News 2008-08-02 Andanh.com

Officials: Layoffs planned at Mishawaka food pantry; cafe to close Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:33:00 EST
MISHAWAKA -- Three of four jobs at The Bridge, a food pantry that serves about 2,300 clients per month, will be cut as of Aug. 22.

IU grants total more than half a billion dollars Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:47:00 EST
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University received more than half a billion dollars in research grants and awards during the 2007-2008 fiscal year, breaking previous records for the school and marking a 21 percent jump over last year.

Boy abandoned in Wal-Mart identified Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:40:00 EST
FRANKFORT — Police said Friday they have identified a toddler abandoned by his mother in a Wal-Mart store as a 3-year-old boy born in Indianapolis.

14-year-old boy injured in house fire in South Bend Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:06:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- A 14-year-old boy suffered burns to his legs Friday in a house fire in the 2100 block of South Chapin Street, near Rum Village Park.

Former School City of Mishawaka chief dies :David Hendrix was a fixture in volunteer community Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:24:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- David Hendrix, a longtime educator and former School City of Mishawaka superintendent, died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday at his lake home in Boyne City, Mich. He was 64.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m. EDT today Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:04:00 EST
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of Michiana, effective until 9 p.m. EDT.

Chicago area police investigate links in Lane Bryant shootings :South Bend woman killed along with Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:14:00 EST
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (AP) -- Police were investigating a possible link between the February killings at a Lane Bryant store in suburban Chicago and a shooting on the city's South Side in April, officials said today.

Gas main break on Indiana 23 cuts service to about 150 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:54:00 EST
GRANGER -- About 150 Northern Indiana Public Service Co. customers are without gas after a contractor hit a gas main this afternoon at Indiana 23 and Santa Monica Drive.

Police identify body pulled from river in Elkhart Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:21:00 EST
ELKHART — Police have identified a body pulled from the St. Joseph River on Thursday night. Two fisherman found Darrell Taylor's body behind a home on Rainbow Bend Boulevard.

Coroner: Autopsy doesn't show cause of death of man found in Elkhart river Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:46:00 EST
ELKHART -- The Elkhart Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a man whose body was found Thursday by two fishermen on the north side of the St. Joseph River in the area of the 1700 block of Rainbow Bend.

Work begins on McKinley-Ironwood intersection in South Bend Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:55:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Road improvements to the east side of the McKinley Avenue and Ironwood Drive intersection have started and will last through Dec. 1. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction during construction.

Conduit repair to restrict traffic on Jefferson in South Bend Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:40:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Motorists can expect restricted traffic flow in the 300 block of West Jefferson Boulevard from Monday through next Friday

Cass defendant attempts suicide after conviction Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:29:00 EST
A Pokagon Township man was convicted in Cass County Circuit Court on Thursday of repeatedly sexually molesting a young girl, then attempted to kill himself as the verdict was read.

General Motors posts staggering 2nd quarter losses Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:41:00 EST
DETROIT— General Motors Corp. said Friday its losses widened to $15.5 billion in the second quarter as North American sales plummeted and the company faced expenses due to labor unrest and its massive restructuring plan.

Singing, dancing make Civic's 'West Side Story' energetic Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:31:00 EST
SOUTH BEND -- Under the direction of David Chudzynski and Michael Cripe, South Bend Civic Theatre's production of "West Side Story" features superb singing and dancing from its mostly young cast.

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Delaware, Madison, Randolph counties Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:41:00 EST

Obituaries for Saturday Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:13:00 EST

Suspect in 5 anthrax-letter deaths kills self Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:14:00 EST

BLOG: Prep gymnastics in trouble? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:17:00 EST

Race-car filled building burns in Delaware County Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:49:00 EST

Nurse accused of sex with Hendricks County jail inmate Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:36:00 EST

Marvin Harrison to miss Colts' preseason opener Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:32:00 EST

At the state fair: crawl through a 40-foot model of human colon Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:38:00 EST

Watch Cole Smithey's movie reviews Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:25:00 EST

Jobless rate rises to 4-year high Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:44:00 EST

Another Successful Year for the Great Greenway Tour Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:11:00 EST
The 8th annual Midwest HealthStrategies' Great Greenway Tour was a huge success. Close to 400 riders participated. Visitors from Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri and all over Indiana enjoyed the Greenway. Cyclists chose their distance at registration and then headed out for a day of fun. We had riders traveling in a range of 10 miles to 114 miles. One rider from Indianapolis completed her first 100-mile ride!

Coming August 11 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:40:00 EST
The United Way needs your help. Find out more on August 11.

Family 'test-drives' a new dog on trail Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:53:00 EST
My family had a new experience on the Greenway this past weekend: walking an unfamiliar dog. Our previous, extensive dog-walking-on-the-Greenway experience had been with our beloved lab-mix Buddy, who made clear on walks the fact that we had flunked obedience school with every enthusiastic lunge to the side or tail-wagging trot ahead of the person tugging on the other end of the leash. But since Buddy died last fall, we've had none of that doggy delight to perk up our walks. So at a friend's recommendation, we decided this Saturday to give ARF's Pounds for Hounds program a try, borrowing a dog from the shelter for a stroll on the neighboring trail. We're not ready to adopt another dog right now, so this event was not to be the first step down that route, just a casual one-time date for a walk, no strings (other than the leash) attached. We arrived right around 9:30 a.m., having heard that the program is so popular the available dogs go quickly. Max, a newly arrived cocker spaniel, joined us, and we set out with him, heading north across Riggin Road and along the stretch of Greenway going past I&M. The walk went just fine, all told, but it wasn't really long enough to count as much exercise. For starters, Max — while perfectly sweet and friendly and doggish — was not as vigorous a walker as Buddy had been, so progress was somewhat slower than we were accustomed to. (His previous owner, we learned later, was older and couldn't walk him a lot, so he wasn't really used to it, or perhaps in the greatest shape for a 3-year-old pooch.) Also, it was getting pretty hot already, and apart from how we people felt, we were worried about Max, who had quite a lot of long, black fur (due to be cut the next week, the woman at ARF told us). We had water bottles along for everyone, including Max, and stopped regularly to offer him drinks. Several times the water break turned into Max just lying down on the side of the Greenway for a while — which Buddy would not have done under duress; too much to see and smell! — and we would all settle down, too, until he was ready to go. The only time he really seemed to get excited was when other dogs were nearby, a frequent occurrence with so many other ARF dogs out walking, too. Keeping Max and all three of us out of the way of passing bikes, runners and faster walkers on a very busy day on the Greenway was tricky, too, but ultimately we made it maybe half a mile out and then back to ARF. I presume Max enjoyed the stroll, and we'll likely try it again, if Max or some other ARF resident is game. We'll bring the water (and a plastic bag — just in case) if they're ready to put paws to pavement!

'Accidental' rider becomes an expert Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:53:00 EST
I became a cyclist by accident. After not really having ridden much since my grade school days, my wife and I purchased bikes in 2000. We rode a little, but the next summer is when I hit my stride. With my wife pregnant with our first child and wanting to leave our only vehicle with her, I got out of the car and onto the seat for my evening commute. At that point, I began commuting on two wheels nine or 10 months out of the year. Then I started to ride for fun and fitness on the Cardinal Greenway. And then I gradually eased into long rides here and in Indianapolis and eventually participating in events such as the annual Greenway ride locally and even a day in the Hilly. I know how lucky I am to have access to the Greenway. A friend of mine from college, Josh Brewster, is one of the volunteers working tirelessly to get the B&O rail-to-trail project on the west side of Indy rolling. Currently, nothing is paved, and only a small portion of trail has been cleared. The B&O trail folks continue to raise money and awareness in an attempt to make their dream a reality. I even recall the rail-to-trail project in the Peoria, Ill., area where I grew up. I walked a couple of times on the trail as part of the annual Crop Walk, but none of the trail was paved (it was covered with wood chips) and there were areas that were washed out some after being pelted by spring rains. Plus, at the time, the trail wasn't very long and was in a remote area on the edge of the city, making it quite a drive to go for a walk or ride. Meanwhile, every once in a while I can ride the few blocks from my house to Westside Park, hop on the White River Greenway, connect to the Cardinal Greenway and make the 33-mile trip to Losantville and back on beautifully paved trail in some scenic, open Indiana farm country. At some point, possibly this fall, I hope to ride the trail to Losantville, then take other routes to the Cambridge City area, where my in-laws live. Beyond that, I look forward to the completion of the trail to Richmond and connection of Henry County trails to the Greenway, more distance and more challenges for this accidental cyclist.

Cop accused of brutality disputes FBI evidence Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
HAMMOND | Federal jurors may have to decide in a case of alleged police brutality who is more credible -- a former Gary deputy police chief or an FBI special agent.

Former nurse pleads guilty to drug theft Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
VALPARAISO | Elizabeth West apologized Friday for stealing medications while working as a nurse at the Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus.

Send-off for Statue of Liberty replica is Sunday Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
GRIFFITH | Preparation for this lady's trip to St. Louis on Sunday requires 80 trucks and a two-state police escort.

Judge orders arrest of no-show juror Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
CROWN POINT | A judge ordered the arrest Friday of a former Lake County Criminal Court juror suspected of lying and avoiding jury duty last spring.

It's no walk in the park Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
DYER | Dog owners who'd like to walk their pets in Dyer, Schererville or Whiting parks are out of luck.

South Shore repairs to affect service to South Bend Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
The South Shore commuter line will halt service on 18 weekends next summer and autumn between Gary and South Bend to replace aged overhead wires that carry power to the trains.

Nurse pleads guilty to stealing medication Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:16:21 -0500
VALPARAISO | Elizabeth West apologized Friday for stealing medications while working as a nurse at the Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus.

Budget makers' deadline extended Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
INDIANAPOLIS | The state is giving local government an extra two months to set budgets for next year, a move that will allow cities, schools and other service providers to better adjust to a property tax overhaul legislators approved in the spring.

S'ville gets log cabin rolling Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
SCHERERVILLE | It moved like a choreographed dance.

Sheriff asked to document savings Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
CROWN POINT | Lake County government fiscal officers are asking Sheriff Rogelio "Roy" Dominguez to prove he is saving money by following recommendations of the Good Government study.

BP uses old Sterk's store as training facility Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
With a $3.8 billion expansion project on the horizon, BP's Whiting Refinery already has expanded its training space with a new lease in Hammond.

Workers picket Arc BRIDGES site Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
GARY | About 50 employees of Arc BRIDGES and their supporters picketed outside the nonprofit's main office Friday morning in Gary, some wearing shirts with logos stating, Quality Job$=Quality Care.

One killed, two injured in crash Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
MERRILLVILLE | A 53-year-old Merrillville man was killed Friday in a three-vehicle crash.

Charter school teacher wins award Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | A Gary charter school teacher won a $10,000 award for excellence in teaching from his school's administrators.

Police revisit 1982 cold case homicide Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
GARY | Lake County police have opened a cold case investigation into the 26-year-old shotgun killing of Roger Hilton in the city's Black Oak section.

Tanning salon voyeurism alleged Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
CROWN POINT | The Lake County prosecutor's office charged a St. John man Friday with attempting to photograph a woman undressing in a Schererville tanning salon.

Lake County news in brief Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
CROWN POINT Hobart man nets prison term in school break-in

East Lake County news in brief Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
CROWN POINT Music star Springfield to receive the city's key

Lake County Fair opens with emergency personnel cook-off Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
CROWN POINT | The heat from the grill added to the 88-degree temperatures, but the grill masters at the Lake County Fair's opening day were focused on only one thing -- winning.

Police seeking man accused of following girl, 11 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
HIGHLAND | Highland police are looking for a man accused of chasing an 11-year old girl on her bike.

News in brief Sat, 2 Aug 2008 00:38:46 -0500
DYER Third woman charged in robbery at Jewel A Hammond woman has been charged with resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor, in connection with a June robbery in a grocery store parking lot, Dyer Detective Cmdr. Ken Croft said.

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