Stories tagged with "participants"

Where there's smoke, there's fiery debate by indystar

It’s a debate that seems a long way from a conclusion. For every argument on one side of the issue, there’s an equally spirited one on the other. When the City-County... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Kevin Morgan

Community helps family by Diana Penner

Fundraiser helps defray cost of search for drowning victim More than 500 people turned out for a fundraiser last weekend, and organizers reached the $25,000 goal to defray the cost... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:29 PM in Greenwood

300 sign up for Saturday's Step 'N' Stride by Betsy Reason

Parks director to lead pack on scooter during Saturday event at Forest Park Saturday is the fourth year for Forest Park’s Step ‘N’ Stride, a fundraiser for Tri... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Brownsburg American Legion post to have open house Saturday by Josh Duke

As the nation celebrates Veterans Day today, a local veterans’ organization is preparing for an open house celebration this weekend. The Brownsburg American Legion Post 331... – Nov 11, 2009 at 11:34 AM in Brownsburg

Wisconsin runner finishes first in Indy's Monumental Marathon by Bill Booher

Thousands of marathon runners winding their way through Downtown and the Northside on Saturday under a sunny sky included Niklas Kroehn. Kroehn, 37, came from his home in Villach,,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 3:39 PM in News

Fall 'Follow the North Star' begins at Conner Prairie living-history museum in Fishers by indystar

FISHERS — The fall sessions of “Follow the North Star,” a reenactment of Indiana’s Underground Railroad, begin today at Conner Prairie. “Follow the... – Nov 05, 2009 at 3:08 PM in Fishers

Domestic abuse shelter plans candlelight vigil by Gretchen Becker

AVON — Sheltering Wings will wrap up Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a candlelight vigil to remember women who were killed in domestic violence incidents in the past... – Oct 28, 2009 at 9:18 AM in Hendricks County

Purdue to lead tour of forest study site by indystar

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University researchers are heading into the woods for a tour that will include a close-up look at the damage that deer can inflict on woodland areas.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 6:52 AM in Communities

Semistate round of state marching band tournament underway by Josh Duke

Competition began earlier today in the semistate round of the Indiana State School Music Association’s state marching band tournament. Many area schools are competing. Ben... – Oct 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM in News

Noblesville church handbell ringers set for massive concert in Fort Wayne by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — A handbell choir from the Noblesville United Methodist Church is on its way to Fort Wayne, Ind., today, to perform in a handbell festival. The handbell choir,... – Oct 23, 2009 at 9:59 AM in Noblesville

Runners, walkers invited to take part in Irvington Halloween Festival events by Bill Mccleery

Runners and walkers will participate in the 28th annual Historic Irvington Pleasant Run Run at 10 a.m. on Oct. 31. The event, presented by the Irvington Community Council, is... – Oct 22, 2009 at 2:37 PM in East Marion County

Danville HS to host trick-or-treat Oct. 30 by Josh Duke

DANVILLE — Local children can get safe treats Halloween eve at the high school. A safe trick-or-treat event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 in Danville High School’s... – Oct 21, 2009 at 11:28 AM in Hendricks County

State marching band regionals begin by indystar

Competition began earlier today in the regional round of the Indiana State School Music Association’s state marching band tournament. Many area schools are competing. The... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM in News

Small groups can make churches healthier, says Tom Ehrich by indystar

If I could wish one thing for today’s churches, it wouldn’t be further perfecting of Sunday worship. We already spend more than half of our resources providing one hour... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Defense instructor: If you're attacked, you better act by Vic Ryckaert

A police self-defense instructor offered simple advice to about 200 people gathered Downtown for an assault-protection training class Wednesday night: Hit them before they hit... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:48 AM in News

Bus stop robber gets 12 years in prison by Jon Murrary

A judge this morning sentenced an Indianapolis teen to 12 years in prison for two robberies of students waiting for school buses. The incidents were among four robberies of... – Oct 09, 2009 at 1:26 PM in Crime & Courts

3,000 expected for Saturday's Down syndrome walk by Bill Mccleery

Thousands of walkers will stroll along the Downtown canal at White River State Park Saturday morning as part of the Down Syndrome Indiana Buddy Walk. The goal is to raise awareness... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

4 weekends of scare coming to Arbuckle Park by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG —Hendricks County’s scariest four-weekend event of the year begins in Brownsburg’s Arbuckle Acres Park on Saturday. The Haunts of Hidden River Haunted... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:02 AM in Hendricks County

Child porn case nets 6-year prison term by John Tuohy

A 52-year-old Indianapolis man who was part of an Internet circle that traded child pornography was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison. James M. Tanksley admitted in... – Oct 07, 2009 at 8:59 AM in Crime & Courts

Free flu shots offered to the unemployed by indystar

Unemployed residents in Indianapolis and Elkhart may get an ounce of prevention for free. CVS Caremark will distribute free flu-shot vouchers to eligible jobless residents at four... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities