Stories tagged with "marion county"

North Central High School plans H1N1 flu vaccinations by Gretchen Becker

North Central High School students will take home permission slips Thursday for approval to receive an H1N1 vaccine. The Marion County Health Department will vaccinate the Far... – Nov 10, 2009 at 10:06 AM in North Marion County

Just leave them by the curb by indystar

Autumn leaves are falling, and leaf pickup efforts have begun. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works began its annual leaf collection program Monday. Crews appear to be on... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Marion County

Stronger smoking ban gets new life by Francesca Jarosz

City-County Council votes to revisit proposal that had been in limbo After a setback last month that put its future in question, a proposal to ban smoking in most Indianapolis... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:48 AM in Marion County

House will add new home by agammill

Christel House charter on Southside will expand to include high school Christel DeHaan’s educational philanthropy has taken her around the globe, building schools for the... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:45 AM in South Marion County

Shooter says he fired over his shoulder as he ran by Jon Murrary

The defendant on trial in the shooting of Indianapolis police officer Jason Fishburn testified Monday that he fired his gun three times over his shoulder while running. Fishburn... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Super Bowl 2012 prompts new signs by indystar

Downtown commuters on westbound I-70 Monday morning likely noticed new signs marking exits, part of an effort to update local traffic information in advance of the 2012 Super Bowl... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Speedway High School to present 'Wizard of Oz's by Gretchen Becker

This year marks 70 years since a tornado sent Dorothy and audiences to the magical land of Oz in 1939. Senior Jaci Shaw hopes she and her classmates can take audiences to Oz when... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Police: Robbers shoot dog walker by John Tuohy

A man walking his dog on the city’s Eastside was shot in the back while running from two robbers, sending his dog racing home to alert the victim’s wife, police said... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Crime & Courts

Appealing your tax bill? Just wait by Francesca Jarosz

It will take a while to get through the backlog of petitions seeking review of previous assessments A pile of backlogged tax appeals in Marion County could mount even higher in... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Politics & Government

2 motorcyclists hit; DUI suspect held by Robert Annis

Two motorcycle riders were hurt Saturday night after being struck by a suspected drunk driver. Jonathon Gonzalez, 23, Kokomo, and Megan Anderson, 23, Tipton, were traveling through... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:21 PM in Crime & Courts

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