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Forum to discuss Sheridan school building's future
SHERIDAN — Adams Township Trustee Linda Williams wants taxpayers’ input on how Adams Elementary School will be used in the future. She’s organizing a community meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at Sheridan Community Center to talk about...
Bonds will pay for Westfield projects
Money will fund Grand Junction work and a new fire station Westfield is issuing $7.1 million in bonds to fund the first three Grand Junction redevelopment projects as well as a new fire station. The bonds will be sold in December, and the projects...
Meet the Teacher: Walt Grathwohl
Grade/subject at what school: Third grade, Shamrock Springs Elementary. Number of years teaching: Seven. Work email: grathwohlw@wws.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in history and religious studies, Indiana University, 1998;...
'One Act Festival' on stage at Westfield
Thespians will present 3 comedies today through Saturday at high school Westfield High School Thespians will present “One Act Festival,” featuring three comedies: “This Is a Test,” by Stephen Gregg, directed by Rhonda Adams;...
Westfield basketball game to benefit cancer center
WESTFIELD — An intra-squad scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Westfield High School will benefit the Indiana University Cancer Center Heroes Foundation. Westfield’s Boys Basketball program will host the event at 5 p.m. in the school...
Westfield City Council raises create debate
Some choose not to take more money, others want wages to be competitive Westfield’s City Council likely won’t give itself a raise for 2010. City Council President Ken Kingshill said the majority of the council is opposed to a new salary...
Meet the Teacher: Rose Damiani
Grade/subject at what school: Fourth grade, Oak Trace Elementary. Number of years teaching: 12. Work email: Damianir@wws.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education with endorsements in reading and special...
Adams Elementary sale has wrinkle
State law says school district must offer building to township A state law governing what happens to school property no longer needed for educational purposes has put a temporary hold on the sale of Adams Elementary School. The Sheridan School Board...
47% of students get vaccine
The Westfield Washington school district is having H1N1 flu vaccine clinics this week. Westfield Schools had 2,891 consent forms returned, or 47 percent of the district’s student population of 6,142, according to Tenna Pershing, the community...
Westfield council will consider raises tonight
WESTFIELD — The City Council will consider raises for elected officials tonight. A proposed salary ordinance shows council members receiving a $650 raise and Clerk Treasurer Cindy Gossard receiving an $8,000 raise, plus a $3,000 stipend. The...
3 seek to buy Sheridan elementary
SHERIDAN — Adams Elementary School could have a new owner, as early as tonight. Sheridan Community Schools’ board members will consider three proposals from bidders for the 1930-built historic brick three-story schoolhouse, including its...
Musical revue pays tribute to Sinatra in Carmel
E ver since the Actors Theatre of Indiana performed a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra in its debut production in 2005, fans have been clamoring for more. They’re getting their wish now. The Actors Theatre of Indiana began a two-week run of...
Westfield girls basketball team has potential
With back-to-back 16-5 seasons, the Westfield girls basketball program has taken a major step forward. Continuing that success will be a challenge this season with four freshmen expected to be among the Shamrocks’ top eight players. Plus,...
Sheridan girls basketball team continues to improve
When Jeff Guenther took over the Sheridan High School girls basketball program, his goal was to improve each season and make people forget about the past. His plan appears to be working. In his first season two years ago, the Blackhawks won nine...
Westfield runner is puzzled by late fade in state meet
Shamrocks’ qualifier in state championship went from 10th to 77th Connor Martin isn’t sure what happened. Running in 10th place with 1,000 meters left in Saturday’s 5,000-meter boys cross-country state finals, the Westfield junior...
City picks 1st 3 Grand Junction projects
Grand Junction work meant to send signal that city is serious about redevelopment Westfield has selected the first three projects for its Grand Junction redevelopment. In 2010, the city will focus on renovating a section of South Union Street,...
Westfield intends to pave portion of Midland Trace rail line
Man’s suit debates ownership of rail line Westfield plans to pave nearly two miles of the abandoned Midland Trace rail line next year despite the fact its ownership of the land is questioned by a class-action lawsuit in Hamilton County...
Christian Youth Theatre puts on 'Charlie Brown'
Fledgling Westfield-based theater group offers roles for 30 kids in ‘Charlie Brown’ Eric Meyer says other kids will want to sign up for classes at the new Christian Youth Theatre once they see how much fun he’s having. “When I...
15 dogs fill shelter beyond capacity
The Humane Society for Hamilton County is in desperate need for space after 15 dogs were surrendered over the weekend at the Noblesville shelter. “There’s just absolutely no more room,” said Rebecca Stevens, the shelter’s...
Westfield ordinance will spell out its ZIP code complaints
New ordinance renews effort to switch about 5,000 addresses linked to other communities Westfield is rebelling against the U.S. Postal Service. The city has decided to draft an ordinance that draws attention to the fact that Westfield residents have...
More cash may be headed to Westfield's downtown plan
WESTFIELD — The city’s Redevelopment Commission likely will approve more funding for Grand Junction tonight. The city owes about $32,000 to engineering consultants for the downtown redevelopment project and needs the Redevelopment...
Kokomo man to seek re-election to Indiana Senate
Sen. Jim Buck, R-Kokomo, announced today that he will run for re-election in 2010. If elected, Buck would serve his first full term in the Indiana Senate representing District 21, which includes parts of Hamilton, Boone, Tipton and Howard counties. A...
Westfield elevates its ZIP code fight
New ordinance renews effort to switch about 5,000 addresses linked to other communities Westfield is rebelling against the U.S. Postal Service. The city has decided to draft an ordinance that draws attention to the fact that Westfield residents have...
Some don't want annexed into Westfield
Some Westfield residents and business owners who have fought a pending annexation said they might take legal action if they are forced to join the city. During a discussion Monday night, it seemed that most City Council members still were in favor of...
Meet the Teacher: Kurt Frederick
Grade/subject at what school: Special-ed and assistant men’s soccer coach, Westfield High School. Number of years teaching: Three. Work e-mail: frederickk@wws.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in education and computer...
When Jeremy's pickin', the audience is grinnin'
Jeremy Morris likes to play the banjo for anybody who’ll listen. The Westfield Intermediate School sixth-grader has played for his school class, his church and a local nursing home. He’s played at festivals and a roller derby game, and...
No call boxes for north part of Monon
Call boxes on the Monon? Officials say you’re better off calling for help with a cell phone No emergency call boxes will be installed along Westfield’s newly opened section of the Monon Trail. In fact, there are no call boxes at all along...
Convicted sex offender from Westfield faces child porn charges
A Westfield man already in jail in Tipton County since May on a felony sexual battery charge involving an 11-year-old girl is now facing 15 felony charges relating to images of children police found on his computer. But it gets worse. Richard E....
Westfield sports panel cancels meeting
Westfield’s Sports Complex Commission has canceled its meeting today. The group planned to meet at 4 p.m., but several members couldn’t make it, Westfield spokeswoman Carrie Cason said. The meeting will be moved to Nov. 11, she said. The Sports...
Westfield adds sports complex to city plan
The City Council voted unanimously Monday to add a sports complex to Westfield’s comprehensive plan. Westfield’s Sports Complex Commission is developing a plan for a large sports complex, and adding a complex to the city’s...
