News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

Tree falls on Ireland Road, hits passing pickup truck Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:55:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- As he pushed through the dense branches of the tree straddling across Ireland Road, Ric DeBuysser heard a honking noise.

Westville man indicted over threatening letters to judges Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:48:00 EST
A Westville man faces an additional 10 years in prison and fines for allegedly sending threatening letters to federal judges, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Obama opens campaign office in South Bend Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:57:00 EST
SOUTH BEND-- Illinois Sen. Barack Obama opened up a campaign office in South Bend Saturday as part of his bid to be president. It's in St. Joseph County's Democratic headquarters downtown.

I-94 open after truck HazMat fire in Jackson County Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:22:00 EST
LEONI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A stretch of Interstate 94 in Jackson County has reopened following a fire involving a semitrailer hauling hazardous material.

Man sought in Anderson lawyer abduction back in custody Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:07:00 EST
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — A man whom police say abducted his attorney and left him bound before going on the lam for four days was taken into custody Saturday but not before trying to kill himself.

Dozens attend Indy prayer vigil for wounded officer Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:50:00 EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A prayer vigil for an Indianapolis policeman shot while trying to capture a homicide suspect drew scores of friends, family members and others outside the hospital where the officer remains in a coma.

Gas too costly? Get a ticket to ride Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:28:00 EST
Even as gasoline hovers somewhere north of 4 bucks, a savvy person can still travel from the south side of South Bend to University Park Mall for 75 cents -- without getting behind the wheel.

Police fatally shoot man with shotgun Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:02:00 EST
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) -- A 30-year-old man who authorities say raised a shotgun at officers has been fatally shot by police in Sterling Heights, Mich.

Driver arrested after allegedly fleeing crash scene Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:22:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- A driver struck and knocked down a light pole at the U.S. 20-Mayflower Road roundabout this morning.

'Sparrows' takes flight at Civic Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:20:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Director Scot Purkeypile takes some real chances with his production of "Journey of the Sparrows" at South Bend Civic Theatre.

Storms, severe weather likely Saturday Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:51:00 EST
Storms and possible severe weather are expected across much of Michiana Saturday.

Walls, Hord out of ND picture Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:39:00 EST
Notre Dame's secondary, expected to be one of the deepest positions on the team in 2008, took a big hit Friday with the announcement that starting cornerback Darrin Walls will not be enrolled for the fall semester because of personal reasons.

White named state's top junior Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:21:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Dustin White has quite a dilemma on his hands.

Nanotechnology's future is bright but uncertain :Key breakthroughs might take place here. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:01:00 EST
SOUTH BEND ---- The future of nanotechnology is as immense as it is uncertain.

Anheuser-Busch, InBev reported to be talking after weeks of bickering Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:44:00 EST
ST. LOUIS -- After weeks of public bickering, Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.'s board is likely to accept a sweetened buyout offer from the Belgian-based brewer InBev SA as early as this weekend, a published report said.

Briefcase: July 12, 2008 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EST
There's still time to file for stimulus check

Maybe Constitution is due for a review Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:55:00 EST
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the regulation of handgun ownership suggests we may need a new Constitution.

Baby Beatie: Two mommies and two daddies? Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:53:00 EST
BOSTON -- One of the expressions my grandmother uttered with feeling and frequency was that "one man should have one baby." I never knew if this was a wish or a curse, but I'm pretty sure she never imagined Thomas Beatie.

Past time to join Green Revolution Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:51:00 EST
Whoever gave the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research its bland, unwieldy name clearly lacked a sense of drama. But the seemingly mundane CGIAR, as it is sometimes called, has played a quietly astonishing role in recent world history.

Seeing to kids' vision needs Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:50:00 EST
Seeing is believing. Prevent Blindness Indiana, with its phalanx of volunteers, has the numbers to prove its extraordinary achievements.

The sound and the Fury :New high-tech attraction tells Niagara Falls story. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:48:00 EST
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — The biggest challenge in creating a new tourist attraction at Niagara Falls is trying to live up to the main event.

Stay alert for wildlife in road Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:46:00 EST
One dead brown snake. These docile reptiles rarely get larger than about 10 inches. They like moist places, and this one was apparently trying to cross the road that divided the wetland in which it lived.

Where'd you go? Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:39:00 EST
Share a photo and/or an anecdote from your recent travels and you might steer your fellow Tribune readers in the right direction (or away from a bad one) on their next trip.

Kids to sample pioneer life at cabin Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:35:00 EST
Long before there was fast food or computers, a meal would have been caught from the St. Joseph River and folks would have communicated using a quill and ink.

Tubes time :Waybill and Co. headline Venetian Festival lineup. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:23:00 EST
Fee Waybill apologizes when he returns to the telephone line.

Band's evolving sound on 'Upstroke' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:18:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Do not hire Jassy Grazz to play your wedding.

Steve Evans sings jazz 'in character' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:14:00 EST
Steve Evans wouldn't be the first person to say listening to the "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman" classic album was a life-changing experience.

'Psych,' '80s live in perfect harmony Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:12:00 EST
James Roday and Dulé Hill are reciting the television influences from their favorite decade.

Hog heaven :Harley-Davidson museum adds vroom to Milwaukee's rebirth. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:59:00 EST
MILWAUKEE -- One step closer. That was the guiding principle in developing the new Harley-Davidson Museum, which opened last week.

Baseball Project hits musical homerun Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:43:00 EST
More people may watch football, but baseball is arguably our most beloved sport.

Young Company to present 'The Witch' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:40:00 EST
THREE OAKS -- The Young Company, an outgrowth of the University of Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, will perform "The Witch" at 7 p.m. Saturday at Dewey Cannon Park, behind Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks.

Embroidered threads flow like artwork Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:39:00 EST
THREE OAKS -- An artists' reception will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. July 20 at Packer Schopf Gallery, 22 N Elm St.

Artists work outside their 'comfort zone' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:38:00 EST
THREE OAKS -- "Out of the Box and Beyond the Web #4," an exhibition featuring works by 18 artists, is currently on display at The Gallery at the Vickers, Vickers Theatre, 6 N. Elm St.

Make the move from Endurathon spectator to participant Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:30:00 EST
MUNCIE- Maybe it was the roar of the crowd as the Endurathoners approached the finish line with smiles on their faces and their hands in the air.

Shorter race attracts local athletes Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:29:00 EST
MUNCIE- Mya Scheib, 12, of Muncie was so inspired by her parents' participation in this year's Endurathon, she decided to try out the youth triathlon on Sunday to follow their lead.

Another judge wants answers from DTF Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:33:00 EST
Judge John Feick orders Prosecutor Mark McKinney to submit a report within 10 days.

Fugitive caught, tries to kill himself Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
ANDERSON -- Police on Saturday captured the Anderson fugitive who had abducted his attorney at knifepoint last Monday and left him tied up an Rangeline Nature Preserve.

Presidential campaign excitement returns Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:57:00 EST
MUNCIE- The November presidential election became more of reality in Muncie Saturday with the opening of the campaign headquarters for presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama.

Yorktown wrestlers hoping national title leads to big year Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:39:00 EST
YORKTOWN -- Wrestlers recently worked up a sweat half a year away from the Yorktown Tigers' upcoming winter season.

Profile: Kelly Fischer and son Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
Background: Kelly and her son, Reed, 22 months, took the family's 1970 Mercury Cougar convertible to Morrow's Meadow on Thursday to walk and play at the park's playground. A Carmel native, Kelly is married to Robert Fischer, a New Orleans native. The couple have another son, Noah, 7, who is blind and autistic -- plus Bob's grown sons from a previous marriage, Tristan Fischer-Smith, 26, and Logan, 22. He is a Ball State University professor, and Kelly is an instructor, both in the psychology department.

Column: Horses do the running; they take care of the losing Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:14:00 EST
My wife and I recently went to the horse races in Anderson.

Teens at YMCA Camp Crosley to move to new housing area Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:00 EST
NORTH WEBSTER — Teen campers at the Camp Crosley YMCA are going to get a big surprise when they get to camp this weekend: a new village just for them. A branch of the YMCA of Muncie, Camp Crosley has had a high level of teenage involvement. The new housing area allows the camp to better serve that particular population.

Two seriously hurt in traffic accident Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:03:00 EST
FARMLAND — Two people were seriously injured early Saturday when their vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole and rollled over, state police reported.

BSU football racking up recruits Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:05:00 EST
MUNCIE -- It's still early, but Ball State football is finding an edge on the recruiting trail for the incoming freshman class of 2009.

Endurathon athletes, weather duke it out Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:15:00 EST
MUNCIE — Mother Nature proved to be the real winner Saturday at the Muncie Endurathon.

Men's champ can finally celebrate title Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:06:00 EST
MUNCIE -- At the 2006 Muncie Endurathon, Zach Ruble crossed the finish line first only to place second.

Indy woman claims title, redemption Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:47:00 EST
MUNCIE — Britta English returned to the Muncie Endurathon on Saturday to take care of some unsettled business.

Now playing: Daily sports community news Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:10:00 EST
The American Legion Muncie Chiefs will play Vincinnes at 1 p.m. in the Muncie Tourament held at McCullloch Park. The Chiefs will play Anderson 40 minutes after the completion of the first game.

BSU results: Daily Ball State sports news Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:14:00 EST
Ball State junior Kirsty O'Conner teamed with Stephanie Evans to win in match play competition on the final day of the European Team Championships held in Sweden. The Welsh pairing won 2 and 0 on Saturday as the team finished ninth of 16.

China has become more open, but government controls information Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:45:00 EST
Since the May 12 earthquake, China has seen an invasion of international media. The government response to this international media pressure has shown how much the People's Republic of China has moved toward transparency. In many cases, China seems to be much more open in revealing information to the international community, but extreme government control can still be seen in certain areas.

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