Stories tagged with "marion county"

Colts museum stops tonight at Speedway HS before game by Gretchen Becker

Football fans can stop in the Colts Traveling Museum before tonight’s sectional final matchup between Speedway and Cardinal Ritter. The tour will be open 90 minutes before... – Nov 06, 2009 at 4:57 PM in West Marion County

Child advocates plan rally, memorial service in Indianapolis by Tim Evans

Advocates for children and families today planned a rally outside a local office of the Indiana Department of Child Services to demand greater accountability. The rally was set for... – Nov 06, 2009 at 1:58 PM in Communities

Group to offer information on Indianapolis homelessness at Lafayette Square Mall by Gretchen Becker

A coalition is starting a new program to help those on the brink of becoming homeless in Indianapolis. Indy Resource Connect from the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and... – Nov 06, 2009 at 10:25 AM in West Marion County

Car chase ends at airport as driver jumps or falls off ramp by Kevin Oneal

Indianapolis resident who fled police after traffic stop is listed in serious condition A 44-year-old man fell or jumped Thursday from an elevated ramp at Indianapolis... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:53 AM in Crime & Courts

Wishard won, but it's also victory for health reform by indystar

The Wishard bond issue is an example for the country about how to spend tax dollars on true health-care reform. This is a victory for everyone, not just those in Marion County. And... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Man wins $50,000 on TV game show by indystar

Camby postal carrier Tony Westmoreland walked away with $50,000 — and more than 15 minutes of fame — for a two-day appearance on the television game show “Who... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Car chase ends at Indy airport by Kevin Oneal

An Indianapolis man led Plainfield police on a car chase today from that Hendricks County town to the Indianapolis International Airport, where that man apparently jumped or fell... – Nov 05, 2009 at 4:44 PM in Crime & Courts

Wayne Township theater group wins 4 awards for '09 season by Gretchen Becker

The Wayne Township Community Theatre won four awards for its 2009 season and will produce an encore performance of one show this month. The theater group received 27 nominations... – Nov 05, 2009 at 11:10 AM in West Marion County

Pike High School teacher charged with possession of child porn by John Tuohy

A former Pike High School teacher was charged by federal authorities with possession of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s office said Thursday. Jason T. Krockenberger,... – Nov 05, 2009 at 10:45 AM in North Marion County

Salvation Army opens library today in Indianapolis Westside location by Gretchen Becker

A grant is helping the Salvation Army open a library today at its Westside location. The Salvation Army received a $25,000 grant from Target, said Mike Rowland, media director for... – Nov 05, 2009 at 10:43 AM in West Marion County

Man rescued from fire dies a day later by indystar

A man who was rescued from a Westside fire and revived died early Wednesday. Michael Sanders, 49, had been in critical condition at Wishard Memorial Hospital since the fire at his... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:44 AM in West Marion County

Cartoonist's humorous work appeals to all ages by Gretchen Becker

A whimsical grandmother whose medication takes up all the medicine cabinet space, a dryer that eats socks, and a dog nipping at her heels make up the world of single mom Dotty.... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Carmel business steps forward to sponsor 2010 county spelling bee by Betsy Reason

Williams Comfort Air, Carmel, agrees to pick up sponsorship fee, winner’s trip to D.C. The 2010 Hamilton County Spelling Bee has found a sponsor. Williams Comfort Air in... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hamilton County

Railroad exhibit includes old Irvington depot by Bill Mccleery

Always a fan of Irvington history, Ron Huggler, 70, became interested in the community’s old railroad depot when he found a photograph on the eBay online site that showed the... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

Braves get their shot at Trojans by Nat Newell

Class 3A top-ranked Bishop Chatard is an inviting target for Brebeuf Jesuit in sectional title game This is what the Brebeuf Jesuit football team has been waiting for. When Ryan... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Saints go to state finals confident, calm by Michael Pointer

Players draw on experience of playing in last year’s state finals Lutheran volleyball coach Kathleen Anderson said she didn’t see the Saints’ season slipping away... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

Falcons, Cardinals see better days ahead by Michael Pointer

Perry coach: ‘I definitely feel like we’re headed in the right direction’ The Perry Meridian High School football team took its expected thumping Friday night in... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

Ben Davis Marching Giants climb the state finals scale by Gretchen Becker

Ben Davis unit develops new routine, finishes 5th in finals The Ben Davis Marching Giants moved up five places in the Indiana State School Music Association’s marching band... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

What's the impact of school referendums? by indystar

T he results of the Southside school referendums this week won’t have a direct impact north of Raymond Street or south of the Marion County Line. However, the indirect impact... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Sewer project to limit traffic on Cold Spring Road by Gretchen Becker

Through traffic will be blocked until September as work moves from south to north Westside Indianapolis residents will soon have more barricades to avoid. As part of a... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County