Stories tagged with "youngster"

'Balloon boy's' family never shied from spotlight by indystar

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A Colorado official said today there’s no indication a family was carrying out a hoax when they reported their 6-year-old son was in a helium balloon... – Oct 16, 2009 at 3:07 PM in Nation & World

Colts players affected by their visits with boy battling brain tumor by Mike Chappell

Justin Snow said it was the least he could do, while Bob Sanders insisted there never was a question he would do whatever was possible. In the end, fulfilling one of J.D.... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Colts

5 area bands scheduled to perform in benefit concert by indystar

Five metro-area bands will be working Saturday for a Labor Day Weekend concert to raise money that helps Danville youths play sports — and remember three area youths who... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Danville

Child critical after being struck by car by Bill Mccleery

A 7-year-old boy was in critical condition late Saturday after being struck earlier in the day by a vehicle on the Near Northside, police said. Trevonte Clark was struck about 2... – Aug 22, 2009 at 9:12 PM in Communities

Hard-working headbanger by Jeff Rabjohns

Byrd picked up passion for basketball — and heavy metal — from his dad and honed his game on a court near a haystack CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The scene looks like... – Jul 05, 2009 at 2:34 AM in Purdue

Purdue recruit is part 'Hoosiers', part AC/DC by Jeff Rabjohns

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The scene looks like it was lifted from the movie ‘Hoosiers.’ The concrete slab that serves as a basketball court is actually several... – Jul 02, 2009 at 3:35 PM in Purdue

Rain gives teenager Logano 1st NASCAR Sprint Cup by indystar

LOUDON, N.H. — Teenager Joey Logano became the youngest winner in the history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Sunday, winning the rain-shortened race at New Hampshire Motor... – Jun 28, 2009 at 7:11 PM in Sports

A bigger world most recent comment by Jon Silpayamanant

Thanks much, Dave—looking forward to... – Jun 21, 2009 at 9:14 AM

Police probe burning as possible hate crime by indystar

Hammond Police in Hammond are investigating whether the burning of a 9-year-old boy by a group of older boys might have been a hate crime. Police say the boy was making a campfire... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Police investigate burning of 9-year-old Indiana boy by indystar

HAMMOND, Ind. — Police in Hammond are investigating whether the burning of a 9-year-old boy by a group of older boys might have been a hate crime. Police say the boy was... – Jun 16, 2009 at 9:26 PM in News

IPS employee's home picked for 'Extreme Makeover' by Josh Duke

Friends, neighbors nominated Martindale-Brightwood activist Bernard McFarland has lived with leaky pipes, bad wiring and crumbling drywall. His three teenage sons share a bedroom... – Mar 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM in Marion County

Ohio police charge breast-feeding driver by indystar

KETTERING, Ohio (AP) – Police in Ohio say a woman has been charged with child endangering after another motorist reported she was both breast-feeding a youngster and talking... – Feb 28, 2009 at 12:52 PM in News

O'Donnell grants rookie star an 'America' dream most recent comment by NolitaKaramazov

Local teen Logan Huffman, lives in NY now played... – Mar 01, 2009 at 10:24 PM

'Peter Pan' gets off the ground at Carmel High by Mark Ambrogi

High school's production makes its debut Thursday, sending some students flying As a youngster, Alex Peck fought through a fear of heights."I couldn't walk downtown (in... – Jan 31, 2009 at 8:59 PM in Communities

Edna Parker, world's oldest person, dies at 115 by indystar

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. -- Edna Parker was in her 80s the day she and her teenage granddaughter found themselves stuck at home with no way to get to Parker's son a few miles away."I... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:23 AM in Communities