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University education schools inflate grades, critics charge
Nearly four of five students received A’s in Indiana University education classes in 2010-2011, but education deans at IU and other universities say grading is approached differently than in other schools, such as math.
Citizens to convert downtown steam plant from coal to gas
Citizens Energy Group plans to switch the primary power source for its Perry K Steam Plant in downtown Indianapolis from coal to natural gas, the utility announced Wednesday. The conversion will cost about $9 million.
State fines company in worker’s death
The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued Fairfield Manufacturing Co. Inc. nine safety violations and $14,500 in fines after the death of a worker. Kyle Rhodes, a 28-year-old employee of the Lafayette-based company, died in May after getting pinned between a forklift and a semi-trailer. Another worker injured his arm. The forklift had a malfunctioning parking brake and had been left unattended on an incline. The fines were reduced because the company is taking steps to improve safety after the incident.
Officers escape Martinsville gunman
Four law-enforcement officers trapped inside a rural central Indiana home during a standoff were able to escape without injury Wednesday morning, but a gunman remained in the home. A federal agent, two deputies from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and one officer from the Franklin City Police Department, were serving a warrant at the home east of Martinsville when shots were fired. They were pinned down for more than two hours before escaping. Family members of the gunman also were able to leave the home. Martinsville schools have been placed on lockdown.
Indiana Legislature taking 2-day break for Super Bowl
Demand for hotel rooms will make it difficult for some out-of-town lawmakers to find at hotel rooms or long-term residences in Indianapolis.
Area school district claims fraud by ex-superintendent
The lawsuit filed in Marion County court by the Wayne Township school district says Terry Thompson deceived school board members into approving more salary and compensation than he knew they would approve in contract negotiations.
Employees sue Finish Line over manager’s secret camera use
Indianapolis-based retailer Finish Line is fighting a lawsuit by five women who say their former store manager secretly recorded them in the bathroom and dressing room.
Local rental car firm named best in nation in J.D. Power survey
Indianapolis-based Ace Rent A Car expects boost in business after topping big national competitors for first time in J.D. Power and Associates survey.
More games lost as NBA players file antitrust lawsuit
The Indiana Pacers have already lost eight preseason games and eight regular-season games, with half of those events scheduled for Conseco Fieldhouse. Extending the stoppage through Dec. 15 will cost the Pacers another 15 games, including six at home.
Never too late
A 50-plus couple going to their first show at Indy Fringe can hold as much hope for the future as a teenager’s first infatuation with Shakespeare.
Postal Service mulls moving Muncie work to Indianapolis
The change would save an estimated $3.5 million while eliminating 41 jobs.
City-County Council Republican to propose tougher smoking ban
The Republican president of the City-County Council in Indianapolis says his party plans to introduce an expanded smoking ban that would take effect before the Super Bowl.
Angie’s List, Delphi to attempt IPOs in busiest week this year
U.S. initial public offerings are set to raise the most in six months in November as Delphi Automotive Plc and Angie’s List Inc. take advantage of the biggest rebound in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index in 20 years.
Ticket giveaway: Storytelling Arts plus Scotty’s Brewhouse
Win tickets to hear Patrick Ball's "The Christmas Rose."
Also this week
A trio of Heartland Film Festival Award-winning shorts is screened at the JCC Nov. 19. Details here.
Paul Simon performs Nov. 20 in a live concert (which is also being simulcast) from IU Auditorium in Bloomington. Details here.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony with pianist Jeffrey Kahane Nov. 17-19 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Details here.
The Nov. 19 IMCPL Fall Fest includes music, dance and a visit from TV judge Greg Mathis. Details here.
Eroica Trio takes the stage at the Palladium Nov. 19. Details here.
Pianist Lang Lang performs a one-night-only concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Nov. 22 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Details here.
Encore Vocal Arts performs Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” with Arsenal Tech’s chamber choir and Heifer International Nov. 19 at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Details here.
For the 10th-anniversary Tonic Ball, benefiting Second Helpings, local bands celebrate the music of R.E.M., David Bowie and Michael Jackson. The concerts and art show all take place Nov. 18 at a trio of Fountain Square venues. Details here.
“Happy Dranks Giving”
Nov. 18
ComedySportz Theatre
It’s a new revue—with a limited shelf life—from the sketch comedy crew that earned a boost with the Fringe Fest hit “School House Wrong.” This one takes on the holidays with the added twist that the audience will pick three company members to drink throughout the show. Details here.
John Mellencamp
Nov. 19
Clowes Hall
In what I think is an unprecedented weekend, you could see three of Indiana’s best-known singer-songwriters. Start with Jon McLaughlin at the Vogue Nov. 17. (Details here) Continue with John Hiatt, who comes back to town to headline WTTS’ Nov. 18 Rock to Read Benefit at the Murat. (Details here. ) And cap it off with John Mellencamp at Clowes Hall Nov. 19. (Details here.) On Sunday, you can rest.