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Muncie may add fee to pay for fire hydrants by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — City officials are considering adding a fee to water bills to pay for fire hydrants. City Councilwoman Mary Jo Barton said the council has no other choice.... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

IU, PU players honored by indystar

Indiana University wide receiver Tandon Doss and Purdue WR Keith Smith were named to the media’s All-Big Ten Conference first team on offense. Purdue lineman Ryan Kerrigan... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Boone sheriff to receive donation of heart-restarters by Robert Annis

ZIONSVILLE — Witham Health Services and the Zionsville Fire Department will donate portable defibrillators to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday. The... – Nov 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Boone County

Moore leads Purdue past Tennessee by indystar

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points to lead No. 6 Purdue to a 73-72 victory over No. 9 Tennessee on Monday night in the championship game of the... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:16 PM in Purdue

Boys basketball preview: Class 2A by Kyle Neddenriep

1. Lapel : Veteran coach Jimmie Howell believes this team could be very good come sectional time, and with good reason. The Bulldogs have three double-digit scorers returning in... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:01 PM in High school boys basketball

Boys basketball preview: Class 4A by Kyle Neddenriep

1. North Central : A state championship is a possibility for coach Doug Mitchell’s team. Getting out of the sectional will be difficult, though, with Lawrence North among a... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM in High school boys basketball

Boys basketball preview: Class 3A by Kyle Neddenriep

1. Mt. Vernon : The Marauders have a talented senior class and high expectations for this season. Fourth-year coach Steve Lynch will count on 6-5 P.J. Hubert (14.3 ppg), 6-6 Daniel... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM in High school boys basketball

Pacers still reeling from loss at Charlotte by Mike Wells

Indiana looks to tighten defense with Foster in starting lineup TORONTO — Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien is swapping size for quickness on defense. O’Brien will... – Nov 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM in Pacers

Loot: cigarettes; cost: a woman's life by John Tuohy

2 men are arrested in slaying of woman, 62, at convenience store A few cartons of smokes. That’s what police said Rebecca Hough’s killers got after robbing the Near... – Nov 23, 2009 at 9:59 PM in South Marion County

Man found dead in Boone County pond by Vic Ryckaert

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a 77-year-old man whose body was found today in a pond in Thorntown. Howard Davis died while fishing in a pond... – Nov 23, 2009 at 9:35 PM in Boone County

Indiana Women’s Prison moves inmates by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Inmates at the Indiana Women’s Prison near Downtown Indianapolis have been moved into a former state detention center on the city’s Westside as part of a plan to... – Nov 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM in Communities

Prison for provider of gun used against police by indystar

A New Albany man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for supplying a gun that was used to shoot two Jeffersonville police officers. Twenty-two-year-old Vincent D.... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:58 PM in Crime & Courts

Weak dollar, home sales data carry stocks higher by indystar

NEW YORK — Investors halted stocks’ three-day losing streak today, sending prices higher across the market on a lower dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:54 PM in Business

Miller wrestlers take 2nd in Heights Super 6 by Ted Schultz

ARCADIA — The Noblesville wrestlers kicked off the season Saturday by going 4-1 to finish second in the Hamilton Heights Super 6. The Millers downed Guerin Catholic 84-0, Decatur... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:48 PM in Noblesville

Carmel performing arts center opening moves to January 2011 by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The Regional Performing Arts Center’s lavish concert hall will open a few months later than its creators had initially planned, because of delays caused by... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:46 PM in Carmel

Fishers Star sports notes by Nat Newell

Three more Hamilton Southeastern High School athletes signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college: Nathan Kinney (swimming, Louisville), Pat Robinson... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Fishers

IRL publicist resigning by indystar

Indy Racing League Vice President of Public Relations John Griffin is resigning, effective Dec. 18. Griffin’s replacement has not been selected. He joined IRL as vice president in... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM in Motorsports

Upset win at NCAA cross country meet by indystar

Angela Bizzarri of Illinois scored an upset victory today in the NCAA Cross Country Championships at Terre Haute, Ind. Bizzarri covered Indiana State’s LaVern Gibson... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:15 PM in Sports

Governor to honor heroes of I-69 propane tanker explosion by indystar

Two men who helped save a truck driver after his propane truck exploded on a highway exit last month will be honored by Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday morning. Daniels will present... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM in News

Indianapolis man to appear on 'Millionaire' show by Gretchen Becker

North Central graduate Brian Starks will continue his streak of correct answers Tuesday on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” He correctly answered the $5,000 question at the end of... – Nov 23, 2009 at 2:29 PM in North Marion County