DeWitt Police Report Nov 5, 2009
Oct. 26 A woman told an officer that she had come from Indiana to get her belongings from her ex-boyfriend s house in Gillett. She then took 12 DVDs to Highway 1 Flea Market to pawn them for cash to get home. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Saint Vincent's Crystal Ball raises $110,000 Oct 11, 2009
The Neidigs restored a circa 1895 Victorian home while living in Indiana and most recently lived in a high-rise condo at Dupont Circle in D.C. They love living in the middle of everything, he said. They were in Plymouth, Ind. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Weekend Events Oct 9, 2009
Find out what your antiques are worth Bring your family heirlooms or collectibles to the "Antiques on the Road Show," Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 719 Indiana Drive. Representatives of Herbert Gold Antiques will evaluate your silver, china, toys, glass and other collectibles. (Erie Times-News, PA)
What's going on... Sep 30, 2009
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, will give away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies at IWU s annual Homecoming Pep Rally in downtown Marion ... Epworth United Methodist Church, 105 W. 8th St., Matthews, is hosting Christian singers Greg and Judith Gibson, from the Indianapolis area, as part of the church's on-going concert series, 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for the concert. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Golf Team In 2nd Place Sep 19, 2009
Florida State University Official Athletic Site. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
Golf Plays At Olympia Fields Sep 18, 2009
THE OLYMPIA FIELDS INVITATIONAL FIELD No. 25 Florida State is joined by No. 1 Oklahoma State, No. 3 Georgia, No. 6 Arizona State, No. 9 Florida, No. 10 Southern Cal, No. 12 Illinois, No. 23 Texas, Augusta State, Indiana, Purdue, Northwestern, San Diego State and Wake Forest in the 2009 Olympia Fields Invitational ... Illinois, the host school, is the defending team champion while Zach Barlow of Illinois and Alex Martin of Indiana, who finished tied for individualist honors in 2008, both return... (Seminoles.com)
Gary Cooper Commemorated on Stamp Sep 13, 2009
Cooper worked as an extra in several films before he found a casting agent who persuaded him to adopt the name Gary (the agent's hometown was Gary, Indiana). Hollywood, Cooper was told, already had two Frank Coopers. (PR Newswire)
Miller, Tommie D. Sep 12, 2009
In addition to his children and wife, he is also survived by seven grandchildren, Rachel, Ben and Abby Miller and Hayden and Jordan Hollenbaugh and Ben and Christine Oudhius all of Indiana; three brothers, William L. "Bill" Miller of Rockport, Ray Burdette "Jack" Miller and wife Roberta of Houston, Texas and Otto Glen "Dude" Miller of Dickenson, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins ... Following the service, he became a brick mason, working in Indiana, Houston, Texas, Missouri, Alaska... (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Artist is coming from far away for class reunion Sep 3, 2009
Sculptor Esther Randall has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and master's from Indiana University, and now teaches at Eastern Kentucky University, where she is an associate professor in the art department and a gallery director. Kes Woodward is one of Alaska's best-known contemporary painters. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Estate auction sees Internet bidders Sep 3, 2009
Bidders from as far away as Pennsylvania and Indiana attended the estate auction of Rudy Dotzenrod Tuesday in Wyndmere. Although the out-of-state bidders weren't present at the auction, they did take advantage of the Web-based bidding offered by Steffes Auctioneers of Fargo since 2005. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Michael Jackson's Memory Lives on With World Exclusive Launch of Commemorative Coins at Multi-Channel Retailer HSN Aug 28, 2009
Pieces include a John F. Kennedy Half Dollar colorized with a classic image of Jackson; a 2002 Indiana state quarter colorized with the image of a young Michael Jackson after he made his debut with the Jackson Five in 1963; a 2004 Michigan state quarter colorized with an image of Jackson from the height of his popularity as the King of Pop; and a 2005 California state quarter colorized with an image of Jackson as he appeared in recent days. (item # 552-584 - $59. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grouseland remains a Vincennes treasure Aug 27, 2009
President John Adams appointed Harrison to be the first governor of the Indiana territory, so in 1801 he and his family moved to Vincennes. His home, Grouseland, was finished in 1804, one of the first brick structures in Indiana. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Amish seeing therecession as a sort of blessing Aug 20, 2009
John Yoder assembles overhead cabinets for a travel trailer at the Jayco RV factory in Middlebury, Indiana ... For decades, even as members of this Amish community in northern Indiana have tended to small family farms, sewed their own clothing and traveled by horse and buggy, economic necessity has forced an increasing number to make their living by working for the RV makers and suppliers that dominate the landscape, and economy, here ... Some in this northern Indiana community, one of the... (MSNBC -- Business)
Looking Back Aug 20, 2009
Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Kenny of South Daytonville took their daughter Cynthia out to Goshen, Indiana, where she will be a student at Goshen College. It sure is good to see the ol pond full again out in the back yard which is connected to our water fountain, from the recent rain. (Kalona News, IA)
What's Happening Aug 16, 2009
The event is being hosted by Gibson General Hospital s Cardiopulmonary Services and Southwest Indiana Respiratory Disease Program ... Dr. Loran Braught, professor emeritus of Indiana State University, will be instructing the class. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
16 years after massacre, Brown's Chicken rebuilds Aug 10, 2009
At the chain's peak, there were 172 outlets around the country; today, about 45 are clustered in Illinois and Indiana. "There are some people who won't come into a Brown's because of that tragedy," Portillo said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
SICA Teacher Presents Stam Painting Jul 31, 2009
Fox, who teaches classes at the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts (SICA), said she started thinking about the painting right after the pageant and completed it about a month and a half ago. The portrait will be on display at the SICA booth in the antiques building through the end of the fair. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"Rip michael. You will be missed."--Connie Norman, Indiana. "I lived in Texas as a boy, and thought Michael Jackson was a 'black' artist. Around fourth grade, I started actually hearing some of his music, and realized: this was good stuff! Michael opened my eyes to a world of entertainment that I would have otherwise missed as a ignorant young white kid. Thanks to him, I was able to later enjoy other musicians like Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, even Run D.M.C. Thanks Michael. Goodbye you... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Boles invite community to old-fashioned Fourth of July Jul 3, 2009
This aerial fireworks rocket exploded over Dunkirk, Indiana last July 5 ... State law also states that fireworks can only be used on the users property, the property of someone who granted permission for fireworks to be discharged, or a place designated by the Indiana State Fire Marshal for the discharge of consumer fireworks. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Economy takes its toll on Amish Jun 30, 2009
By Danese Kenon, The Indianapoilis Star ... buys jam from Lonnie Yoder on June 11 at the Shipshewana Flea Market in Indiana ... That was when, he says, he was earning $40 per hour working in a Northern Indiana recreational vehicle factory. (USA Today)
•Garage sale traffic picks up as economy slows Jun 27, 2009
Portions 2009 , Johnson County, Indiana (317) 736-7101 Software. 1998-2009 , All Rights Reserved. (The Daily Journal)
Brentwood Tower Apartments sold for $5.35M Jun 20, 2009
Sixth Avenue West, 350 Indiana St., Golden, Colo. 80401 Golden Minerals Co. leased 16,936 square feet of space in this office building. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Fudge shop moving to Princeton Depot Jun 18, 2009
Diller made 30 different flavors of fudge or about 1,800 pounds of fudge last year to sell at the Covered Bridge Festival in Indiana, with about one-third of that being peanut butter fudge. Her other big sellers in Indiana are chocolate and chocolate walnut. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
$7 Federalist book could be worth $100K Jun 16, 2009
Darron Cummings / APIndiana National Guard Capt. Nathan Harlan, 35, of Granger, Ind ... INDIANAPOLIS - A rare leather-bound book that played an influential role in America's early history could bring a windfall for a soldier training for his second tour in Iraq ... Indiana National Guard Capt. Nathan Harlan was a high school junior when he paid $7 for a 1788 first edition of volume one of "The Federalist" a two-volume book of essays calling for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
On the Medici Conspiracy Jun 16, 2009
Professor Colin Renfrew, today's answer to Indiana Jones, references the book multiple times throughout the lecture that he holds at the Met annually. He uses it as a starting point for his hour-long lecture on how some of the world's largest collection (including his own employer - the Met) are mass hoarders of stolen artifacts. (Suite101.com)
Yo ho, yo ho Jun 4, 2009
The boat is being remodeled and sits outside the tavern right next to the Indiana Jones cave, but more on that later ... Back to that Indiana Jones cave you can almost see Harrison Ford hiding behind the boulders ready to crash through in search of adventure. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here May 27, 2009
Threesome at Tedesco golf course, carts included, donated by Benevento Insurance Agency, $274 Basic will prepared by Davids and Wollman, Attorneys at Law, $250 High school math tutoring (one hour) by Bob Gorsey, $75 Chyten Tutors and Test Preparation SAT, PSAT, ACT plus assessment, SAT/ACT comparison test or one hour of tutoring on any subject, $75 to $145 Supply and install one dimmer switch donated by Wire 4 Hire, $150 Four bleacher seats to Red Sox vs. Indiana, 7 p.m. Oct. 1, donated by Bay... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Rare Lincoln stamp to be sold at auction May 25, 2009
Stolen from the home of an Indianapolis collector in 1967, the cover didnt resurface until 2006, when a couple showed up at a stamp-collecting shop in Norwood Park, Ill ... Two years later, a judge returned the property to the estate of the Indianapolis collector, J. David Baker ... The envelope, with a rare Abraham Lincoln stamp that was stolen from an Indiana collector in 1967 and surfaced 39 years later in Chicago will be sold at auction in New York on June 13, 2009. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Burn victim chases ghost of her past Apr 5, 2009
Gwen and the film crew flew to Indiana, but by then her mother's trail was cold ... Her mother was nowhere to be found in Indiana. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sold! Bargain-hunters buying groceries at auction Mar 25, 2009
Marvin Mason, who runs grocery auctions in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, said the percentage of shoppers who use credit cards and food stamps instead of cash has increased, indicating more people are showing up out of necessity. "We've had more people who are needy, who have to watch their money," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
One-tank-trip to Plains Mar 25, 2009
Made by three Indiana residents in 1976, the Grinning Goober stands in front of Davis E-Z Shop on Ga. 45, a half-mile from the center of town. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
'Little surprises' around every corner Mar 24, 2009
But the room most dedicated to TV watching is an upstairs den decorated with posters of 1980s-era movies like Indiana Jones, Gremlins, Flashdance and Star Wars. Bryan collected them when he worked in movie theaters during high school in Valdosta and in college in Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Muscatatuck NWR sets Wetland Day Mar 18, 2009
The day will start with a panel of judges judging the Indiana Junior Duck Stamp art contest entries. Other events and an Open House will run from noon-4 p.m. and during that time the 106th birthday of the National Wildlife Refuge system will be celebrated at the Visitor Center with birthday cake and special wildlife exhibits. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Sunday alcohol sales revisited in Senate Feb 19, 2009
The others are Connecticut and Indiana. The bill is backed by the grocery and convenience store lobbies and other business groups. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Indiana man renovating old house finds hidden room Feb 18, 2009
A man who's renovating a 120-year-old house has discovered a hidden room in its basement a find he said shows that some old buildings definitely hold secrets. A friend of Carl Thoms was working recently on plumbing in the 1890 home's basement when he noticed that he could see around those pipes into a hidden room covered in tiles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
Pet events around Northwest Indiana for 02/14/09 / nwi ... Pet events around Northwest Indiana for 02/14/09 ... The Northwest Indiana Bird and Ferret Association, Inc. will host an Annual Spring Fling Bird and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23 at Family Life Center, 7950 Marshall St. The organization is looking for craft vendors and vendors who sell pet-related items, especially those who make bird and ferret items. (Northwest Indiana Times)
BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health Feb 11, 2009
At the time, John Bancroft, then director of the at Indiana University, told the journal BMJ that he wasn't surprised, considering that "for many women, sexual desire and arousal depend on the circumstances being right, and there are many different ways in which they can be wrong." And I'd bet no pill in the world could fix that. Still, Bancroft did say "I would not be surprised if there was a subgroup of women who would benefit from such medication (as Viagra)--probably quite a small... (USA Today -- Life)
Movie Sweepstakes: Are You A Winner? Feb 8, 2009
Indiana Jones' Contest Michael Wardell, Anderson, Ill ... Marta Simpson, Indianapolis ... Catherine Black, Indianapolis. (KERO 23, CA)
