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Pike school officials choose a face-lift for administrative offices
When renovations are complete, Pike Township administrators hope their home is more inviting and looks like one building, instead of two. The School Board has approved a million-dollar face-lift to the outside of the district’s administration...
Lotzajazz? It sounds like a good time
For an audience of about 1,500, a rainy afternoon at a cemetery provided the right setting for a jazz festival. It was the third year for the Lotzajazz festival at Washington Park North Cemetery, a fundraiser for the Realizing Your Dreams Scholarship...
Meet the Teacher: Caitlin Skinner
Grade/subject at what school: First-grade, Greenbriar Elementary School in Washington Township. Number of years teaching: Five. Work e-mail: cskinner @msdwt.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and dual...
Meet the Teacher: Douglas Coats
Grade/subject at what school: Business and information technology, Pike High School. Number of years teaching: 25. Work e-mail: dcoats@pike.k12.in.us. Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in business education, Indiana State University;...
Washington Twp. may vote on leader's new contract tonight
The Washington Township School Board could vote on a new superintendent’s contract tonight. Superintendent Jim Mervilde’s contract renewal was on the school board agenda this summer but was removed after the board and superintendent couldn’t agree on...
Free classes set for Northside kids' theater
The Children’s Theatre Institute will expand its stage presence. Two fall productions will feature youth in a new program, said James Leagre, artistic director. Phase one of the program includes the Elementary Repertory Company for youth in grades...
Water main break shuts Park Tudor
Park Tudor Schol will not be open today due to a water main break. The school already was scheduled to be closed on Labor Day Monday.
Teen remains critical after rescue from pool
A 14-year-old boy remained in critical condition Thursday after a teacher and a fellow student rescued him from the Pike High School pool. Ademola Olaniyi, a freshman, was in the intensive care unit at St. Vincent Hospital, police said. The incident,...
3 artists to be featured at Broad Ripple show
An award-winning Arcadia artist known for painting nostalgic places in Hamilton County will have his work on display at the Hoosier Salon’s Broad Ripple Gallery, beginning Friday. Rodney Reveal, a 1968 Noblesville High School graduate, will...
Dig the jazz show at Washington Park North Cemetery
A jazz event in a cemetery should bring families together for joyful celebration during the holiday weekend. Washington Park North Cemetery will host the third Lotzajazz event from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 2702 W. Kessler Blvd. Becky Borel, family service...
Washington Township School Board to explain referendum
Public forums to inform voters about district needs on May 4 ballot The Washington Township School Board has set a series of discussions and public forums leading up to next spring’s district referendum. On the May 4 ballot, school officials...
Boy rescued from bottom of school pool
Accident was during swimming class at Pike A 14-year-old boy was fighting for his life Wednesday night after a teacher and a fellow student rescued him from the bottom of the Pike High School swimming pool. The boy, whose name was not released, was...
Truck accident leaves 1 dead, 1 critically hurt
One man was killed and another critically injured in a crash early Wednesday on the Northside, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Jonathan Freeze, 18, was driving north in the 7300 block of Grandview Drive when the truck...
PRIDE program inspires students
More than 800 students, teachers and staff at Greenbriar Elementary participated in Take PRIDE in Yourself. Colts mascot Blue came to the Washington Township Elementary on Aug. 27. “Students are still talking about this event,” said...
Meet the Teacher: Lacey Adams
Grade/subject: Art, Nora Elementary, Washington Township. Number of years teaching: One. Work e-mail: ladams@msdwt.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s of Art Education, Indiana University — Herron School of Art and Design; Perry...
Climbers share their experiences
Indianapolis may seem an odd place to have the 7 Summits mountaineering festival Larry Howald lives with Parkinson’s disease, but that doesn’t stop him from climbing mountains. Howald, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1998, is one of...
Meet the Teacher: Gina Russell
Grade/subject at what school: Speech and language therapy, Fall Creek Valley Middle School, Lawrence Township. Number of years teaching: 28. Work e-mail: ginarussell @msdlt.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Master’s and bachelor’s degrees,...
Meet the Teacher: Tina Martinez-Greene
Grade/subject: Kindergarten through fifth grade English as a New Language, Central Elementary, Pike Township. Number of years teaching: 14. Work e-mail: tgreene@pike.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s degree, Washington State...
Trees return along Monon
Work continues on new Kroger Nora’s new Kroger store remains on schedule to open in about five months — but some key parts of the new development along East 86th Street are already starting to fall into place. Earlier this week, crews...
Student rescued from Pike H.S. pool
A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized after nearly drowning at the Pike High School swimming pool this morning. A teacher and a lifeguard had to rescue the boy from the bottom of the pool, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department....
Northside fest to celebrate ... mountain climbing?
Six mountaineers will talk about climbing the seven summits during an upcoming mountaineering festival on the Northside. The local climbers will share their love for mountains during a four-part series called 7 Summits, said climber Ace Yakey. “A...
Riverwood Park celebration gets new date
A celebration to recognize new park land on the Northside has been rescheduled. Indy Parks and nearby residents will mark the opening of Riverwood Park at 11 a.m. on Oct. 10, said Paula Freund, Indy Parks spokeswoman. The celebration will coincide...
Colts' Blue tours schools, touts health
The Indianapolis Colts mascot is on a road show to teach students to stay fit and eat healthy. Greenbriar Elementary students in Washington Township Schools also celebrated the kickoff of the football season with mascot Blue during the health...
Felony conviction costs township trustee his job
Hobbs gets probation, community service, fine for using post to write $500 rent check Mike Hobbs apologized in a courtroom Monday for abusing his post as Lawrence Township trustee to obtain a $500 check to pay his rent. Then the 27-year-old...
Jogger, 60, dies of injuries after being hit by SUV
Police said an Indianapolis man died Monday from injuries he suffered Saturday when he was hit by an SUV while jogging in the parking lot of North Central High School on the Far Northside. Dennis Dodson, 60, died at Methodist Hospital of head...
Jogger, 60, dies of injuries after being hit by SUV
Police said an Indianapolis man died Monday from injuries he suffered Saturday when he was hit by an SUV while jogging in the parking lot of North Central High School on the Far Northside. Dennis Dodson, 60, died at Methodist Hospital of head...
Washington Twp. preps for new referendum
The Washington Township School Board has set dates for upcoming study sessions and public forums to discuss the district’s upcoming general fund referendum. The district plans to seek a renewal of its referendum during the May 4 primary election. The...
Spring Mill school honors students with cancer
A Northside elementary school is honoring two students undergoing cancer treatments by hosting two blood drives. The first drive was held Friday at Spring Mill Elementary School, 8250 Spring Mill Road. The second drive is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this...
Washington Twp. schools go a cappella
A professional Illinois-based a cappella group will sing with Washington Township choral students. Chapter 6 will perform pop and jazz harmonies during a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium at Northview Middle School, 8401 Westfield Blvd.,...
2 students, teacher create 1-hour musical
For Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School sophomore Christina Cardenas, the teamwork has been the best part of developing an original musical comedy. Cardenas, Carmel, and fellow Brebeuf sophomore Lyndsey Brown, Zionsville, and Brebeuf’s director of...
