Stories tagged with "Metro"

Girl Scout cookie sales crumble most recent comment by Lesalina

I haven’t seen one Girl Scout out selling... – Feb 26, 2009 at 10:02 AM

Indianapolis soldier killed in Iraq by indystar

An Indianapolis soldier is among three reported killed fighting in Iraq. The Department of Defense says 21-year-old Army Pfc. Zachary R. Nordmeyer, Indianapolis, and two others... – Feb 25, 2009 at 1:29 AM in Metro

2 bodies found in burning Eastside house by Diana Penner

The bodies of a man and a woman were found tonight inside a burning house in the city’s Eastside. Firefighters were called about 8:30 p.m. to the house in the first block of... – Feb 24, 2009 at 10:51 PM in Metro

Cougars spotted; Ind. school cancels recess by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Students were kept indoors for recess for a second day today after reported sightings of a cougar near a western Indiana elementary school. A Terre Haute code... – Feb 24, 2009 at 7:02 PM in Metro

Council to reconsider tax break tonight by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE —The City Council will consider tonight a tax abatement for a medical facility. MS Noblesville is asking for a tax break on an $8.9 million senior care facility... – Feb 24, 2009 at 5:37 PM in Metro

Chase CEO: Relief in sight for economy by Carrie Ritchie

Some relief might be in sight for the struggling economy. Economists at Chase Bank think the recession is only half over, but the economy likely will start rebounding by the end of... – Feb 24, 2009 at 4:10 PM in Metro

Hamilton Co. sheriff to refute governor's claim by Robert Annis

Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Carter will hold a press conference this afternoon to dispute claims made by Gov. Mitch Daniels that the drowning deaths of a Carmel family was the... – Feb 24, 2009 at 2:28 PM in Metro

State plans I-65 cable barriers near Lafayette by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Cable barriers are to be installed this spring in the median of Interstate 65 near Lafayette where a box truck crossed into oncoming traffic and killed two women... – Feb 24, 2009 at 12:33 PM in Metro

2 Amtrak cars derail in NW Indiana by indystar

HAMMOND, Ind. — Two cars of an Amtrak train headed to Chicago have derailed in northwestern Indiana. Amtrak spokesman Mark Magliari said that the last two cars of the Lake Shore... – Feb 24, 2009 at 11:47 AM in Metro

Foundation to help fund parks by Gretchen Becker

DANVILLE — The town’s park system will be getting some assitance when looking at a tighter budget. Lifelong Danville resident and park board member Matt Steward is... – Feb 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM in Metro

Lawrence fails to OK modified school schedules by Gretchen Becker

A tied vote failed to pass a plan to alter the schedule for Lawrence Township students. Monday, the School Board voted 2-2 with one abstention and failed to pass a plan called... – Feb 24, 2009 at 11:35 AM in Metro

Foundation to boost Danville parks by Gretchen Becker

Danville Parks will be getting some assistance when looking at a tighter budget. Lifelong Danville resident and park board member Matt Steward is working to help the raise money... – Feb 24, 2009 at 10:24 AM in Metro

Space heater blamed for Noblesville house fire by Tania E. Lopez

NOBLESVILLE — A space heater in the garage is being cited as the cause of Monday’s fire that affected 20 people and four houses but did not injure anyone. The fire left... – Feb 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM in Metro

Wesfield school posts more info about redistricting by Tania E. Lopez

Westfield Washington Schools have posted information online based on feedback from last week’s meeting on redistricting. Officials say redistricting is necessary because... – Feb 23, 2009 at 7:13 PM in Metro

HSE posts high school planning study for review by Tania E. Lopez

Hamilton Southeastern Schools have posted a copy of their high school facility planning study online for public review before a community dialogue scheduled this week to address... – Feb 23, 2009 at 7:10 PM in Metro

Family escapes as fire engulfs home by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Five people, including a toddler, were uninjured but had to be evacuated as fire swept through their rental home this afternoon at 10159 Cumberland Pointe... – Feb 23, 2009 at 5:48 PM in Metro

CHS dance marathon raises $159,506 by Mark Ambrogi

Effort brings in more than Purdue, Ball State marathons combined The Carmel High School Dance Marathon raised $159,506 for Riley Hospital for Children, said Lisa Dudeck, Riley... – Feb 23, 2009 at 3:35 PM in Metro

City vs. County raises $32,000 by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Hamilton County employees won bragging rights over Noblesville city employees in the 10th annual City vs. County Challenge Bowl-a-thon that Saturday raised... – Feb 23, 2009 at 12:24 PM in Metro

$400,000 fire closes Wendy's by Robert Annis

NOBLESVILLE — Customers at a Noblesville fast food restaurant may have gotten their chicken nuggets a little too well done Friday evening. Grease inside a brand-new deep... – Feb 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM in Metro

The 'father of civil rights in Indianapolis' by Robert King

When the Rev. Andrew J. Brown assumed the pulpit at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in 1947, the city of Indianapolis was mostly on the sidelines of the civil rights... – Feb 23, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Metro