Stories tagged with "crown hill cemetery"

Longtime Johnson County Sheriff's deputy dies at 54 by Diana Penner

Anthony Meziere, a Johnson County Sheriff’s Department deputy for 30 years, died Tuesday after an illness of several months. He was 54. Meziere, a resident of Franklin, also... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:54 PM in Johnson County

$2 million plan to help revitalize MLK Street by Josh Duke

$2M plan aims to reinvigorate MLK Street to make it a destination for residents, visitors Named for a man who overcame adversity and led a revival of community spirit, Dr. Martin... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Veterans day calendar by indystar

Downtown Indianapolis will have the traditional Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, but it’s only one of many ways that the area will honor men and women in military service... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Patchwork of remembrance by Chris Sikich

AIDS Memorial Quilt displayed at Crown Hill Cemetery Her son died more than a decade ago, but Sharon Thomas’ emotions still seem raw. Tears welled in the 68-year-old Shelby... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:29 AM in Communities

Cemeteries' hidden treasures by indystar

Graveyards have many stories to tell Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, walking through a graveyard can be a little spooky — especially in autumn as the trees lose... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Travel

Cemetery was full of life on this day by Robert Annis

In a first, Crown Hill invites families to come out and play It’s not unusual to see families tossing around a football or enjoying a bag of popcorn outside on a crisp autumn... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:54 AM in News

Bench honors Indianapolis' 1st black firefighter who died on duty by Kevin Oneal

A memorial was dedicated today to the first black firefighter to die in the line of duty with the Indianapolis Fire Department. The dedication was at the Heroes of Public Safety... – Sep 25, 2009 at 3:24 PM in Marion County

Terry Michael Cook by indystar

SHERIDAN — Terry Michael Cook, 57, Sheridan, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Clarian Hospital North, Carmel. Mr. Cook was employed by the Noblesville Foundry, Firestone Industrial... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Terry Michael Cook by indystar

SHERIDAN — Terry Michael Cook, 57, Sheridan, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Clarian Hospital North, Carmel. Mr. Cook was employed by the Noblesville Foundry, Firestone Industrial... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

9/11 events set for Friday, Saturday by indystar

Friday is the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the United States. These events have been scheduled in the Indianapolis area to denote the anniversary: Reagan Elementary,... – Sep 10, 2009 at 11:55 AM in Communities

Memorial honors black firefighter killed in 1911 by indystar

A memorial will be dedicated this month to the first black firefighter to die in the line of duty with the Indianapolis Fire Department. The dedication will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 25... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:21 AM in Marion County

Bench to honor Indianapolis' 1st black firefighter by Kevin Oneal

A memorial will be dedicated this month to the first black firefighter to die in the line of duty with the Indianapolis Fire Department. The dedication will be Sept 25 at the... – Sep 01, 2009 at 1:30 PM in Marion County

Police bike ride to raise money for memorial fund by Kevin Oneal

Two days before one police charity bicycle ride will be completed, another ride has been announced. On Aug. 22, a ride will be held at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in... – Jul 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM in Communities

Indiana police begin charity ride by Kevin Oneal

Three years after two police officers were killed on a charity fund-raising bicycle ride, the effort continues. People such as Tina Miles are the reason why. “To know that somebody... – Jul 20, 2009 at 2:28 PM in News

Central Indiana keeps quiet by Neal Taflinger

While Northwest Indiana is celebrating its connection to John Dillinger, Central Indiana — where Dillinger was born, raised and buried — remains strangely quiet on the... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

At Crown Hill, Dillinger remains the biggest draw by Justin Jacobs

Jodi Compton stood above a 3-foot-tall gravestone in Indianapolis’ Crown Hill Cemetery on a recent Monday morning, sobbing quietly. But not for a family member or a friend.... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Services today for 2 of 3 slain in attack by indystar

While friends and loved ones gather today to say farewell to two victims of a June 5 triple slaying on the Northeastside, police are continuing to investigate the deaths. Services... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:25 AM in North Marion County

Water main break slows MLK Street traffic by Kevin Oneal

A water main break could scramble traffic for much of the day on a busy Near Northside street. The main break is on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street. between 30th and 32nd... – Jun 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM in News

Faith and Values Calendar by indystar

Friendship Baptist Church,963 E. Worthsville Road, Greenwood. Experience Friendship, 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Annual church-wide garage sale. Call (317) 535-2544. Crown Hill... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Faith & Values

Man's body found in house on Northside by indystar

The death of an Indianapolis man whose body was found in a Northside house is being investigated as a homicide, police said. The body of Barnard Williamson, 27, was found Tuesday... – May 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts