Stories tagged with "marion county"

Indiana jobless rate rises to 9.8 percent by indystar

Indiana’s preliminary seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate showed little change in October, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported today. Indiana’s... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:06 AM in Business

Speedway makeover begins by Josh Duke

Launch of redevelopment aims to make racing mecca more inviting For longtime residents such as Ed Frazier, Thursday was a historic day in Speedway. In front of a backdrop of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:20 AM in Communities

Man charged in September killing by Vic Ryckaert

Police on Thursday arrested an Indianapolis man in a Northwestside shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Jose Lozano, 31, was held without bond in the Marion... – Nov 19, 2009 at 9:56 PM in Marion County

Man accused of robbing home after warming baby bottle by indystar

An 18-year-old man who reportedly heated a bottle for a crying baby during a home invasion and robbery last week was charged Thursday, police said. Robert Coleman, Indianapolis,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 8:31 PM in Marion County

Eastside death ruled a homicide by Vic Ryckaert

Police are investigating the death of a woman who was killed at an Eastside home Wednesday. Medics found Deneisha Watford, 28, on the floor of a home in the 1800 block of Bauer... – Nov 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM in Marion County

Speedway revs up $500 million redevelopment plan by Josh Duke

In front of a backdrop of workers removing asphalt, government and business leaders from Speedway and Marion County broke ground today on a Main Street project that kicks off a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM in West Marion County

Lawrence Township gives blessing to fire merger by Kevin Oneal

Lawrence-IFD consolidation could come by 2011 The consolidation of the Lawrence Township and Indianapolis fire departments could come at the start of 2011. At a Tuesday meeting of... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:29 AM in North Marion County

2 men killed, 2 hurt in crash near Louisville by indystar

Two Central Indiana men were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Floyd County just north of the Horseshoe Southern Indiana casino. Thomas A. Fung, 26, Nineveh, and Jordan T. Burries,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:28 AM in Marion County

Traffic changes in store for I-465 by Bruce Smith

Lanes, ramps will open or close as highway project moves into new phase Westside motorists should stay alert for a series of changes in the traffic patterns in the heavily traveled... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in West Marion County

Speedway project to break ground today by indystar

After years of planning, the first physical signs of Speedway’s $500 million redevelopment project will begin with a groundbreaking today. Town and Marion County leaders,... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM in West Marion County

Lawrence Township school board seeks to trim $3 million by Gretchen Becker

Lawrence Township School Board members will discuss how to cut $3 million from the district’s budget, a challenge that might include closing an elementary or a middle... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Thanksgiving meals offered in Irvington, Greenfield by Bill Mccleery

Churches in Irvington and Greenfield will provide Thanksgiving meals to residents of their communities next week. The dinner on Indianapolis’ Eastside, sponsored by... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Lindsey Elderbrook by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Kindergarten through third grade, sixth grade and seventh grade deaf and hard of hearing; Winding Ridge Elementary, Early Learning Center at Amy... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Natasha L. Mikus by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Sixth-grade science and science department chair, Eastwood Middle School, Washington Township. Number of years teaching: 10. Work e-mail: nmikus... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Cyndy Moriarty-Meier by indystar

Grade/subject/school: Grades 5 and older, Space Science/Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis. Number of years teaching: 30. Work e-mail: cmoriarty@msddecatur .k12.in.us.... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Meet the Teacher: Kevin Michael Ryan by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Math, Pike High School, Pike Township. Number of years teaching: Five. Work e-mail: kmryan@pike.k12.in.us Background/schooling: Currently working on... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Friends Forever by indystar

HUMANE SOCIETY OF INDIANAPOLIS Brandy Age: 2. Breed: Labrador retriever/American pit bull terrier mix. Sex: Female. Background: Brandy is a shy dog and would do well in a home with... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Westlane Middle has best Chinese teacher in state by Gretchen Becker

A Washington Township instructor has been named the state’s best Chinese teacher. Westlane Middle School teacher En-Ming “Grace” Heebner was named Indiana Chinese... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Singing songs of fairy tale chocolate by Cindy Marshall

W illy Wonka’s chocolate factory will come to life this week as Southport High School presents the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s literary classic. The... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:36 PM in South Marion County

Friends jump at chance to perform in parade by William Booher

Franklin Township residents are among group of nation’s best rope jumpers Performing next Thursday in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is just the latest... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:34 PM in South Marion County