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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 church's 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

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

Forum to discuss Sheridan school building's future by Betsy Reason

SHERIDAN — Adams Township Trustee Linda Williams wants taxpayers’ input on how Adams Elementary School will be used in the future. She’s organizing a community... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Musicians, jugglers to join Santa in Carmel holiday lighting event by indystar

CARMEL — Carmel’s holiday lights will be lit amidst music, jugglers, and a visit from Santa during the city’s annual “Holiday on the Square” event... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Planetarium's light show to highlight holidays by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — The Carmel High School Planetarium and Carmel High School Astronomy Club will present two showings of the Season of Light Saturday night at the Planetarium.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Speedway cookout to celebrate start of sewer project by Josh Duke

Speedway officials and residents will break ground and bread to celebrate the start of a long-awaited sewer project to relief flooding and other issues in the Gerrard-Allison... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Sorority to honor 3 Indianapolis area teachers by Gretchen Becker

Three Indianapolis area high school teachers will be recognized for their professional achievements and community service initiatives. The Sigma Gamma Rho sorority will honor North... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Plainfield Thanksgiving meal to serve 500 by Gretchen Becker

PLAINFIELD — Bryan Agan hopes to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal to 500 people. Agan, a chef who belongs to Plainfield Christian Church, started the Plainfield... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

Battery business opens in Noblesville by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — A new store specializes in batteries, carrying thousands of them for common items such as watches. Batteries Plus, 2640 E. Conner St., also has harder-to-find... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Brownsburg High School concert to benefit Hear to Help by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — Brownsburg High School will host a concert tonight to benefit low-income, hearing-impaired children. The school’s DECA chapter will join forces with... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County