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Former Pike Township Fire Department chief dies
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pike Township Fire Department is mourning the loss of its former leader. Joe Olofson, who served Pike Township from January 2003 to December 2006, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, according to a statement from the department on social media. He was 84 years old. In the...
Camden Jackson Township Fire Department Chief Named Firefighter Of The Month, Receives MacQueen Excellence Award
The Camden Jackson Township Fire Department has announced its firefighter of the month, who received the designation and the honor for his leadership within the department, following his receipt of a coveted award. The department announced that the firefighter of the month for August is Chief Eric Foreman, who has...
IMPD says Indianapolis woman found safe
UPDATE (Aug. 23, 2024): IMPD said Cynthia Evans was found safe. “We thank the public for their assistance,” IMPD said in a statement. Previous story INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a 68-year-old woman who was last seen on the near northwest side of […]
9 dogs at risk of euthanasia at Humane Society for Hamilton County due to overcrowding
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — When 5-year old Luciano, a white-and-black terrier-pit bull mix, walked into the conference room of the Humane Society for Hamilton County, he immediately sat in a chair. That was one of the many tricks he's been trained to do before he was surrendered. "We have already...
Mom wants school to keep daughter safe after beaten up at school
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An eighth grade girl on Friday was beaten at school by another student. Her mom claims the Indianapolis Public Schools facility is not doing enough to keep her daughter safe. Brittney Laymon’s daughter Mariah was beaten up at Thomas Carr Howe Middle School. Laymon gave I-Team 8 a copy of a video […]
Recalling Old-Time Center Grove
Scott Hines moved to the Center Grove area with his family in 1970, right after his sixth birthday. They settled into the Carefree subdivision, which at the time had more vacant lots than houses. Hines and his friends watched as house after house sprang up. “We had a blast picking...
Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis Presents 2024 Centier Bank Home-A-Rama
September has arrived, and with that comes the 2024 Centier Bank Home-A-Rama home show, which features five luxurious show homes crafted by five of central Indiana’s premier custom home builders. This year’s show will span three weekends: September 12-15, 19-22, and 26-29, with tours taking place between noon and 8:30 p.m.
Delphi Teacher Receives Delta Kappa Gamma Woman Of Distinction Award
A Delphi Community Elementary School teacher was recently awarded with the Woman of Distinction Award from the Delta Kappa Gamma – Theta Chapter for her dedication to her students within the Delphi Community School Corporation. Delphi Third Grade Teacher Kate Evans was announced as the most recent recipient of...
Landmark Properties Announce Plans for 678-Bed The Standard at West Lafayette Student Housing Community Serving Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - Landmark Properties, a fully-integrated real estate firm specializing in development, construction, investment management, and operation of high-quality residential communities, announces its plans to build The Standard at West Lafayette, a 678-bed, 253-unit student housing community near Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The site, on the...
Top IHSAA football games in Central Indiana in Week 1 — and our predictions
The wait is over. Indiana high school football is back! And Week 1 gives us plenty to whet the appetite. IndyStar Insider Kyle Neddenriep ranked the top 10 opening games earlier this offseason and there's a lot to like: the Battle of Lawrence, Class 6A top-10 matchups, tests in Fort Wayne for HSE and Warren Central... you get the idea. Here's Kyle's full predictions list for Week 1 Central Indiana games, with his breakdowns of the top...
Large residential community opens in Carmel next month
Onyx+East, a full-service home builder based in Indianapolis, will deliver the first build phase of Flora in September, furthering its mission of bringing the urban experience to suburban living. The $61 million community in Carmel is its largest to date and will feature 121 homes, including single-family residences, rooftop-deck townhomes,...
Notre Dame loses diving coach Mark Bradshaw to Purdue
Notre Dame already is feeling the effects of suspending its men’s swimming program for next season after a gambling culture revelation. Although the diving team still will be allowed to compete, it will have to do so with a new coach. Mark Bradshaw coached the Irish divers for the...
Vincennes University Names new Athletic Director
John Meeks, currently the Athletic Director at Big Bend Community College in Washington, has been appointed as the new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Vincennes University (VU). The announcement was made during a recent Board of Trustees meeting. A news release says Meeks brings a wealth of experience to VU,...
Customers rally around hot dog cart put at risk
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Garcia’s Hot Dogs has been a staple of an east side community for 14 years, but a recent discussion with the Marion County Health Department about limits on food carts has the business at risk. Located at 16th and Emerson streets, the hot dog stand had a long line for the entire […]
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