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GWCHS Cinco De Mayo Program

George Washington Community High School students model costumes for their Cinco de Mayo program featuring Latin music and dance 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, in the Cloyd Julian Auditorium. An evening of Latin activities begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria with dinner and refreshments served 5:30-6:15 p.m. All activities are free and open to [...]



Food & Dining


Learn more about your favorite brew

New site helps you learn more.
Do you love to curl up with your favorite cup of java in the winter time?  Does the thought of loose tea leaves give you the warm-and-fuzzies all over?  Search no more for the perfect cup of whatever your heart desires.  In the Weekend section of the Indianapolis Star online [...]





Living


GWCHS Participates in Global Youth Service Day

More than 300 students of George Washington Community High School partnered with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, National City Bank, LaPlaza, Washington’s Learning Communities Initiative, Harmony Corps and the We Care Neighborhood Association on Global Youth Service Day, April 24, to beautify the school grounds and a nearby pocket park, 50 S. Addison St. Assisted by a [...]



Community


Outstanding Leader Awarded to GWCSH Senior Doug Sprowl

George Washington Community HS senior Douglas Sprowl of Stringtown was honored with the top 2009 Outstanding Leader Award out of 502 junior cadets of this summer’s U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The award reads: “For the exceptional candidate who truly embodies the virtues of the United States Military Academy, Duty, Honor, Country.” At the [...]


WI Community Day Partners with Indy Pit Crew

The Indy Pit Crew will be attending the West Indianapolis Community Day on June 6, 2009 from 10am to 2pm. They will be providing FREE Vaccinations – 5 in 1 and Bordetella for ALL Dogs. Free Microchips for Pits and Pit Mixes and only $10.00 for all other breeds. Experienced dog handlers [...]

Sports


Indianpolis says goodbye to Hoosier Dome

Dome demolished, era in Indy sports history ends


Colts look for revenge on Jags tonight

With a win tonight the colts ensure a spot in the playoffs.

Business


Volunteer tax preparers needed

IABC will provide free tax filing assistance in 2009


City generates nearly half-million dollars in savings

The City of Indianapolis announced today the realization of approximately $500,000 in savings as the Indianapolis Bond Bank priced $126.2 million in tax anticipation notes at a rate lower than projected for the 2009 budget.

City-County News


City takes new tack in pothole war

Indianapolis has $1.4 million budgeted this year for pothole repairs, and legitimate claims from owners who have had their vehicles damaged should be covered.


Hybrids use tax dollars efficiently, promote sustainability efforts

The City of Indianapolis today announced the purchase of 85 hybrid vehicles in a move that combines fiscal responsibility with a commitment to a cleaner environment.


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