to bring upgrades to Lafayette Square Mall
Lafayette Square Mall management hopes plans to spruce up the mall’s exterior and improve security will help bring back customers and businesses. The Northwestside mall has received a $350,000 Community Redevelopment Economic District grant...
