The Indianapolis Star

Officials were set to unveil the name of Boone County's new YMCA during a groundbreaking ceremony today in Lebanon. Full Story »

NOBLESVILLE -- Donations are being accepted today through Friday for Good Samaritan Network's annual Christmas Give-Away. The greatest need is for new clothing and toys for Hamilton County residents ages 5 to 13. Full Story »

Brownsburg officials will announce their new town manager at the regular Town Council meeting Thursday. Council President Gary Hood declined to disclose the person's name prior to the meeting at 7 p.m. A reception for the new town manager will be about 8 p.m., Hood said. Full Story »

Moore's Market owner tried to put out fire in second-floor apartments. Full Story »

PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Gatorade is discontinuing its Tiger Woods drink but says it made the decision before the golfer's car accident led to a media firestorm surrounding his personal life. Full Story »

EAST CHICAGO, Ind. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is testing for lead in the soil around homes in East Chicago that are near one the nation's most polluted sites. Full Story »

GOSHEN, Ind. -- A train hit and injured a Goshen College student as it passed through the school's northern Indiana campus. Full Story »

Complaint says threat of extra fine if fighting citation fails violates constitutional rights. Full Story »

Indianapolis area will dodge much of snow aimed at Midwest. Full Story »

More gambling competition is coming, and if Indiana wants to protect its casino turf, the state should consider several changes, according to a legislative report released Tuesday. Full Story »

FISHERS, Ind. -- A ghost-employment investigation that resulted in the arrests of a former Fishers parks superintendent and his son also has led to the resignation of the town's parks director, officials said Tuesday. Full Story »

MUNCIE, Ind. -- Mayor Sharon McShurley on Tuesday issued an urgent plea to the public to adopt pets from the animal shelter before it closes at the end of the year. Full Story »

Carmel -- The $33.2 million bond issue to finish the final stretch of the Keystone project has been reduced to $26.6 million. Full Story »

Greenwood -- Greenwood and White River Township officials agreed Tuesday to move ahead with a May referendum on whether to merge the city and township but pushed back the date it would take effect to Jan. 1, 2011. Full Story »

Greenwood -- The Center Grove School Board voted unanimously Monday night not to renew the contract of Superintendent Steven Stephanoff. Full Story »

Avon -- Avon High School leaders will host a second parent forum today on a proposed new high school master schedule. Full Story »

Brownsburg -- The Hendricks County Health Department will provide a limited number of H1N1 influenza vaccinations Thursday to Brownsburg students and other high-priority groups. Full Story »

After more than 25 years of providing fire and safety equipment and public education to Northside residents, the Washington Township Fire Protection Contribution Fund will dissolve this week. Full Story »

Brownstown -- A judge has frozen the assets of a Southern Indiana town's clerk-treasurer accused by the state attorney general's office of overpaying herself by more than $365,000 in the past four years. Full Story »

Vincennes -- Visitors to Southern Indiana's memorial to Revolutionary War figure George Rogers Clark no longer have to pay a fee to see his statue. Full Story »

Rep. Phil Hinkle, R-Indianapolis, will host the final installments of his 2009 quarterly town hall meetings beginning at 6:30 p.m. today at the Pike Township Government Center, 5665 Lafayette Road. Full Story »

Avon High School leaders will host a second parent forum on a new, proposed high school master schedule. Two sessions will be offered at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the high school auditorium, 7575 E. County Road 150 South. Participants should enter through Door 33. Full Story »

Indy mall operator picks up 22 outlet centers in major metropolitan markets. Full Story »

Marion County prosecutor says he is unaware of any illegal practices by Timothy Durham's companies. Full Story »

BELVIDERE, Ill. -- A gas line exploded Monday at a technology plant in northern Illinois, sending aloft debris that killed a man at a nearby highway rest area. Full Story »