A pair of first-inning home runs kept the Fishers softball team close in the early innings but No. 4 Southeastern proved to be too much Friday at FHS. In the final event of the Mudsock Trophy competition between the school-district rivals, HSE hammered 12 hits in a 12-3 victory. Southeastern clinched the trophy earlier this spring and finished with an 11-8 advantage in the final standings. Kathleen Maloof powered the HSE offense with three doubles in a 3-for-5 night that included three runs scored and two RBIs. Starting pitcher Taylor Rager added a 3-for-4 night with three runs scored. Brett

Okay, all you athletic directors who I offended when I wrote that the only reason I could find in going from a four class system to a three class system in high school sports was that ADs would be able to spend less time in the gym during weeknights of the basketball sectionals. I was only kidding, guys and gals. I’m not one to suggest that athletic directors don’t earn their paychecks, which, by the way, are pretty nice paychecks. And, most schools have two athletic directors; some have a couple of secretaries, and many schools have gone to hiring

Noblesville overcame a late 3-0 deficit with four runs in the sixth inning Thursday in a 4-3 victory over Kokomo at home. Kaylee Benefiel went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs in the victory. Katie Harrison added a 2-for-2 night with one double and two RBIs. Kaitlyn Flak earned the complete-game win after striking out 11 batters and allowing just one earned run. Sheridan edged in eighth inning Visiting Delphi scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to edge Sheridan 5-4 Thursday. The Blackhawks, after trailing 3-0 early in the contest, tied the game with three runs

Carmel 5, Noblesville 0 No. 1 singles: Lauren Deasy (N) lost to Courtney Wild (C) 6-2, 6-2 No. 2 singles: Shelby Baker (N) lost to Susie Chen (C) 6-4, 6-2 No. 3 singles: Katelyn Krivoshia lost to Amanda Nguyen (C) 6-1, 6-0 No. 1 doubles: Emily Samons and Lauren Baker (N) lost to Elizabeth Trancik and Olivia Trancik (C) 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 No. 2 doubles: Erika Podzielinski and Kathleen Brinegar (N) lost to Colleen Farrell and Sarah Rodefeld (C) 6-1, 6-0 Notes: Carmel is ranked No. 3, Noblesville is No. 20. Coach’s Comments: “No. 1 singles, No. 2 singles and

Kyle Guariello went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBIs as the Noblesville baseball team remained at the top of the Hoosier Crossroads Conference with a 5-3 win over McCutcheon Friday at Don Dunker Field. The win gave the Millers a two-game sweep. “In our minds we have to win out to control our own destiny,” said NHS coach Justin Keever, whose team is tied with Brownsburg at the top of the HCC with an 8-2 record. “We have a long way to go with eight games left in league play.” Ryan Byrne improved to 5-1 on the season after

Hamilton Heights High School After-Prom goers can gamble away their free “cash,” relax and enjoy the company of friends and their dates, or challenge someone in sumo wrestling or a bungee run. No matter what they decide to do tonight, it’s all free. After-Prom Coordinators and parents of junior students Brenda Gerbsch and Pat Van Dyke said that due to fundraising efforts the entire event will be free to students – even those juniors and seniors who don’t plan on attending prom. The After-Prom will be held midnight to 2 a.m. at the high school. The main activity will have

TISBURY, Mass. - A hand recount in a Massachusetts town shows residents aren't as evenly divided about alcohol sales as election officials initially thought.

AP - Strong sales of the video game "Rock Band" helped lift first-quarter earnings 33 percent at the entertainment company Viacom Inc., a major cable network operator which owns MTV and Nickelodeon.

Nicole Vujosevich wants to wash your car! … And your neighbor’s car … and your friend’s car … and your boss’ car too. The enterprising 14-year-old is hoping, in fact, to scrub as many cars as is humanly possible between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, May 10 at Red Bridge Park in Cicero. The Hamilton Heights High School freshman will have some help, of course, from the middle and high school youth groups at her church – Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cicero. Those same teens have also teamed up to become – well,

The Obama-Jeremiah Wright controversy has been fascinating to watch as it has unfolded over the past several weeks. I have moved from anger to ecstatic joy and now to sadness as race, politics and religion have interwoven under the bright lights of national scrutiny. Initially I was angered at the running of the video clips from Wright’s sermons. I was outraged at the tactics of whoever decided upon this media scheme. If someone isn’t occasionally upset by a line or two delivered in a pastor’s sermon then the pastor isn’t doing her or his job. To have a line

McCordsville United Methodist Church will host its annual series of free outdoor movies on the lawn of the church grounds. Beginning in May, movies will start at dusk on the second Friday of each month and families are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets for comfortable viewing. In the event of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the church basement. Families can bring their own refreshments or enjoy popcorn, cotton candy and other treats for a nominal fee provided by various church organizations and committees. The schedule includes: Friday, May 9 – “Cool Runnings” (PG); Friday,

A Noblesville resident, and member of the Noblesville ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for more than 13 years, Craig Larson was recently called to serve as bishop of that same congregation. The 45-year-old Industry Director for Engineering and Construction for Oracle Corporation will fill the position following the release of Bishop Byron Bullough who served in the lay-ministry capacity for more than five years. The local congregational leader for Latter-day Saints, the bishop earns his own living and receives no pay of any kind for his service in the Church. Although there is

Vacationing at their Florida home for the past 20 years, the Lucas family of Noblesville became enchanted with southern tea room culture. So much so in fact, they sought to open a tea parlor of their own in Noblesville. Mary Ann Lucas, co-owner of the Ruby Pear Tea Room in Noblesville welcomes guests to the tea parlor. “It’s much more intimate,” says Mary Ann Lucas,

Cars yield the right of way at a roundabout at the intersection of Harrell Parkway and Town Center Boulevard. Road signs warn pedestrians to walk with caution or point motorists in the right direction, giving the impression the intersection is in a small community. The community-feel is what developers of Hamilton Town Center and city of Noblesville officials had in mind for the outdoor mall, which had about 30 businesses officially open at 10 a.m. Friday. The opening of the businesses had special meaning

Noblesville resident Ken Geesaman is seeking the State Senate District 20 seat. Geesaman, a challenger to incumbent Luke Kenley, agreed with many issues the incumbent had to say Wednesday during a debate sponsored by the Hamilton County Young Republicans. The reason he seeks the office, Geesaman said, is personal. It is to help a friend out and many others, Geesaman believes, share his friend’s dilemma. Geesaman’s friend is a Carmel resident in his early 80s. The man is a veteran who has worked all his life but now lives on a fixed income. “His property taxes have

AGASSIZ, B.C. - A convicted killer who walked away from a minimum security facility in B.C.'s Fraser Valley earlier this week has walked back into custody.

CALGARY - The Calgary parents of identical quadruplet girls born last August sheepishly admit to a colourful way of telling them apart.

PATOKA LAKE, Ind. – Harvey Edwards and his partners declared the sea trial of their first floating cabin a surprising success. A success because it stayed afloat, taking on no water. A surprise because it floated away from the dock and headed out toward the lake. Seems no one had thought to tie it up. In 2004, Edwards’ Patoka Lake Marina became the first in the state to rent floating cabins. On the water but docked at the marina, the cabins offer an alternative to houseboats for those who want to be on the

Mothers to receive free tulip trees at Lincoln event In celebration of the role women played in Abraham Lincoln’s life, mothers attending a May 11 event marking the 200th anniversary of his birth will receive free tulip trees. On Mother’s Day – May 11 – the state where Lincoln spent his formative years will host one of only five national signature events created by the National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration. To be held at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City, Ind., the free event will celebrate the nation’s 16th president on the Spencer County land where

'High School Musical 3' begins filming in Salt Lake City; movie will go to theaters Oct. 24

NewsFactor - As most people are probably aware, 2008 is a presidential election year. One of the things political analysts will be looking at closely is whether the winning candidate has "coattails," or the ability to boost the vote totals of fellow party members running for the House and Senate.

A U.S. bride and groom arrested at their wedding reception after the bride trashed a set of conga drums in a spat with the band have pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: PG-13 - for some violence and reckless behavior   Avg. Score: 3/5     Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) — In the 1980s, Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner) is forbidden to watch any movies anywhere. But after his new best friend, Lee Carter (Will Poulter), shows him a bootleg copy of First Blood, the two kids become obsessed with making their own film. Then, when a French exchange student (Jules Sitruk) comes to town and effectively takes over production, the two boys need to figure out how they can finish their own movie on their own terms.

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: PG-13 - for some violence and reckless behavior   Avg. Score: 3/5     Details | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) The Gist — A quirky diversion, but that's about it.

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: R - for some sexuality   Avg. Score: 3.5/5     Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) — Jakob Beer (Robbie Kay) is just a young boy when the Nazis invade Poland in 1942 and kill his parents and abduct his older sister. After finally coming out of his hiding space when he feels safe, he's rescued by Athos Roussos (Rade Sherbedgia), an archaeologist who smuggles Jakob to safety in Greece. Years later, an older Jakob (Stephen Dillane) becomes a University professor in Canada, where he must come to terms with his past before feeling safe in the present with his new girlfriend, Alex (Rosamund Pike).

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: R - for some sexuality   Avg. Score: 3.5/5     Details | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) The Gist — If you're in dire need of a quick 90-minute nap, check this film out.

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: Not Rated   Avg. Score: 3/5     Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) — A Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) living in Paris takes off to live in a Scottish commune with a girl (Samantha Morton) who doubles as Marilyn Monroe, and a Charlie Chaplin impersonator (Denis Lavant).

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: Not Rated   Avg. Score: 3/5     Details | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) The Gist — Weirdness pretty much just for weirdness' sake.

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: PG-13 - for sexual content and language   Avg. Score: 2.5/5     Details | Tickets | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) — Tom (Patrick Dempsey) has it all: great career, good looks and women falling all over him. Hannah (Michelle Monaghan) is the one woman he's never slept with, and the two of them are platonic best friends. After Hannah leaves for an extended overseas trip, Tom realizes just how much he is in love with her and vows to propose to her when she gets back to the States. However, when Hannah returns, she is engaged to a man (Kevin McKidd) she just met, and she asks Tom to be her "maid" of honor at her wedding. Tom valiantly accepts the job but only as a last ditch attempt to win Hannah's heart and to stop her from marrying someone else.

( Release: May. 2, 2008   Rated: PG-13 - for sexual content and language   Avg. Score: 2.5/5     Details | Trailers | Photos | Reviews  ) The Gist — Somewhat funny, but if you're surprised by anything in this movie, then you've never watched a movie before in your life.