Stories tagged with "indiana war memorial"

Rally champions free-market solutions for health reform by Josh Duke

Dr. Cara Peggs is worried there may come a day when she doesn’t feel completely comfortable with her family members going to the doctor. “It takes many years of... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Politics & Government

Medical professionals plan health-care rally by indystar

The group Doctors for Patient Care says it will stage a noon rally today at the Indiana War Memorial. Medical professionals are expected to wear scrubs and similar garb for the... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

A day to be thankful by Diana Penner

Megan Smith arrived at Wednesday’s Veterans Day service armed with 200 pages of gratitude. The 13-year-old seventh-grader at Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School in... – Nov 12, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Marion County

Indy pauses to thank veterans by Diana Penner

Thousands of Hoosiers attended a Veterans Day service at the Indiana War Memorial today, then lined Pennsylvania Street to cheer service members and high school bands playing... – Nov 11, 2009 at 1:50 PM in News

Veterans Day activities today by indystar

Veterans Day Cut-a-Thon Benefit , 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at area Sport Clips locations. The “Biggest Haircut Day of the Year” will benefit the VFW’s Operation Uplink, a... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Indianapolis-area ceremonies salute veterans by indystar

With choirs, clothing drives and parades, groups throughout the Indianapolis area will be honoring veterans today and Wednesday. The highlight will be the traditional Veterans Day... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:40 AM in News

A solemn thanks to POWs, MIAs by Diana Penner

Sgt. Roland Hiles spent his 19th birthday, June 25, 1944, in a foxhole in France. He’d received a battlefield promotion because eight or 10 sergeants had been killed and... – Sep 19, 2009 at 1:09 AM in Communities

Event recognizes POW/MIA troops by Diana Penner

Former prisoners of war and troops missing in action were honored at an annual ceremony today at the Indiana War Memorial. The Indianapolis POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony Committee... – Sep 18, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Communities

Motorbikers roar at Downtown contest today by indystar

Music and models will join motorcyclists Downtown today and Saturday for a freestyle motorbike competition. The XDL Final Sportbike Freestyle Competition begins today with FMF Cup... – Aug 28, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Marion County

Young racers meet NASCAR drivers by indystar

The Indianapolis International Film Festival’s final night provided an opportunity for a young star of one of the event’s documentaries to meet one of her heroes.... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Summer Celebration ends on a high note by Robert Annis

Free concert attracts thousands Downtown to close out Black Expo Rain delayed the start of the Black Expo Summer Celebration free finale concert Sunday but couldn’t drive... – Jul 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM in Entertainment

Summer Celebration ends on a high note by Robert Annis

Free concert attracts thousands Downtown to close out Black Expo Rain delayed the start of the Black Expo Summer Celebration free finale concert Sunday but couldn’t drive... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:50 AM in Communities

Rain doesn't dampen Black Expo’s final hurrah by Robert Annis

Rain failed to dampen enthusiasm for the Black Expo Summer Celebration free finale concert Sunday, as an estimated 40,000 people gathered under the leaves and beneath the eaves on... – Jul 19, 2009 at 10:58 PM in Communities

Progress marches on by indystar

An army of thousands takes up the fight against prostate cancer Dennis Baltimore is too young to worry about prostate cancer, but he does. Baltimore, 34, Noblesville, said his... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:54 AM in Marion County

Run/walk draws thousands Downtown by Lindsay Machak

Dennis Baltimore is too young to worry about prostate cancer, but he does. Baltimore, 34, Noblesville, said his concern about the disease began when he saw his father go through 45... – Jul 11, 2009 at 7:08 PM in Marion County

Disappointment rains by Francesca Jarosz

Spirit of Independence Day was clear, even if sky wasn’t Rain on Saturday ruined some Fourth of July outdoor activities, including the fireworks display in Downtown... – Jul 05, 2009 at 8:01 PM in Marion County

Downtown gun salute set for ESPN show by Kevin Oneal

If you hear what sounds like gunfire Downtown on Wednesday morning, don’t worry. It’ll be for ESPN. The cable sports network isn’t going to be starting a new shooting show,... – May 05, 2009 at 5:30 PM in Communities

Indy rally spotlights plight of Ugandan child soldiers by Melissa Tussing

Kristen Cattell realizes camping out in Downtown Indianapolis is not a usual weekend plan. But she hopes hundreds of Hoosiers will do just that Saturday night to raise awareness of... – Apr 24, 2009 at 2:11 AM in Marion County

'Heroes' will be theme of Miracle Mile parade by Jason Thomas

Plans for the third annual Miracle Mile parade on Indianapolis’ Southside were announced at a news conference today at the Indiana War Memorial. The parade will be at 1 p.m.... – Apr 14, 2009 at 4:08 PM in South Marion County

Memorial panel wants to honor Hoosier heroes by Keith Manring

He may have crushed Hitler’s armies, but Gen. George S. Patton was not from Indiana. So maybe he shouldn’t have a room named for him in the Indiana War Memorial. Ditto... – Feb 21, 2009 at 1:35 AM in Metro