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Pike High's homecoming kicking off this week
Pike Township Schools celebrates homecoming this week with a plethora of activities for students and the community. Pike will take on Columbus North at 7 p.m. Friday for its annual homecoming game, said Sarah Dorsey, Pike schools spokeswoman. “Our...
Teacher's body found in Northeastside home
Police are investigating the death of a Lawrence Township teacher whose body was found today in her Northeastside home. Sgt. Matthew Mount, spokesman for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, said officers were called just after 9 a.m. to...
Construction to shut Evanston Avenue
Starting Monday, Evanston Avenue north and south of Broad Ripple Avenue will be closed for more than a month because of construction. Evanston will be closed for 40 days as part of the construction along Broad Ripple Avenue from College Avenue to...
Ex IU, Brebeuf player Henderson pulls out of fundraiser
Former Indiana University and NBA basketball player Alan Henderson said Thursday he has ended his involvement with the Alan Henderson Golf Invitational, a fundraiser for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. The fundraising event took place Thursday...
Evanston Ave. in Broad Ripple to close for month
Construction will close Evanston Avenue north and south of Broad Ripple Avenue for more than a month. Starting Monday, Evanston will close for about 40 days as part of the Broad Ripple Avenue from College Avenue to Keystone Avenue construction...
Brebeuf Jesuit football success getting noticed
Ryan Gallogly led the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School football team to a 16-6 record his first two seasons — reaching the sectional championship game in 2007 — but it drew little attention statewide due to a lackluster tradition and a schedule...
Garden of good
IMA tract keeps rain runoff from flowing into water supply A new rain garden at the Indianapolis Museum of Art could help make drinking water a little cleaner for some Indianapolis residents. Situated near the IMA’s greenhouse off Michigan...
Church festival expands to 3 days
Go big or go home. That was the motivation for St. Lawrence Catholic Church parishioners when planning this year’s fall festival. This year, they are inviting the entire community to the three-day event Sept. 25-27 that will include carnival...
Washington Township hires Woodson
Lawrence Twp. official replaces departed Bruce Hibbard as No. 2 administrator A Lawrence Township schools administrator is moving west to a new job in Washington Township. The Washington Township School Board voted to hire Nikki Woodson last week,...
Washington Township School Board OKs raise for Mervilde
Washington Township Superintendent James Mervilde has received a salary increase. Mervilde, 60, will receive a 2.1 percent raise from $171,600 to $175,204. His retirement benefits also increase about 2 percent. In a meeting last week, the township...
Lawrence Twp. Dems to pick new trustee
The deadline to file for Lawrence Township trustee is Friday afternoon. Democratic precinct committee leaders will choose a new trustee Monday to replace Mike Hobbs, who was removed from office last month after pleading guilty to official...
Artifacts, stories describe students' different cultures
Spring Mill Elementary teacher uses book ‘I Am America’ to spark discussion about customs Some Spring Mill Elementary School students showed off keepsakes from their native countries as part of a class project. Sarah Rypma, who teaches an...
Meet the Teacher: Dolly Bauman
Grade/Subject at what school: High school special education, Lawrence North High School, Lawrence Township. Number of years teaching: Eight. Work e-mail: deloresbauman@msdlt .org Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Indiana University;...
Meet the Teacher: Christina Vetter
Grade/Subject at what school: Second grade, Eastbrook Elementary School, Pike Township. Number of years teaching: Three. Work e-mail: cavetter@pike.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s degree, University of Dayton; Carmel High School,...
Meet the Teacher: Laura Mathews
Grade/Subject at what school: Fifth grade, Crooked Creek Elementary, Washington Township. Number of years teaching: 15. Work e-mail: lmathews@msdwt.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Ball State University; master’s degree...
North Indy football previews
Here is a look at select Friday night high school football games involving Northside teams: CATHEDRAL (3-1) at ARLINGTON (3-1) When: 7 p.m. Friday. Last year: Cathedral, 37-21. Last 10 years: Cathedral leads, 9-1. Cathedral’s key players: QB Kofi...
Heritage Christian volleyball team not looking back
The Heritage Christian high school volleyball team lost to Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers for the first time in recent memory and dropped a match to Bishop Chatard for the first time in three years, but coach Michelle York doesn’t have time to be...
Grade 5 ISTEP results interest Washington Twp. educators
Washington Township fifth-grade students outscored their peers, and the Far Northside district is studying why and how to keep up the trend. Results from the new spring ISTEP test were released this morning. The test moved from the fall to the...
Bicycle training crash kills attorney
Funeral services were scheduled Thursday for a 48-year-old lawyer and father who died after he crashed his bicycle in training ride last week. Charles Avery Kirk, a graduate of North Central High School and Indiana University, will be remembered in a...
St. Lawrence Catholic Church's fall festival expanding to 3 days
The St. Lawrence Catholic Church Fall Festival is expanding from one to three days. The Northeastside church hopes to draw in the entire community Sept. 25, 26 and 27 for carnival rides, live music, games and casino games. Social chair Michelle...
North Central's homecoming tailgate party scores big with fans
The North Central Alumni Association’s homecoming tailgate party drew about 2,000 fans Friday. The two-hour pregame festivities included face painting and games for the kids and fans also played bean bag and football toss games. The Indianapolis...
Chatard's Reidy selected for IHSAA program
Bishop Chatard High School volleyball player Rebecca Reidy has been chosen to participate in the Role Model Program by the Indiana High School Athletic Association, according to a press release from the organization. She will appear on posters,...
City to present Crooked Creek sewer plans Tuesday
Crooked Creek area residents can learn more about an upcoming sewer improvement project Tuesday. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works will host an open house for the Crooked Creek Area Sewer Improvements Project 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Crooked...
IMPD plans flag-raising at NW District
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Northwest District will hold its first flag raising ceremony Wednesday. The Northwest District, which covers Center, Wayne and Pike Townships, is housed in building formerly occupied by a race team,...
Washington Twp. offering flu shots
The Washington Township trustee’s office will offer free and reduced cost flu shots for its residents. The Visiting Nurses Association will offer free shots from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 29, at the trustee’s office, 5302 N. Keystone Ave., Suite E, said Lori...
New asst. superintendent for Washington Twp. Schools
Washington Township Schools hired a new assistant superintendent Wednesday. The School Board voted 4 to 1 to hire Nikki Woodson as the district’s No. 2 administrator. Woodson, who currently acts as the Director of continuous improvement and...
Northside football previews
Here is a look at the high school football games on the Northside of Indianapolis this week: NORTHWEST (0-3) at ARLINGTON (2-1) When: 7 p.m. Friday. Last year: Arlington, 61-12. Last 10 years: Arlington leads, 7-3. Northwest’s key players: QB...
Tailgate to mark North Central HS homecoming Friday
North Central students and alumni will show their Panther pride Friday during a tailgate party before the school’s homecoming football game. The NCHS Alumni Association will sponsor the homecoming tailgate 5 to 7 p.m. Friday on the school’s football...
Washington Twp. Schools leader gets raise
The Washington Township School Board approved a new contract for Superintendent James Mervilde. Mervilde’s salary will increase 2.1 percent from $171,600 to $175,204. In the future, Mervilde will receive the same pay percentage increases that...
Meet the Teacher: Kristin Chapman
Grade/subject at what school: Sophomore Lyceum English and advanced public speaking, Lawrence North High School. Also, speech and congress Coach. Number of years teaching: 16. Work e-mail: kristin chapman@msdlt.k12.in.us. Background/schooling:...
