Stories tagged with "national anthem"

Boone Co. vets rally around new monument by Mark Ambrogi

The monument honoring Boone County veterans finally made its official debut with a ceremony in Lebanon this morning. The monument got approval by the Lebanon Parks and Recreation... – Nov 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM in Boone County

Colts' spokesman lost his legs in Iraq, but not his heart by Phil Richards

You might not know Josh Bleill, but if you attended the Indianapolis Colts’ game Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, you’ve met him, in a sense. He’s the guy who led the... – Nov 10, 2009 at 11:43 PM in Colts

Bronze Star winner to speak at Carmel's Veteran's Day event by Melanie Hayes

Veterans will be honored for their sacrifices during the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony in Carmel on Tuesday. The city of Carmel event will begin at noon and will be held at... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Colts gain 3-game division cushion by Phil Richards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Only two teams have won the AFC South since the division was created by realignment in 2002. They met on a mild autumn Sunday night at LP Field, where the... – Oct 12, 2009 at 1:21 AM in Colts

Right to speak out is often abridged by indystar

At Northwest High, example occurred between principal and visiting student The cafeteria was filled with about 200 students. The Northwest High School principal sat in the rear; on... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write a poem after seeing Fort McHenry in Maryland endure a night of British bombardment during the War of 1812; that poem... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Woodstock at 40: Everywhere a song and a celebration by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW BETHEL, N.Y. — Playing an electric guitar that seemed as charged and as amped as the... – Aug 17, 2009 at 9:36 AM in Entertainment

A good impression trumps excellence by indystar

I write in response to “China’s relentless pursuit of excellence” by Stephen Keith, published in the Conversations section July 5. Keith is a Hoosier teaching at... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Let's celebrate the America that allows us to disagree by indystar

When I skated past Michael Jackson’s sudden death while millions of other Americans were caught up in a wave of grief and remembrance, I realized that America’s... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Faith & Values

77th Street's July 4 tradition gathers neighbors for 60 years by Gretchen Becker

Red, white and blue festivities will fill a Far-Northside street Saturday. This marks the 60th year for residents of 77th Street west of Spring Mill Road to celebrate their... – Jul 01, 2009 at 11:43 PM in North Marion County

Finding peace at church without bringing a piece by indystar

A minister in Kentucky is inviting his congregation to bring guns to church because he wants to “celebrate our rights as Americans” on the night before the Fourth of... – Jul 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

The most important part of a school sporting event by indystar

On May 27, before the sectional baseball game between Triton Central and Scecina at Park Tudor, I was shocked when the announcer said that in order to save time the national anthem... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Rain postpones Coca-Cola 600; race today by indystar

CONCORD, N.C. — Rain postponed the Coca-Cola 600 for the first time in history, moving the longest race on NASCAR’s schedule today. The 50th running of the event will begin... – May 25, 2009 at 12:02 PM in NASCAR

Minute-by-minute race schedule by indystar

6 a.m.— Gates open 8 a.m.— Spectacle of Bands begins 10:30 a.m.— Cars begin entering pit lane 11:15 a.m.— “On the Banks of the Wabash” —... – May 23, 2009 at 11:20 PM in Indy Racing League

National Guard officer to sing national anthem at Indy 500 by Diana Penner

Maj. Lisa Kopczynski, a 21-year veteran of the Indiana National Guard, has been chosen to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Kopczynski, 42, Indianapolis,... – May 21, 2009 at 2:32 AM in Marion County

LeAnn Rimes to sing national anthem at Ky. Derby by USA Today

LOUISVILLE (AP) — Country music star LeAnn Rimes will help start a new tradition at the Kentucky Derby this year.Churchill Downs says Rimes will be the first national... – Apr 16, 2009 at 10:03 AM in Entertainment

Obamas host first White House Easter Egg Roll by USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama officially opened the annual Easter Egg Roll Monday, calling it "one of the greatest White House traditions."Obama and his wife, Michelle,... – Apr 13, 2009 at 11:48 AM in Entertainment

Temptations to sing national anthem at NCAA championship by USA Today

DETROIT (AP) — The NCAA says Motown legends The Temptations will sing the national anthem Monday night before the men's basketball national championship game at Ford Field in... – Apr 04, 2009 at 10:21 PM in Entertainment

Temptations to sing national anthem at NCAA championship by USA Today

DETROIT (AP) — The NCAA says Motown legends The Temptations will sing the national anthem Monday night before the men's basketball national championship game at Ford Field in... – Apr 03, 2009 at 9:33 AM in Entertainment

Little Anthony The Imperials follow dream to Rock Hall by USA Today

Anthony Gourdine and his friends used to sing under the streetlights in Brooklyn's Fort Greene projects. Saturday, he'll share the spotlight with those same childhood buddies he... – Mar 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Entertainment