Good News Notes: “Like at many schools across the county, students at Stonybrook Intermediate and Middle Schoolon the east side of Indianapolis can’t wear hats in the classroom. So when an 8th grade student was sent to principal Jason Smith’s office last week for refusing to take off his hat, Smith asked the natural question: Why not? ‘He…
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Inspiring Indiana: Restaurant owner looks to inspire kindness
Good News Notes: “It’s been an incredibly tough 10 months for so many people and so many businesses struggling to stay open. How do you stay positive? Chelsea Wetzel, who co-owns Union Jack Pub in Broad Ripple, said she’s found herself pondering that a lot, especially over the last week. ‘I was just watching the…
Indianapolis boy cured of sickle cell disease after stem cell transplant
Good News Notes; “Elliot Preddie isn’t your average 12-year-old boy. ‘He just couldn’t enjoy life as a kid,’ said his mom, Tremesha. Elliot was born with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disease which leads to blockages that prevent blood from reaching parts of the body. We first met Elliot last year at Riley Hospital for…
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley donates $200,000 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Good News Notes: “Each stop in Mike Conley’s journey made an impact on the man he would become. Arkansas, where he was born and raised. Indianapolis, where he was schooled. Ohio, where he played his college ball. Memphis, where he became one of the NBA’s best. And Utah, where he has found a new home….
High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape
Good News Notes: “Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He’s also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area. So when in doubt, the Indianapolis Colts star confers with his coaches,…
Volunteers Hide Easter Eggs Around The City
Volunteers hide Easter eggs around the city