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Commencement held for BDU students
INDIANAPOLIS — Setting goals and making dreams come true was the theme for the Ben Davis University High School commencement held May 26.

May 26, 2012 2 Photos 1 Slideshow
Vincennes partners with virtual academy
Beginning in the fall, Achieve Virtual Education Academy will offer college credit courses in partnership with Vincennes University. The two schools signed a memorandum of understanding creating the partnership April 24.

May 14, 2012
BDHS band director resigns amid allegations
John Papandria resigned as director of the Ben Davis High School bands after learning that the district was in the process of terminating his employment.

March 8, 2012 1 Photo
Business journalist speaks to West Side Chamber
Members of the West Side Chamber of Commerce gathered to celebrate the group’s first anniversary and were treated to a visit by Gerry Dick, creator and host of “Inside INdiana Business.”

December 12, 2011 1 Photo
School district seeks help from community
The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township is actively seeking volunteer tutors to help save the Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center from a state takeover.

December 5, 2011 1 Photo
School district files suit against former superintendent
The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township has filed a civil lawsuit against former Superintendent Terry Thompson, citing “deceitful” schemes to bilk the district out of millions of dollars.

November 21, 2011
Handbags for Hope to help domestic violence center
The staff and volunteers for Beacon of Hope are busily preparing for a fundraiser — Handbags of Hope. The event is set for noon Nov. 12 at the Country Club of Indianapolis.

October 24, 2011
Simply Eyebrows opens first airport location
Simply Eyebrows has expanded its beauty brand, which includes walk-in eyebrow threading, lash extension services, and henna art, to the Indianapolis International Airport.

October 12, 2011
Beacon of Hope marks annual awareness campaign
The staff at Beacon of Hope Center for Women is busily preparing for activities commemorating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since the domestic abuse center opened its doors two years ago it has helped 2,015 people.

October 4, 2011 1 Photo
Zup’s BBQ for Kids
September 2, 2011 6 Photos
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