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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...
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...
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...
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...
Lafayette Square group to discuss future land use
The Lafayette Square Area Coalition will meet Wednesday night to discuss land use plans for the Northwestside. A land-use committee has worked to plan the area’s future, including trails, schools, and residential and commercial development. The...
Center for women exceeds expectations
Three months after opening its doors and taking its first crisis calls, the Beacon of Hope Center for Women has exceeded all of its founder’s expectations. In its first week, Beacon of Hope, a domestic-violence resource center, placed eight...
Lanes to shift on Westside I-465 road work
State highway officials are warning motorists to stay alert for lane changes and shifting traffic patterns today and the next two weekends in the construction zone along several miles of the Westside leg of I-465. The changes over the next week will...
Westside students receive club's monthly awards
Two local students were recently recognized by the Exchange Club of Speedway as monthly winners of its Challenge of Excellence awards for overcoming a major adversity in their life to graduate from high school this year. Colby Butner, a senior at...
Airport’s Civic Plaza to feature holiday booths by retailers, restaurants, music, validated parking
Just in time for the holiday season, the Civic Plaza in the new passenger terminal at Indianapolis International Airport will offer retailers, restaurants and musical entertainment to lure local shoppers. No need to have an airline ticket to see and...
Venture blends art, culture
Grant gathers Pike students, American Indian artists for workshops, gallery exhibit After working with an American Indian artist, Tyler Hogan used a skateboard as his canvas to display his culture. To express herself, junior Emma Hernandez used ink...
Meet the Teacher: Molly Lucas
Grade/subject/school: First grade at Bridgeport Elementary School in Wayne Township. Number of years teaching: 12. Work email: molly.lucas@wayne.k12.in.us. Background/schooling: Master’s degree in early childhood education, Indiana...
Leonard and Meadowood parks' upgrades move onto phase 2
With the first round of Leonard and Meadowood parks’ upgrades in place, crews have begun to work on the more extensive second phase of the project. Crews from Fishers-based Flaugher Inc. expect a nine-month construction schedule with completion...
Pike prepares to display new Milky Way views
Pike High School will be part of a nationwide unveiling of new images of our galaxy taken by NASA equipment. The school’s astronomy club members will display mural-sized images of the center of the Milky Way as seen by the Hubble Space...
Set makes petite Dorothy stand tall in Speedway's 'Oz'
As a child, Jaci Shaw dressed up as Dorothy Gale from the “The Wizard of Oz” four years in a row for Halloween. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is her favorite song, and she loves Judy Garland. So, when the 18-year-old Speedway...
Franklin College's Grizzly hands out 22 scholarships
H igh school senior Tellyshia Winbush admits to being a bit surprised and even confused when the Franklin College mascot came dancing into her classroom at Decatur Central High School. “At first, the bear came in and was running around, and...
Airport’s Civic Plaza to feature holiday booths by retailers, restaurants, music, validated parking
Just in time for the holiday season, the Civic Plaza in the new passenger terminal at Indianapolis International Airport will offer retailers, restaurants and musical entertainment to lure local shoppers. No need to have an airline ticket to see and...
Homeless prevention fair offers no easy fix for those on the brink
Jackie Hooten arrived at a social services resource fair Tuesday with hope but not a lot of expectations. As it turned out, her hope was not fulfilled, but she pretty much expected that. “That’s obviously what we don’t want to...
Speedway High School to present 'Wizard of Oz's
This year marks 70 years since a tornado sent Dorothy and audiences to the magical land of Oz in 1939. Senior Jaci Shaw hopes she and her classmates can take audiences to Oz when Speedway High School produces the “Wizard of Oz” Nov. 19...
Colts museum stops tonight at Speedway HS before game
Football fans can stop in the Colts Traveling Museum before tonight’s sectional final matchup between Speedway and Cardinal Ritter. The tour will be open 90 minutes before the 7 p.m. kickoff, according to the Speedway High School...
Group to offer information on Indianapolis homelessness at Lafayette Square Mall
A coalition is starting a new program to help those on the brink of becoming homeless in Indianapolis. Indy Resource Connect from the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention will provide people resources they need to avoid becoming...
Wayne Township theater group wins 4 awards for '09 season
The Wayne Township Community Theatre won four awards for its 2009 season and will produce an encore performance of one show this month. The theater group received 27 nominations and won four Encore Awards on Oct. 26 for this season, said Shayla...
Salvation Army opens library today in Indianapolis Westside location
A grant is helping the Salvation Army open a library today at its Westside location. The Salvation Army received a $25,000 grant from Target, said Mike Rowland, media director for Indiana Salvation Army locations. They will hold a ribbon cutting for...
Man rescued from fire dies a day later
A man who was rescued from a Westside fire and revived died early Wednesday. Michael Sanders, 49, had been in critical condition at Wishard Memorial Hospital since the fire at his house in the 1800 block of North Wilcox Street at 2 a.m. Tuesday....
Veteran lineup makes Hawks a team to watch
Decatur Central High School’s girls basketball team went 17-7 last year, with three losses to unbeaten Class 4A state champion Ben Davis and two to ranked Mid-State Conference opponents Plainfield (the league champion) and Mooresville (which...
Chatard students hold day of service
Entire student body fans out across the city to help others; school administrators may make it an annual event Bishop Chatard High School students expanded their reach recently by fanning out across Indianapolis to help those in need. Every teacher...
Ben Davis Marching Giants climb the state finals scale
Ben Davis unit develops new routine, finishes 5th in finals The Ben Davis Marching Giants moved up five places in the Indiana State School Music Association’s marching band state championship. The band finished fifth in the Class A competition...
What's the impact of school referendums?
T he results of the Southside school referendums this week won’t have a direct impact north of Raymond Street or south of the Marion County Line. However, the indirect impact may be felt statewide. When voters in Beech Grove and Franklin and...
Sewer project to limit traffic on Cold Spring Road
Through traffic will be blocked until September as work moves from south to north Westside Indianapolis residents will soon have more barricades to avoid. As part of a sewer-improvement project, part of Cold Spring Road will be closed to through...
