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Easter Seals gives nod to Downtown holiday cherub icon by Will Higgins

A traditional Downtown Indianapolis holiday icon will dominate a local fundraising campaign this season. The charity group Easter Seals Crossroads raises money during the holidays... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:12 AM in Communities

Indiana jobless rate rises to 9.8 percent by indystar

Indiana’s preliminary seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate showed little change in October, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported today. Indiana’s... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:06 AM in Business

Indiana Rep. Dennis Oxley hospitalized by indystar

ENGLISH, Ind. — A southern Indiana lawmaker has been hospitalized. Democratic State Rep. Dennie Oxley of Taswell missed the General Assembly’s Organization Day on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Politics & Government

Downtown Dunkin' Donuts robbed by John Tuohy

A Downtown Indianapolis Dunkin’ Donuts store was robbed at daybreak. Police said two masked gunmen forced their way into the shop, 48 E. Washington St., as two employees were... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Purdue senior accused of 'terroristic mischief' by indystar

A Purdue University student was arrested Thursday in connection with a suspicious package found in the Purdue Visitor Information Center. Roy C. Sun, 21, a senior in the College of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Crime & Courts

Ring! Ring! Salvation Army starts fund raising by Will Higgins

Today, The Salvation Army planned to officially start its largest fundraising campaign of the year, the Tree of Lights. A public ceremony to mark the start will begin at 11:15 a.m.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 8:20 AM in News

Indiana driver gets 10 days in deaths of 2 girls by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A northern Indiana man who admitted having marijuana in his system when his car fatally struck two young girls will spend 10 days in jail. St. Joseph... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:57 AM in Crime & Courts

Reward offered for killing of South Bend dog by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend residents outraged by a dog’s shooting death during a home robbery are collecting reward money they hope leads to the arrest of the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:45 AM in Crime & Courts

Indiana's church sign viewed as knock on Allah by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A Terre Haute church upset some residents with a message on its outdoor sign that mentioned Allah. The sign outside the Bible Baptist Church was recently... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:22 AM in News

Turner to be sentenced in seven Indianapolis murders by indystar

An Indianapolis man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a home invasion robbery three years ago is facing a sentence of life in prison. Marion Superior Court... – Nov 20, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Crime & Courts

Indiana prison stops serving lunch three days a week by John Tuohy

Civil rights groups, lawmakers critical of program at Plainfield eliminating midday meal 3 days a week The inmates at Plainfield Correctional Facility can’t be accused of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Communities

Veolia, city looking for ways out of hot water by Francesca Jarosz

Council panel not happy with bid to raise rates 35% Several years without water rate increases, a national financial meltdown and federally mandated upgrades have driven the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:39 AM in Politics & Government

About 1,000 greet Sarah Palin at book signing in Noblesville by Carrie Ritchie

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — They began showing up Wednesday night, braving the cold and drizzle to get a coveted wristband — their “ticket” to see Sarah Palin. She... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Politics & Government

Lawrence Twp. students learn some swift ballroom steps by Kevin Oneal

Elementary school children need to be challenged and given a chance to succeed, say leaders at Lawrence Township’s Winding Ridge Elementary School. And that’s the idea... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:21 AM in Communities

Speedway makeover begins by Josh Duke

Launch of redevelopment aims to make racing mecca more inviting For longtime residents such as Ed Frazier, Thursday was a historic day in Speedway. In front of a backdrop of... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:20 AM in Communities

Number of H1N1 cases is declining, Indiana health officials say by Shari Rudavsky

State is still receiving vaccine; area counties set additional clinics Although six Indiana residents died last week from H1N1 influenza, state health officials say they continue... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:19 AM in Communities

Duncan says U.S. has chance to reform education system by agammill

Indiana educators applaud many of his ideas but fear political, bureaucratic hurdles U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told educators at a conference Thursday in Indianapolis... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:18 AM in Communities

Woman found slain in Eastside home by indystar

Police are investigating the death of a woman killed at an Eastside home Wednesday. Medics found Deneisha Watford, 28, on the floor of a home in the 1800 block of Bauer Road about... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Indianapolis man arrested in shooting death by indystar

Police on Thursday arrested an Indianapolis man in a Northwestside shooting that left one man dead and two injured. Jose Lozano, 31, was held without bond in the Marion County Jail... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis high school student charged in 'baby bottle' robbery by indystar

An 18-year-old who reportedly heated a bottle for a crying baby during a home invasion and robbery last week was charged Thursday, police said. Robert Coleman, Indianapolis, was... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Crime & Courts