Stories tagged with "Metro"

Indy marker recalls Lincoln’s funeral train by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The first of four new state historical markers marking events in Abraham Lincoln’s life in Indiana has been dedicated at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis. The... – Mar 04, 2009 at 12:02 PM in Metro

56th St. due for widening in Hendricks Co. by Josh Duke

Hendricks County Commissioners approved a $9.8 million bid to widen two miles of 56th Street between 900 East and Raceway Road. Berns Construction, the low bidder, was awarded the... – Mar 04, 2009 at 10:09 AM in Metro

LN volleyball player going to IU East by Nat Newell

Lawrence North High School volleyball player Akeyta Mayes has signed to continue her career with Indiana University East in Richmond. “Akeyta comes from a very good... – Mar 04, 2009 at 8:42 AM in Metro

Ex-Cathedral pitcher to play at Tennessee college by Nat Newell

Former Cathedral High School pitcher Cy Fraker, currently at Vincennes College, has committed to play for Carson-Newman, a college in Jefferson City, Tenn. Fraker went 2-4 with a... – Mar 04, 2009 at 8:42 AM in Metro

Fishers HS pitcher going to Kaskaskia by Nat Newell

Fishers High School pitcher/outfielder Ray Calloway signed to continue his career at Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Ill., a Division I program in the NJCAA. “Ray will be a... – Mar 04, 2009 at 8:42 AM in Metro

Lawrence wants to curb impromptu car sales by John Tuohy

LAWRENCE — If you have a car to sell in this Northeastside city, you better keep it in your driveway and not set up shop in the mall parking lot. In an effort to crack down... – Mar 04, 2009 at 8:42 AM in Metro

Franklin Twp. bus driver suspected of DUI by Vic Ryckaert

Franklin Township school district police on Tuesday arrested a school bus driver suspected of driving 104 students home while he was intoxicated, police said. Phillip K. Leslie,... – Mar 04, 2009 at 12:03 AM in Metro

Torchbearer awards salute 18 inspiring Hoosier women by Diana Penner

The deeds of 18 Hoosier women who have worked to improve services to the elderly, launch programs for immigrants and develop the talents of young people, were celebrated Tuesday... – Mar 03, 2009 at 11:16 PM in Metro

Fatal one-car crash closes I-69 by indystar

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A Pennsylvania man died Tuesday after a blown tire caused his pickup truck to crash on I-69 in Hamilton County. David Smith, 69, East Brady, Penn., died in the... – Mar 03, 2009 at 9:59 PM in Metro

Conner Prairie museum cuts 19 from staff by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS, Ind. — Conner Prairie Living History Museum announced today it has cut its staff by 5 percent. The announcement came just a month after an annual report showing a 6... – Mar 03, 2009 at 7:41 PM in Metro

Democrats want probe of Keystone project by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The Hamilton County Democratic Party chair is asking for a state investigation into the Keystone Avenue project, its financial woes and possible conflicts of... – Mar 03, 2009 at 5:23 PM in Metro

NCAA’s Hall of Champions reopens with new exhibits by Phillip Wilson

The NCAA offered a sneak peek at its rebuilt and improved Hall of Champions this morning, a blend of interactive displays and entertaining exhibits set to open to the public March... – Mar 03, 2009 at 3:26 PM in Metro

Indiana court mulls interrogation recordings by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Police investigators would be required to record questioning of criminal suspects who were in custody under a proposed rule being considered by the Indiana Supreme... – Mar 03, 2009 at 2:43 PM in Metro

Indy gets 5 bids to develop Downtown site by indystar

Indianapolis Housing Agency received five bids from private companies to develop land around the Barton and Lugar federally subsidized apartment towers Downtown. The bids, due Feb.... – Mar 03, 2009 at 2:02 PM in Metro

Lawrence council eyes higher traffic fines by John Tuohy

LAWRENCE — The price of driving carelessly in Lawrence could be going up. The City Council on Monday introduced an ordinance that would raise fines on side streets for... – Mar 03, 2009 at 12:33 PM in Metro

Plainfield Town Council waives weekend parking ban for now by Bruce Smith

Capitol Sports Center needs solution to accommodate volleyball crowds The Capitol Sports Center in Plainfield has become a victim of its own success, drawing large crowds and... – Mar 03, 2009 at 12:19 PM in Metro

Hamilton Co. businessman sells insurance agency by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — A Hamilton County businessmen has sold his insurance agency to a national company. R. John Elmer, 44, Noblesville, has sold One Source Insurance, 161 Lakeview... – Mar 03, 2009 at 11:54 AM in Metro

State Web site will track stimulus funds by indystar

State officials today unveiled a new Web site, aimed at helping the public track Indiana’s share of the federal stimulus package. The site is http://invest.in.gov. The page... – Mar 03, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Metro

Gas-line break forces evacuation in Mt. Comfort by Bill Mccleery

About 500 Mount Comfort elementary students got fast food for lunch after workers ruptured a gas line near their school. At noon, school officials received word that workers had... – Mar 03, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Metro

Ft. Wayne foundry to close, cut 157 jobs by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne Foundry Corp. plans to close its production plant in that city in June, eliminating 157 hourly positions. The company said today that it also would... – Mar 03, 2009 at 10:49 AM in Metro