Stories tagged with "marion county"

Venture blends art, culture by Gretchen Becker

Grant gathers Pike students, American Indian artists for workshops, gallery exhibit After working with an American Indian artist, Tyler Hogan used a skateboard as his canvas to... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Graphic design is growing at UIndy by Gary Moore

Art department remodeling accommodates students’ expanding interest in the field Much of the art department at the University of Indianapolis underwent remodeling before the... – Nov 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM in South Marion County

Volunteers plant about 90 trees by Gretchen Becker

V olunteers planted about 90 trees Saturday at the Mary and John Geisse Soccer Complex on Indianapolis’ Northwestside. The trees are designed to help provide shade for youths... – Nov 11, 2009 at 9:07 PM in North Marion County

Roundtables focus on WWII history by Gretchen Becker

Veterans, history buffs gather for monthly meetings to share stories, memories Dr. Robert Palmer flew 175 missions as a bomber pilot during World War II. “I only got shot... – Nov 11, 2009 at 9:06 PM in North Marion County

Franklin, Perry school districts consider next step by Cindy Marshall

Failed referendums mean tough choices ahead in Franklin, Perry townships School boards in Perry and Franklin townships face the task of moving forward in the wake of unsuccessful... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:50 PM in South Marion County

Pioneer Day teaches old-time lessons by William Booher

Fourth-graders at Bunker Hill Elementary in Franklin Township learn what school was like in 19th century Fourth-graders at Bunker Hill Elementary School in Franklin Township acted... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:49 PM in South Marion County

Leonard and Meadowood parks' upgrades move onto phase 2 by Josh Duke

With the first round of Leonard and Meadowood parks’ upgrades in place, crews have begun to work on the more extensive second phase of the project. Crews from Fishers-based... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:44 PM in West Marion County

Pike prepares to display new Milky Way views by Gretchen Becker

Pike High School will be part of a nationwide unveiling of new images of our galaxy taken by NASA equipment. The school’s astronomy club members will display mural-sized... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:42 PM in West Marion County

Set makes petite Dorothy stand tall in Speedway's 'Oz' by Gretchen Becker

As a child, Jaci Shaw dressed up as Dorothy Gale from the “The Wizard of Oz” four years in a row for Halloween. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is her favorite... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:40 PM in West Marion County

Franklin College's Grizzly hands out 22 scholarships by Bruce Smith

H igh school senior Tellyshia Winbush admits to being a bit surprised and even confused when the Franklin College mascot came dancing into her classroom at Decatur Central High... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:38 PM in West Marion County

IPS driver, students escape burning bus by agammill

The driver of an Indianapolis Public Schools bus successfully evacuated two dozen students moments before the bus burst into flames, according to an Indianapolis Public Schools... – Nov 11, 2009 at 6:36 PM in Communities

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 11, 2009 at 5:56 PM in West Marion County

Lawrence Central students launch canned-food drive by Gretchen Becker

Lawrence Township high-school students are collecting canned food to help all family members, including the family pet. The Lawrence Central National Honor Society, Spanish Honor... – Nov 11, 2009 at 11:48 AM in North Marion County

Homeless prevention fair offers no easy fix for those on the brink by Diana Penner

Jackie Hooten arrived at a social services resource fair Tuesday with hope but not a lot of expectations. As it turned out, her hope was not fulfilled, but she pretty much expected... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:43 AM in West Marion County

Lawrence school board looking to 'reinvent' district by Gretchen Becker

Lawrence Township School Board is considering a measure to increase student achievement and could cut more than $3 million from its ailing budget. Administrators presented several... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

2 roosters delivered to Eastside KFC by indystar

Animal Control officers were called to an Eastside KFC restaurant after someone left two live roosters in the parking lot Tuesday night. The roosters huddled together in the... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

Lawrence police investigate death of Burd Ford owner by John Tuohy

A prominent Indianapolis-area auto dealer took his own life early Tuesday after indicating he was wrestling with financial problems, police said. Investigators ruled the death of... – Nov 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM in North Marion County

Hoosier rocker pleads guilty in meth case by Jon Murrary

A judge sentenced Hoosier rocker Henry Lee Summer to a year on probation Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to possessing methamphetamine. The case arose from a routine traffic stop... – Nov 10, 2009 at 4:38 PM in Marion County

Area soccer players excel at East/West All-Star game by Nat Newell

Pike High School soccer player Tyrone Martin scored four goals in less than 11 minutes of the second half to give the West a 5-2 victory in the 4A Postyourt.org East/West All-Star... – Nov 10, 2009 at 2:27 PM in North Marion County

4 Indianapolis schools collect phone books to recycle by Gretchen Becker

Four Indianapolis schools are competing to collect the most phone books to recycle. The prize: cash for their schools. Greenbriar Elementary in Washington Township, Southport High... – Nov 10, 2009 at 11:18 AM in Marion County