Articles By: ManagingEditor

Subaru Donates Vehicles to McKenzie Auto Service Program

0 January 12, 2009 11:07 am

Subaru of Indiana gave McKenzie Career Center’s Auto Service program a big boost over the holiday. Richard Johnson, public relations director of Subaru of Indiana called to say they had a donation. The donation was two Subaru Legacy GT’s, 1 [...]

The Fox Closes Suddenly, Shocking Staff, Patrons

23 January 12, 2009 10:59 am

The Fox Pub & Grill closed its doors without warning this weekend, stunning faithful customers. Executive Chef Suzanne Rockwell says she was shocked to find this note on the door Sunday morning: “Sorry for the inconvenience. Reopening soon with: New [...]

LN Spirit Committee Makes Big Contribution

LN Spirit Committee Makes Big Contribution

0 January 12, 2009 10:07 am

LN Spirit Committee members Megan Anderson, Catrina Cranfill, and Emily Massel presented a check for $5000 to Karin Schwab, director of development for the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Indianapolis, at LN’s home boys basketball game Friday, Jan. 9. In [...]

Cosmetology Students Trade Haircuts for Canned Goods to Honor Lord’s Pantry Founder

0 January 12, 2009 10:02 am

McKenzie Career Center Cosmetology students delivered food, hats and mittens to Anna’s House collected during the holidays.  Students traded haircuts and manicures for canned food, mittens and hats in honor of Lucious Newsom and Anna’s House.  Lucious, who operated the [...]

Feather Cove I Gives: Join Your Neighbors in Giving to Charitable Drives

Feather Cove I Gives: Join Your Neighbors in Giving to Charitable Drives

2 January 11, 2009 4:26 pm

As the weather cools and the year nears its end, as we hear the Salvation Army bells ringing on our way to and fro, we may pause to ponder what true “Christmas spirit” is. And somewhere deep within emerges a [...]

Friends, Neighbors Join to Support Fishers Family

Friends, Neighbors Join to Support Fishers Family

1 January 10, 2009 9:44 pm

Jackson Palmer loves to play video games, board games and make-believe with his 6-year-old sister. He’s a water bug and even learned to water ski last summer. He enjoys most things 8-year-old boys are into, but this Fishers boy’s life [...]

Infusion: The Hidden Treasure of Geist

Infusion: The Hidden Treasure of Geist

0 January 9, 2009 2:11 pm

The Dining Divas met in Geist at Infusion restaurant, which claims to be “an introduction of something needed.” Open since March of 2007, Infusion offers a variety of made-from-scratch dishes prepared by Executive Chef Nicholas Brown. The restaurant is launching [...]

Getting Fit: Do You Need a Personal Trainer?

Getting Fit: Do You Need a Personal Trainer?

0 January 9, 2009 1:35 pm

While making the proverbial “New Year’s resolution” may seem corny, the new year is traditionally a time for setting personal improvement goals, which often means toning up and improving overall fitness. Joining a gym is easy; mustering the motivation to [...]

H20-Your friend, Not Foe: How to Avoid Frozen Pipes

0 January 9, 2009 11:39 am

By Jim Dunn, owner, Above & Beyond Plumbing – A hot shower and a working bathroom are good. Water running through your walls and ceiling or a flooded basement, not so good! Frozen and burst water lines and flooded basements [...]

LN Students among Hoosiers Attending Presidential Inauguration

0 January 9, 2009 10:44 am

Talk about a field trip! A few Lawrence North High School students will soon be taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as they head off to Washington for the Presidential Inauguration. Social Studies teacher Rachel Laymen started planning the trip [...]

Don’t Stop Using Sunscreen in the Winter

0 January 9, 2009 10:38 am

By Susan Kehlenbrink – Many people think when winter approaches that they should be able to stop using their sunscreen. This would be a skincare mistake What most people don’t realize is that you can get UVA rays through windows [...]

Free Admission to White River Park Attractions on MLK Day with Canned Goods

0 January 8, 2009 12:06 pm

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19, White River State Park will celebrate the beginning of its 30th year anniversary with a special and exciting offer for visitors. In addition to free admission to Park attractions with a canned [...]

Attend a High School Game, Support Your Community

0 January 8, 2009 9:40 am

by Blake Ress, Commissioner of the IHSAA – Whether you’re watching network news, reading a hometown newspaper or visiting with a colleague at the proverbial water cooler, one topic trumps all others these days—THE ECONOMY. And more times than not, [...]

LC to Host FAFSA Seminar for Parents

0 January 7, 2009 1:32 pm

LC will host its annual FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) seminar at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Studio Theatre. Parents of graduating seniors are encouraged to attend to learn how to file the required paperwork; the seminar [...]

Learning Rx to Host Free Workshops for Parents, Educators

0 January 7, 2009 1:30 pm

Learning Rx continues with its series of monthly workshops with three new topics for the first quarter of 2009. These workshops are free and open to the public.  Please reserve your seat by RSVP to 844-7979. January 20, 2008 7:00—8:00 [...]

Historic Landmarks Foundation Seeks Volunteers

0 January 7, 2009 1:26 pm

Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana is seeking city tour guides, museum aides and office support to promote preservation. Historic Landmarks Foundation is recruiting volunteers to lead entertaining and educational walking and bus tours in Indianapolis. These tours highlight the city’s [...]

LT Middle School Orchestra ‘Night of Enchantment’

0 January 7, 2009 9:41 am

Come to Fall Creek Valley Middle School for a “Night Of Enchantment” on Saturday, January 17th, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. While in attendance, bid on some incredible silent auction baskets, enjoy live music performed by the Lawrence Township [...]

College Goal Sunday Provides Free Help to Indiana Students Filing for Financial Aid

0 January 7, 2009 9:36 am

The Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA) will hold its 20th annual College Goal Sunday on Sunday, February 15th, 2009 at 2 p.m. The event provides free information and assistance to Indiana families filing the Free Application for Federal Student [...]

Brooks School Elementary Teacher Shares Global Experiences

Brooks School Elementary Teacher Shares Global Experiences

1 January 6, 2009 3:49 pm

If Brooks School Elementary teacher Mark Heiden is a little hard to track down sometimes, it’s probably because he’s halfway around the globe immersed in another culture, gleaning valuable information to share with students in his Reach (gifted and talented) [...]

Ameriana Bank Contributes Over 1,100 Hours

0 January 5, 2009 1:50 pm

Ameriana Bank, which employs only 166 people, contributed more than 1,100 volunteer hours in 2008 to the communities in which it serves. This was made possible by a volunteer program Ameriana implemented in January 2008. The program was designed to [...]