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Legislators take care of themselves first by indystar

The Star and the other 22 Indiana newspapers are to be congratulated for banding together to push for ethics reform in the Statehouse. While our legislators feast on perks, many of... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Sending kids to Africa with same teachers won't help by indystar

The answer to the question in the Nov. 16 article “Is boarding school in Africa the answer for Indiana’s inner-city kids?” is no. I read with disbelief the... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Get-tough tactic on landlords will protect Hoosier children by indystar

I am writing to commend the Indiana attorney general for wisely acting to protect children’s health. The office recently filed suit against landlords in Evansville who... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Lobbyists bring corruption into government by indystar

My wife and I came to this country from a free socialistic country in 1960. The government in our old country took care of everyone from the cradle to the grave. It was a good... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Read this; it's about football by indystar

Anybody who willingly sat through half a Cleveland Browns game on television has pretty flimsy standing as a social critic. But I’ve got to tell you, we have gone plain... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

A few of Tully Bevilaqua's favorite things by indystar

Indiana Fever guard Tully Bevilaqua encourages others to find their niche in life, and recently she chose Indianapolis as hers. At the end of the regular WNBA season, Bevilaqua... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Dress up; don't bulk up by indystar

The layering season is upon us. For some of us, this is a great time of year: Layering is a chance to try out loads of looks. For others, it’s a time when we look like wide... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Jenny Elig

YOU BETTER NOT CRY by indystar

By Augusten Burroughs (St. Martin’s Press, $22) Even among high-functioning alcoholics, Augusten Burroughs is an acquired taste. But for those who like their holiday spirit... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Books

GOING ROGUE: AN AMERICAN LIFE by indystar

By Sarah Palin (HarperCollins, $28.99) There should be a feeling of palpable glee running through Sarah Palin’s memoir: She gets to talk, unfiltered and unedited. This is,... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Books

A history that's rock-solid by indystar

Plymouth offers plenty of glimpses into past PLYMOUTH, Mass. — In this storied harbor town where the Mayflower landed nearly 400 years ago, generations of Americans have... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Travel

Town address request would alter ZIP codes by indystar

Fishers — A request from Fishers to the U.S. Postal Service might mean some residences and businesses would need to change their ZIP codes. Some Fishers businesses and homes... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

WIC clinic opens Monday in new spot by indystar

The Marion County Health Department’s Southside Women, Infants and Children clinic will open Monday at its new location. The new WIC office will feature additional clinic and... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Lang kicks Butler to title by Michael Pointer

Last-second 27-yard field goal defeats Drake, pits Bulldogs vs. Central Connecticut State Butler place-kicker David Lang doesn’t see the ball as it passes through the... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Johnson, Martin take Chase to end by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers — in his frustrating bid for an... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Wabash, DePauw eliminated from Division III playoffs by indystar

Kraig Ladd’s 30-yard touchdown pass to Jack Scalucci on a fourth-and-15 play in the second overtime period gave Illinois Wesleyan a 41-35 victory over visiting Wabash on... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Ball State beats SIU-Edwardsville by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — Jarrod Jones scored 19 points and Jauwan Scaife added 12 as Ball State defeated SIU-Edwardsville 57-47 on Saturday. Terrence Watson had eight points and eight... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Ball State

Reed lifts Auburn past IUPUI by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DeWayne Reed scored 16 of his 24 points during an eight minute stretch of the first half Saturday night as Auburn overcame a sluggish start to defeat... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in IUPUI

Girls high school basketball roundup by indystar

Torrie Thornton’s game-high 15 points and 10 rebounds propelled Class 4A No. 5 Carmel (4-0, 1-0 Metropolitan Interscholastic) to a 49-37 win over host Terre Haute North (2-3,... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school girls basketball

Letter writers take on Patriots coach by indystar

Belichick’s arrogance I think the sports columnists got it all wrong about the Colts-Patriots. It wasn’t a question of “what was Bill Belichick thinking?”... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Lottery by indystar

Here are Saturday’s Indiana numbers: Hoosier Lotto : 1-25-29-37-39-41. Powerball : 7-26-36-49-58; Powerball: 4; Power Play: 5. Daily Three-Midday: 2-2-9. Daily Three-Evening:... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Lottery Results