[ September 27, 2008; ] One in 10 Americans will be struck with a liver disease at some point in their lives. Right here in Geist, that boils down to about 1,300 residents.

These are statistics Janet Sodell shares with others in her role as Community Events Coordinator for the American Liver Foundation. But they are more than just numbers […]

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When life comes crashing down on you unexpectedly, you must make a choice to give up or go on. Cave in or reach out. Wallow in misery or count your blessings.
One Geist family has chosen to turn a life-altering diagnosis into a life-enhancing opportunity. Their inspiring story turns us toward thankfulness and motivates us […]

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Truly Moving Pictures announced today that it will offer a new FEST Pass, an inclusive ticket that will grant pass holders access to an unlimited number of screenings during the course of the 2008 Heartland Film Festival, which will take place Oct. 16-24 in Indianapolis. The FEST Pass also includes admission for one to the […]

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[ September 4, 2008; 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. ]
Head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and adoptive parent will provide keynote address during awards dinner following inaugural golf outing at Hawthorns Golf & Country Club-tickets available to the public.
Adoptions of Indiana announced today that Coach Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, will serve as guest of honor and keynote speaker for […]

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We first met Echo Point’s Kim and Marissa Manlove three years ago when we profiled them as our “Meet Your Neighbors” for April 2005. Kim and Marissa lost their teenage son, David, to inhaling or “huffing” at a friend’s house in June of 2001. To help deal with David’s loss and to enlighten other […]

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Proceeds from the inaugural Geist Half Marathon came in higher than expected thanks to a sold-out field and great sponsor support.
This week, the Geist Half Marathon board of directors announced that $20,000 from the inaugural race will be split evenly between the Hamilton Southeastern School Foundation and the Lawrence Township School Foundation earmarked for health […]

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[ August 22, 2008 to August 24, 2008. ]  The Indianapolis Air Show is billed as the place for “extreme family fun.” And indeed, this renowned event at Mt. Comfort Airport lives up to its reputation, offering an array of thrills and wonders with its mesmerizing sights and sounds.

An event of this scale does not happen without the tireless efforts of many volunteers. While […]

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By Sherri Williams -
Do you enjoy running? Do you like donating to charity? Do you enjoy crisp invigorating October days? Why not combine all of these into one!
It is almost time for the Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon. This year’s race is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, in the historic Fort […]

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The Education Department of Indiana estimates that 700,000 Indiana adults are functionally illiterate. Another 850,000 Hoosiers over the age of 25 do not have a high school diploma.
The City of Lawrence and Community Health Network have joined forces with WriteStuff Writers to create the first-of-its-kind celebration of reading in central Indiana: Indy BookTalk to be […]

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Now that the Geist Watershed Alliance (GWA) has received its grant of $54,000 from the Lake and River Enhancements (LARE) section of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), it is positioned to make a major impact on the future health of Geist Reservoir, as well as the other waters in this regional basin.Important decisions […]

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