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Communities rely on firefighters to respond when there’s an emergency. To do that, firefighters need reliable equipment....
02/07/2024

Communities rely on firefighters to respond when there’s an emergency. To do that, firefighters need reliable equipment. Lawrence Fire Department Station 39 on Richart Avenue recently upgraded one of its most important pieces of equipment with a new fire engine.

Communities rely on firefighters to respond when there’s an emergency. To do that, firefighters need reliable equipment. Lawrence Fire Department Station 39 on Richart Avenue recently upgraded one of its most important pieces of equipment with a new fire engine. After returning from an emergency

Lawrence-based law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC is celebrating its 25th anniversary since its founding in June 199...
02/07/2024

Lawrence-based law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC is celebrating its 25th anniversary since its founding in June 1999. Craig, Kelley & Faultless’ offices are at 5845 Lawton Loop East Drive on the former Fort Benjamin Harrison campus.

Lawrence-based law firm Craig, Kelley & Faultless is celebrating its 25th anniversary since its founding in 1999. In a news release, founding partner David Craig stated that the firm started when he and two other attorneys who all worked together at another personal injury law firm found they

The City of Lawrence recently teamed up with Community Health Network and GRAIL, developer of the Galleri cancer screeni...
01/07/2024

The City of Lawrence recently teamed up with Community Health Network and GRAIL, developer of the Galleri cancer screening test, to provide testing for all Lawrence Fire Department firefighters.

The City of Lawrence recently teamed up with Community Health Network and GRAIL, developer of the Galleri cancer screening test, to provide testing for all Lawrence Fire Department firefighters. The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety at the Centers for Disease Control reports

Signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in March, House Bill 1086 went into effect July 1, allowing retailers and craft man...
30/06/2024

Signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in March, House Bill 1086 went into effect July 1, allowing retailers and craft manufacturers to “reduce or increase the price of alcoholic beverages during a part of the day” — marking the return of happy hour for the first time in the Hoosier state since 1985.

Happy days are here again in Indiana. At least, by the hour. Signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in March, House Bill 1086 went into effect July 1, allowing retailers and craft manufacturers to “reduce or increase the price of alcoholic beverages during a part of the day” — marking the return...

City of Lawrence waste removal rates will increase effective July 2 following a June 26 vote by the Lawrence Common Coun...
27/06/2024

City of Lawrence waste removal rates will increase effective July 2 following a June 26 vote by the Lawrence Common Council. The council unanimously approved an ordinance adjusting rates to match the city’s costs associated with a new contract negotiated in 2023 with Priority Waste.

City of Lawrence waste removal rates will increase effective July 2 following a June 26 vote by the Lawrence Common Council. The council unanimously approved an ordinance adjusting rates to match the city’s costs associated with a new contract negotiated in 2023 with Priority Waste. The ordinanc

C**ts training camp returns to Grand Park Campus July 25, with 12 practices, the return of C**t City, theme days and joi...
27/06/2024

C**ts training camp returns to Grand Park Campus July 25, with 12 practices, the return of C**t City, theme days and joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals.

Threat of rain made the June 26 C**ts Camp Kickoff celebration a washout at Grand Junction Plaza. But it was all sunshine and smiles as Westfield Mayor Scott Willis and Indianapolis C**ts Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Roger VanDerSnick announced this year’s training camp schedule in a special ...

Eight establishments have signed up to participate in the first Devour/Taste of Lawrence, hosted by the Greater Lawrence...
26/06/2024

Eight establishments have signed up to participate in the first Devour/Taste of Lawrence, hosted by the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce June 28 to July 7.

Eight establishments have signed up to participate in the first Devour/Taste of Lawrence, hosted by the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce June 28 to July 7. Participating restaurants will offer specials throughout the week. The restaurants are Moon Drops Distillery, AJ’s Bar & Grill, Lord

It had been more than two decades since Geist resident Beth Berry had played golf. She wanted to get back into the swing...
25/06/2024

It had been more than two decades since Geist resident Beth Berry had played golf. She wanted to get back into the swing of things, so to speak, and reached out in 2021 to various women’s golf leagues. Without a handicap, though, she couldn’t join those established leagues. So, she founded her own.

It had been more than two decades since Geist resident Beth Berry had played golf. She wanted to get back into the swing of things, so to speak, and reached out in 2021 to various women’s golf leagues. “I reached out to four of them,” she said. “One of them went to a different golf course ea...

The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance June 18, allowing Indianapolis-based Irvington Group to use gra...
25/06/2024

The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance June 18, allowing Indianapolis-based Irvington Group to use gravel as the primary ground cover for the site at 9559 Pendleton Pike, behind Belle Tire and Marathon and next to Cohron’s Manufactured Homes.

A Fishers landscaping business owned by Indianapolis-based Irvington Group hopes to expand with a move to Lawrence and is in the process of purchasing a lot off Pendleton Pike that has been on the market for about 20 years. The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for the site Jun

A residential development in McCordsville is celebrating the opening of a new model home at Colonnade Estates with a spe...
24/06/2024

A residential development in McCordsville is celebrating the opening of a new model home at Colonnade Estates with a special event from noon to 3 p.m. June 29, including a donation drive for the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation’s Tools for Teachers program.

A residential development in McCordsville is celebrating the opening of a new model home at Colonnade Estates with a special event from noon to 3 p.m. June 29 that includes a donation drive for the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation’s Tools for Teachers program. Raegan Potter of Beazer Homes said the

The seventh annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival is set for July 23-28. The officiall...
23/06/2024

The seventh annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival is set for July 23-28. The officially selected short films, schedule and individual program tickets will be available June 27

The seventh annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival is set for July 23-28. The officially selected short films, schedule and individual program tickets will be available June 27. Indy Shorts is one of 34 worldwide qualifying festivals for the Academy Awards for

The Fridays at the Fort annual summer concert series hosted by Arts for Lawrence has begun, with free outdoor performanc...
20/06/2024

The Fridays at the Fort annual summer concert series hosted by Arts for Lawrence has begun, with free outdoor performances planned at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8920 Otis Ave.

The Fridays at the Fort annual summer concert series hosted by Arts for Lawrence has begun, with free outdoor performances planned at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8920 Otis Ave. Coming up June 28 is Cold Fusion with Tonya Martin, performing R&B and neo soul music. On July 12, Fridays at the Fo

A crowd of Hoosier golf enthusiasts gathered June 5 to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the new Indiana Golf he...
18/06/2024

A crowd of Hoosier golf enthusiasts gathered June 5 to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the new Indiana Golf headquarters at The Fort Golf Resort, 6002 N. Post Rd. in Lawrence.

A crowd of Hoosier golf enthusiasts gathered June 5 to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the new Indiana Golf headquarters at The Fort Golf Resort, 6002 N. Post Rd. in Lawrence. The nonprofit has raised about $5.6 million toward the Pete and Alice Dye Golf Center, named for two well-known g

The City of Lawrence’s annual Fourth Fest celebration will start, as usual, with the only Fourth of July parade in Mario...
18/06/2024

The City of Lawrence’s annual Fourth Fest celebration will start, as usual, with the only Fourth of July parade in Marion County.

The City of Lawrence’s annual Fourth Fest celebration will start, as usual, with the only Fourth of July parade in Marion County. The parade begins at 10 a.m. The usual route begins at Harrison Hill Elementary School at the corner of 53rd Street and Richardt Avenue, heads south on Richardt then ea...

The City of Lawrence has entered into an agreement with Ivy Tech, which has a campus in Lawrence, to provide preceptor s...
17/06/2024

The City of Lawrence has entered into an agreement with Ivy Tech, which has a campus in Lawrence, to provide preceptor services for students interested in becoming paramedics or EMTs.

The City of Lawrence has entered into an agreement with Ivy Tech, which has a campus in Lawrence, to provide preceptor services for students interested in becoming paramedics or EMTs. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved an affiliation agreement during its regular June ...

Hamilton County resident Micah Beckwith is the Indiana Republican Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor following the ...
17/06/2024

Hamilton County resident Micah Beckwith is the Indiana Republican Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor following the state party’s convention June 15.

Hamilton County resident Micah Beckwith is the Indiana Republican Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor following the state party’s convention June 15. Beckwith, a Noblesville pastor, announced his campaign for the seat in June 2023 and was chosen despite gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s...

An ordinance to increase trash fees for City of Lawrence residents was introduced during the June 3 regular Lawrence Com...
13/06/2024

An ordinance to increase trash fees for City of Lawrence residents was introduced during the June 3 regular Lawrence Common Council meeting and will be considered for approval on June 26.

An ordinance to increase trash fees for City of Lawrence residents was introduced during the June 3 regular Lawrence Common Council meeting and will be considered for approval June 26. The ordinance calls for a monthly trash and recycling collection fee of $17.50 per household, with a senior discou

A 26-acre nature park at 82nd Street and Sargent Road in Lawrence Township’s Mud Creek Valley officially opened with a r...
13/06/2024

A 26-acre nature park at 82nd Street and Sargent Road in Lawrence Township’s Mud Creek Valley officially opened with a ribbon cutting June 9.

A 26-acre nature park at 82nd Street and Sargent Road in Lawrence Township’s Mud Creek Valley officially opened with a ribbon cutting June 9. The Sargent Road Nature Park project was spearheaded by the Mud Creek Conservancy land trust, which entered into an agreement to purchase the property in 20...

The Indianapolis Gaelic Athletic Association is hosting a Gaelic games tournament, with teams traveling from as far away...
11/06/2024

The Indianapolis Gaelic Athletic Association is hosting a Gaelic games tournament, with teams traveling from as far away as Mexico to participate. The tournament is set for June 15 at the Indianapolis World Sports Park, 1313 S. Post Rd., with games starting at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Admission is free for spectators.

Gaelic football has elements similar to American football, soccer, basketball and volleyball. But — while its origins are not clear — it appears to predate them all, with recorded games traced back to the late 1600s. Ciaran Connery celebrates his Irish roots every Sunday, playing Gaelic football...

The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township is offering Summer Servings, a free meal service for community mem...
11/06/2024

The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township is offering Summer Servings, a free meal service for community members 18 and younger, daily through July 19.

The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township is offering Summer Servings, a free meal service for community members 18 and younger, daily through July 19. There will be no meal service on the holidays of June 19 and July 4, according to the district. Locations and times for the meal servi

Arts for Lawrence offers classes and studio time for local residents interested in learning a new craft or honing their ...
10/06/2024

Arts for Lawrence offers classes and studio time for local residents interested in learning a new craft or honing their skills. Upcoming opportunities include ceramics classes and life drawing.

Arts for Lawrence offers classes and studio time for residents interested in learning a new craft or honing their skills. On June 20, the nonprofit is offering a one-time ceramics class led by Laura Harms at the Arts for Lawrence Visual Arts Center, 8970 Otis Ave. “This class includes two hours of

Health officials in Indiana are warning the public about the emergence of the drug medetomidine — a non-opioid sedative ...
07/06/2024

Health officials in Indiana are warning the public about the emergence of the drug medetomidine — a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine — mixed with illicit substances.

Health officials in Indiana are warning the public about the emergence of the drug medetomidine — a non-opioid sedative used in veterinary medicine — mixed with illicit substances. The Indiana Department of Health issued a statewide alert June 5 to coroners, law enforcement and first responders....

A group of Geist Reservoir property owners is in the process of creating a Geist Conservancy District, with the aim of m...
06/06/2024

A group of Geist Reservoir property owners is in the process of creating a Geist Conservancy District, with the aim of maintaining the body of water with more extensive algae treatments, dredging and sediment control.

A group of Geist Reservoir property owners is in the process of creating a Geist Conservancy District, with the aim of maintaining the body of water with more extensive algae treatments, dredging and sediment control. The Geist Coalition is a volunteer organization that was formed about 20 years ag

A crowd of Hoosier golf enthusiasts gathered June 5 to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the new Indiana Golf he...
05/06/2024

A crowd of Hoosier golf enthusiasts gathered June 5 to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the new Indiana Golf headquarters at The Fort Golf Resort, 6002 N. Post Rd. in Lawrence.

A crowd of Hoosier golf enthusiasts gathered June 5 to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the new Indiana Golf headquarters at The Fort Golf Resort, 6002 N. Post Rd. in Lawrence. The nonprofit has raised about $5.6 million for the project, said capital campaign chair Steve Sterrett. That is

Run, walk, or cycle your way to fitness: Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge and Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge registrat...
05/06/2024

Run, walk, or cycle your way to fitness: Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge and Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge registration opens • Current Publishing https://youarecurrent.com/2024/06/05/run-walk-or-cycle-your-way-to-fitness-indianapolis-500-mile-challenge-and-gasoline-alley-250-mile-challenge-registration-opens/ 500 Festival

Although the month of May is over, the spirit of racing continues as registration is underway for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge and the Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge. Presented by the 500 Festival, both events are virtual fitness challenges. Participants are tasked to complete 500 mile

With its long history as a military town, the City of Lawrence has many veterans living in and near the community. One o...
04/06/2024

With its long history as a military town, the City of Lawrence has many veterans living in and near the community. One of the city’s newest employees — combat veteran and U.S. Army Reserve Battalion Commander Matthew Hall — will lead a new effort to reach out to those veterans and make sure they’re getting the services they’re entitled to receive.

With its long history as a military town, the City of Lawrence has many veterans living in and near the community. One of the city’s newest employees — combat veteran and U.S. Army Reserve Battalion Commander Matthew Hall — will lead a new effort to reach out to those veterans and make sure th...

The Lawrence Common Council voted unanimously in favor of new stop signs at Chadworth Way and Chadworth Court on Kenswor...
04/06/2024

The Lawrence Common Council voted unanimously in favor of new stop signs at Chadworth Way and Chadworth Court on Kensworth Drive. The traffic control measure was requested by a resident of that neighborhood concerned about drivers speeding through the area.

The City of Lawrence will have a new all-way stop following action by the Lawrence Common Council June 3. The council voted unanimously in favor of new stop signs at Chadworth Way, Chadworth Court and Kensworth Drive. The traffic control measure was requested by a resident of that neighborhood, s

MSD of Lawrence Township teacher Ann Clough of Forest Glen Elementary School has won the 2024 Excellence Design Challeng...
03/06/2024

MSD of Lawrence Township teacher Ann Clough of Forest Glen Elementary School has won the 2024 Excellence Design Challenge, sponsored by the Lawrence Township School Foundation. Clough’s winning proposal, titled Revolutionizing Resources: Transforming Plastic Waste into 3D Printing Filament, was identified as best affecting efficiency, effectiveness and improved outcomes.

MSD of Lawrence Township teacher Ann Clough of Forest Glen Elementary School has won the 2024 Excellence Design Challenge, sponsored by the Lawrence Township School Foundation. According to an announcement from the district, the Design Challenge financially rewards district staff members for innov

Ron Brumbarger, a Westfield resident who assembled the team, took a crack at the case with a group of students from Appr...
29/05/2024

Ron Brumbarger, a Westfield resident who assembled the team, took a crack at the case with a group of students from Apprentice University in 2022 but was not able to solve it. Now, with improved technologies and a handpicked team, he is optimistic there will be a different result.

While many people look forward to spending their summers in the sun, a newly formed group of volunteer sleuths is eager to spend the next three months immersed in something quite chilly. The eight members of Team Monocles are using their distinct backgrounds and advanced artificial intelligence pro

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township recently honored three staff members with annual awards. Gracie Sahm w...
28/05/2024

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township recently honored three staff members with annual awards. Gracie Sahm was named Teacher of the Year, Julie Hils is Classified Staff Member of the Year and Conni Davis is the Administrator of the Year, according to an announcement from the district.

The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township recently honored three staff members with annual awards. Gracie Sahm was named Teacher of the Year, Julie Hils is the Classified Staff Member of the Year and Conni Davis is the Administrator of the Year, according to an announcement from t

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