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Battles beyond 'M*A*S*H' by indystar

Mike Farrell is not a doctor, but he played one on TV. In due course, he found himself playing doctor -- or at least nurse -- for real, in the mountains of a war-torn... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion

McCain campaign focused on wrong issues by indystar

Why did Sen. John McCain lose? One big reason was that his campaign lacked imagination and fresh thoughts. When McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin discussed Barack Obama's association... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion

Business climate ranking deserved higher priority by indystar

As I read page after page of bad economic news in the Nov. 7 paper, I was struck by a two-paragraph item buried at the bottom of Section C. There we learned that the state of... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion

Soldiers' sacrifices keep flame of liberty alive by indystar

They lived to bear their country's arms. They died to save its honor. They were soldiers . . . and they knew a soldier's duty. Their sacrifices will help to keep aglow the... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion

Student safety at risk when schools, polls operate jointly by indystar

I question the use of schools as polling places on Election Day. Another parent and I were discussing the fact that anybody could come into the school building on Election Day.... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion

Who's to blame for not knowing law's requirements? by indystar

Leon Riley (Letters, Nov 8) wrote that nearly 20 young voters had been inadequately informed about the requirements of Indiana's voter identification law. He blames the Indiana... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Opinion

For sake of democracy, we need to stand behind leader by indystar

As an American, at this time, the election is over. For me, it is a very personal and private decision. I hope everyone had an opportunity to listen to Barack Obama's acceptance... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Opinion

He'll take bumper sticker, hopefully for just 4 years by indystar

I am a longtime subscriber to The Star who is middle-aged, middle-class and black, and with a different viewpoint. In Letters to the Editor on Nov. 6, Jim Renick declared he... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Opinion

Ice players win weekly awards by indystar

Two Indiana Ice players received weekly honors from the United States Hockey League.Forward Brandon Richardson was selected the USHL's Offensive Player of the Week after he... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Castroneves trial is March 2 by indystar

Helio Castroneves had hoped his trial on federal tax evasion charges would be delayed until after the 2009 IndyCar Series season so he could compete without distraction. That... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Reader recipe: Roasted Winter Squash with Pears and Apples by indystar

Looking for a new side dish to serve on a chilly autumn evening? Try this recipe from Chef Emily Slavens of Zionsville's Traders Point Creamery, known for its farm-fresh,... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Living

Five things I love by indystar

John Corey, a buyer in the spirits division of United Package Liquors, knows a thing or two about adult beverages and the foods they complement. Many such pairings will be... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Living

Rescuers pull horse from backyard pool by indystar

RICHMOND Firefighters who helped rescue a horse from a swimming pool say they arrived just as the animal seemed ready to give up.Authorities said the horse fell into a couple's... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Fire at Christian school likely arson, officials say by indystar

MUNCIE Investigators say a weekend fire at a Muncie Christian school likely was arson.The state fire marshal's office said Tuesday that the fire originated in the preschool area... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Plea deal is reached in murder-for-hire case by indystar

ANGOLA An Angola woman accused of paying $50 to an undercover police officer to have her estranged husband killed has reached a plea agreement.A judge will determine the length... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Lotteries by indystar

Here are the lottery numbers selected Tuesday:Indiana Daily Three-Midday: 0-5-9; Daily Three-Evening: 6-0-2; Daily Four-Midday: 3-8-6-0; Daily Four-Evening: 3-7-8-0; Lucky... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Boys & Girls Club volleyball by indystar

Wildcats POG-Grace HammondSour Lemons POG-Whole TeamLightning def. Lightning Strikes 22-20, 13-21, 21-18Lightning POG-Lexi Kumler, Lucy LortonLightning Strikes POG-Kenna... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Golden Eagles down Attucks in opener by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS -- A young Guerin Catholic team had all been together a little more than a week when it opened the season Tuesday at Crispus Attucks.The Golden Eagles, who had... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Fishers zoning battle that trumped referendum could lead to another lawsuit by indystar

FISHERS, Ind. — MaryAnn Shepherd’s old farmhouse on Cyntheanne Road used to sit on about two acres, but she had to give some of that up for road and utilities... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

Ex-youth worker gets 7 years in sex case by indystar

ANDERSON - A former worker at a church-run children's home has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that she had sex with a 15-year-old... – Nov 12, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities