Stories tagged with "marion county"

Lucas Oil Stadium food venues hit with 373 violations by Mark Nichols

A visitor to Indianapolis was halfway through a cheeseburger bought at a concession stand Friday when he learned of Lucas Oil Stadium’s less-than-clean record on food... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

New statue installed in Fountain Square by indystar

Workers and a crane Friday installed the cast-iron Lady Spray fountain, a reproduction of the water nymph sculpture that stood at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Shelby and... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Beech Grove youth council seeks donations for soldiers by William Booher

The Beech Grove Mayor’s Youth Council is seeking donations by Dec. 4 for the first shipment of care packages to a platoon of soldiers deployed overseas that the council has... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:27 PM in South Marion County

Lucas Oil Stadium caterer vows to get mice by indystar

Food-service contractor cited for droppings, dead rodents in kitchen Health inspectors have repeatedly cited a food contractor at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for critical... – Nov 13, 2009 at 2:13 PM in Marion County

Washington Twp. foreign-language teacher named Indiana's best by Gretchen Becker

A Washington Township middle school teacher was named the state’s best foreign language teacher. Eastwood Middle School Spanish teacher Nicci Saari was named the Indiana... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:38 PM in North Marion County

Republican trustee to face opponent in May by Josh Duke

AVON — A local Republican Party leader has announced his nomination for Washington Township trustee. Don Hodson, the Washington Township Republican chairman since 1998, said... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM in Hendricks County

Winter art fair on Saturday in Lawrence park by Gretchen Becker

More than 20 local artists will show work at the inaugural Artique Winter Fair on Saturday in Lawrence. Artists will sell work from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Louis Jenn Park,... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:27 PM in North Marion County

Lanes to shift on Westside I-465 road work by Bruce Smith

State highway officials are warning motorists to stay alert for lane changes and shifting traffic patterns today and the next two weekends in the construction zone along several... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:18 PM in West Marion County

Repairs might delay monument reopening by indystar

Work to repair and renovate the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Downtown Indianapolis is taking longer than expected. The landmark was closed in mid-September for what was... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Marion County

Changes touted at Animal Control by Bill Ruthhart

New chief wants more animals adopted, more dogcatchers on the street Faster response times. A drop in reported dog bites. More animals impounded but fewer euthanized. Those are the... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Back in city he helped build by indystar

The man who put Indianapolis in the major leagues is in town for the Spirit&Place Festival. Former Mayor Bill Hudnut speaks Sunday afternoon at St. Luke’s United... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

Court dismisses suit challenging Obama by indystar

The Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday affirmed a Marion County judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit by two Hoosiers challenging President Barack Obama’s eligibility to... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

City expanding snow-removal fleet, services by indystar

Indianapolis officials on Thursday announced changes to the city’s snow-removal plan that are designed to expand services this winter. Among the changes unveiled by Mayor... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Astronaut from Indianapolis to talk about space walks by Gretchen Becker

Space-walking NASA astronaut and Washington Township resident David Wolf will share about his experiences on the International Space Station. He’s a veteran of five shuttle... – Nov 12, 2009 at 5:04 PM in North Marion County

Indiana appeals court upholds axing of Obama suit most recent comment by KatyinIndy

I’m not a judge or even an attorney, but I... – Nov 12, 2009 at 7:05 PM

School, YMCA highlight dream for Pike Township by Gretchen Becker

YMCA employees and Snacks Crossing Elementary students were to unveil a sign today marking the future home of the Pike Township YMCA. A ceremony to unveil the temporary sign was... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM in North Marion County

Westside students receive club's monthly awards by Josh Duke

Two local students were recently recognized by the Exchange Club of Speedway as monthly winners of its Challenge of Excellence awards for overcoming a major adversity in their life... – Nov 12, 2009 at 11:14 AM in West Marion County

Airport’s Civic Plaza to feature holiday booths by retailers, restaurants, music, validated parking by Bruce Smith

Just in time for the holiday season, the Civic Plaza in the new passenger terminal at Indianapolis International Airport will offer retailers, restaurants and musical entertainment... – Nov 12, 2009 at 8:31 AM in West Marion County

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

IPS hopes new magnet schools draw, hold students by agammill

Plan would convert 5 schools to give parents other options Indianapolis Public Schools is making plans to unveil a series of new schools over the next few years as part of an... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Marion County