Stories tagged with "hometown"

BSU student admits making up attack story by indystar

Muncie — A Ball State University student who said she was attacked from behind on campus has admitted to police that she made up the story. The 19-year-old student, whose... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Gary closer to Jackson museum? by indystar

GARY, Ind. — Gary officials hope an announcement in Las Vegas next week means good news for the city’s efforts to create a museum honoring native son Michael Jackson.... – Oct 23, 2009 at 11:32 AM in Entertainment

Indiana priest to lead Diocese of Wyoming by indystar

TELL CITY Pope Benedict XVI appointed an Indiana priest as the new bishop of the Diocese of Wyoming on Monday. The Rev. Paul D. Etienne, 50, has most recently been serving as a... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Barrichello takes pole for home F-1 race by indystar

Rubens Barrichello has won the pole for his hometown Brazilian Grand Prix in a chaotic qualifying session that was affected by heavy rain in Sao Paulo. He’s the only title... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Formula One

Fraud trial won't be moved to New York by indystar

A federal judge in Indianapolis has refused a New York socialite’s request to move her trial on fraud and conspiracy charges to her hometown. Dina Wein Reis’ trial is... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Fever fall to Phoenix in WNBA Finals, 94-86 by David Woods

PHOENIX They won hearts. They won fans. They won the city. They just didn’t win it all. The Indiana Fever’s magical playoff run ended Friday night. The Phoenix Mercury... – Oct 10, 2009 at 1:26 AM in Fever

Statue will honor 'Desiderata' author by indystar

Terre Haute — Terre Haute is closing in on efforts to honor a hometown poet with a life-size sculpture for the city’s center. Organizers have raised all but $22,000 of... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Highway to honor late Ind. lawmaker by indystar

HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — Part of a northeastern Indiana highway will be dedicated in honor of the late state Sen. David Ford. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman will speak at ceremony this... – Sep 28, 2009 at 7:40 AM in Communities

Jane Pauley to visit namesake clinic in school by indystar

Former television journalist Jane Pauley will visit her former hometown of Indianapolis this week to celebrate the opening of a medical clinic named after her. Pauley is scheduled... – Sep 22, 2009 at 7:22 AM in East Marion County

Tell us what you're reading by indystar

We need your name, age, hometown, phone number (which won’t be published), occupation, title of the book and why you like it (or don’t). Send e-mail to... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Books

Beyond the top 10: The other premieres by USA Today

These new shows didn't make it into the top 10, but they do complete the fall TV picture. Here's a night-by night look at which are worth watching or recording, and which you would... – Sep 03, 2009 at 9:51 PM in Entertainment

Getting to know . . . Jamey Richard by Phillip Wilson

Position: Guard. Jersey No.: 61. Height, weight: 6-5, 295. Age: 24. Family: Wife, Theresa. Hometown: Born and resides in Weston, Conn. College: Buffalo. Pro tenure: Second year,... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:58 AM in Colts

Getting to know . . . Philip Wheeler by Phillip Wilson

Position: Linebacker. Jersey No.: 50. Height: 6-2. Weight: 240. Age: 24. Hometown: Born and resides in Columbus, Ga. College: Georgia Tech. Pro tenure: Second year, drafted in... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:26 AM in Colts

Getting to know . . . Jacob Tamme by Phillip Wilson

Position: Tight end. Jersey No.: 84. Height, weight: 6-3, 236. Age: 24. Hometown: Born and resides in Danville, Ky. Family: Wife, Allison. College: Kentucky. Pro tenure: Second... – Aug 25, 2009 at 11:54 PM in Colts

Getting to know Gijon Robinson by indystar

Position: Tight end. Jersey No.: 47. Height, weight: 6-1, 255. Age: 24. Hometown: Born in Denver and resides in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. College: Missouri Western State. Pro tenure:... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Getting to know . . . Jordan Senn by Phillip Wilson

Position : Linebacker. Jersey No.: 51. Height, weight: 5-11, 224. Age: 25. Hometown: Born and resides in Beaverton, Ore. College: Portland State. Pro tenure: Second year, initially... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Colts

New monument honors Tuskegee Airman's service by indystar

Brazil — A member of a famed World War II group of black fighter pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen has received a lasting tribute in his hometown. The city has erected a... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Carmel's Ram wins his opener at Indianapolis Tennis Championships by Mark Ambrogi

Former Carmel star picks up where he left off at Newport, where he won 1st ATP title Prior to winning his first ATP Tour title on the grass at Newport, R.I., last week, five of... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Gary mayor: Jackson's dad to attend memorial by indystar

GARY, Ind. — Gary Mayor Rudy Clay says Joe Jackson will attend the memorial service for his son when Michael Jackson’s hometown honors the pop icon. Clay said Thursday that... – Jul 09, 2009 at 4:11 PM in Entertainment

California man collapses, dies at casino by indystar

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Police are investigating the death of a California man at the Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville. Dilbag Singh had been arrested for public intoxication... – Jul 03, 2009 at 9:28 AM in Crime & Courts