Stories tagged with "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

Mayor's awards honor 19 volunteers by Kevin Oneal

Community volunteers were honored Wednesday in the annual Community Service Awards, given to those who have shown exceptional effort in volunteer work. Mayor Greg Ballard handed... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Woman arrested on preliminary murder charge by indystar

A 20-year-old woman who appeared in court Wednesday to face handgun charges walked out facing an unrelated murder charge. April McKenney, Indianapolis, was arrested at 1 p.m. in... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Man, 25, fatally shot on Northwestside by indystar

A 25-year-old man died Wednesday after being shot outside a Northwestside apartment. Sgt. Paul Thompson, spokesman for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, said three... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Lori Simon Kixmiller by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Eighth grade English, Eastwood Middle School, Washington Township. Number of years teaching: 10. Work email: lkixmiller@msdwt .k12.in.us... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Allyson Smith by indystar

Grade/subject/school: Multigrade 2/3 class at Cardinal Elementary School, Brownsburg. Number of years teaching: Eighth year. Work e-mail: asmith@browns burg.k12.in.us.... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Katie Cain by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Third grade, Carey Ridge Elementary. Number of years teaching: 22. Work e-mail: caink@wws.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s degree,... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Anna Stumpf by indystar

Grade/subject, school: High School Business, Hamilton Southeastern High School. Number of years teaching: Seven. Work e-mail: astumpf @hse.k12.in.us Background/schooling:... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

SherriLyn Dobrzeniecki (Sher Dobie) by indystar

Grade/subject, school: Special Education Department Head at Fall Creek Valley Middle School in Lawrence Township. Number of years teaching: 20. Work e-mail: sdobie@msdlt... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Learning to grapple with life by Gretchen Becker

Take Down Crime program uses wrestling to build confidence, put kids on right path Takedowns and reversals on the wrestling mat are teaching a group of students discipline and life... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

2 area students to be in bowl marching band by indystar

Two area high school marching band students were named to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl marching band. Jordon Schell, Ben Davis, and Jordan Aders, Avon, will perform with the... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County