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Indianapolis Star
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Sweets & Snacks Expo is a tasty convention
Cristina Martin Del Campo, left, and Marisol Gallegos Sanchez, from Cancun, Mexico, pose for photos next to a display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Reid Bewski, with Dale's Candy Co. in Winnipeg, Canada, poses for a photo by an M&M display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Dubai Chocolate is found with this Belle's Gourmet Popcorn at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People enter the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chewbie, the Hi-Chew mascot, is lead through the halls during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nykeema Randolph, with Mondelez International, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ, shows glow-in-the-dark Sour Patch Kids candies during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nykeema Randolph, with Mondelez International, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ, shows glow-in-the-dark Sour Patch Kids candies during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Jay Lewis, from left, and Alisha White try fine chocolate candies with Sjaak Huurman at the Ickx and Pralibel Belgian Chocolatiers booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Ickx and Pralibel Belgian Chocolatiers fine chocolates are on display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cesar Gallego, center, with the Pagasa Group, shows cookie decorating kits during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Antonio Sardinas tries a David protein bar during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Ryan Compagnone tries a David protein bar during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Jose Juan Gonzalez Zapata, left, with The Fini Company, shows some Fini candy to Caroline Lynch, with the Frankford Candy LLC, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar June Race, with Pop Daddy Snacks, discusses products with people during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Alyssa Rice watches the Bee Great booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company is from Churubusco, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar These are some of the Bee Great items seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company is from Churubusco, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cute as a Cupcake jars are on display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The cupcakery and bake shop is in Merrillville, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Michelle Wainwright, center, shows Cute as a Cupcake jars during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The cupcakery and bake shop is in Merrillville, Ind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Sue Toy, right, tries a sample of Cute as a Cupcake's cupcake in a jar, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar This is a Cute Bear Fan, at the Indiana Import LLC booth, seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar These are Rock Paper Scissors toys with candy, at the Indiana Import LLC booth, seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Yechiel Weiss, center, shows Stern's and Korn's Bakery items during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pops, won a Most Innovative New Product award at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Mayer Mittelman, with Easy Pops, shows an Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pop during at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Kelsey Clafflin, with Easy Pops, opens an Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pop during at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nina Harris Alabanza, right, misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Abigail Bramble, center, watches. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Nieka Zupfer misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Crackle Crunch candies are displayed during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Freeze dried 1Up candy is displayed during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A variety of Pirucream treats are shown for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Jail Breaker Brands potato chips are displayed for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Original Mingua Beef Jerky is shown for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Marcos Thomas tries a Jail Breaker Brands potato chip during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cassandra Harvey, with Mars Wrigley North America, shows freeze dried Skittles Pop'd during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Cassandra Harvey, left, and Jayson Latham, with Mars Wrigley North America, show freeze dried Skittles Pop'd during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Brady Anderton, right, laughs with a Tru Fru LLC colleague during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Bazooka Joe blows a big bubble and waves during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Matthew Neeley spins a Juicy Drop prize wheel during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Photos are taken at the Iconic Candy booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A display at the Candy Dynamics booth is seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Crowds enjoy the colorful and tasty Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chase Berry-Rivers takes it all in as he wanders the aisles during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Crowds enjoy the colorful and tasty Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People gather at the Ferrara Candy booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Niala Gobin poses for a photo on an Oreo swing during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
Northumberland drug dealers spared jail due to four-year delay
Three drug dealers have been spared jail after their case took four years to pass through the court Wilkinson, 39, and her partner John Hunstone, 46, ran a crack cocaine gang in Northumberland with their friend Ashleigh Weatherstone, 35, and her ex-partner in late 2020 and early 2021, Newcastle Crown Court barristers said the trio had turned their lives around in the intervening years and had endured significant anxiety as they waited four years to learn their sentence three were given suspended prison sentences after admitting drug-dealing offences. The gang were caught when police found the two women with cash and drugs in an Audi at a petrol station near Bedlington on 12 January 2020, judge Carolyn Scott was later discovered with a large quantity of heroin and crack cocaine which was being repackaged into smaller packets at his subsequently took two years for their case to reach court, with all three admitting their offences in May 2023, the court was then another two-year delay - in part due to Weatherstone disputing aspects of the prosecution case, which required a separate hearing- before they were finally sentenced on court heard there were "various reasons" for the delays, ranging from reports not being prepared as requested and the unavailability of court space and barristers. 'Turned life around' All three had been addicted to drugs in 2020, and sold crack cocaine to fund their own habit - with the two women having a "significant role" in the dealing operation, according to prosecutor Peter Walker, representing Wilkinson, said a "lot of water [had] passed under the bridge" in the intervening years, and stipulated the delays were not her had been "blighted" by a Class A-drug addiction that, for many years, was a "lifelong struggle" from which "very few people are able to emerge unscathed", Mr Walker she had "completely" turned her life around, to the point where she had successfully concluded programmes with addiction recovery services, and had since had a child with Hunstone, the court Walker said she had found the uncertainty of her future, caused by the court delays, "extremely difficult", but it had "allowed her to show to everyone else she is capable of turning her life around"."She couldn't have done very much more in her case to show all of this is well and truly behind her," Mr Walker said. Mental health issues Kate Barnes, representing Hunstone, said he had been left with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and other serious mental health conditions following his service in the army, and had been preyed upon by other drug dealers for his pension, which was now almost totally over the past four years, he made "significant progress" to address both his mental health and drug use and was now routinely returning clean samples, Ms Barnes too was not responsible for the court delays, the court heard. Prospect of rehabilitation Part of the delay was caused by Weatherstone submitting a basis of plea - namely that she was being coerced into drug dealing by her ex-partner - which had required a separate session, known as a trial of issue or Newton hearing, the court barrister, Liam O'Brien, said she was not at fault for much of the "extraordinary" delay, and said not knowing if, or when, she might go to prison had taken a "toll" on her mental said Weatherstone, who had a traumatic history as well as various serious mental health conditions, had demonstrated "remorse" and had made "significant steps" to address her problems and drug addiction."She is, and always be, a drug addict, but [she] is no longer using any of the drugs she was using at the time she committed these offences," Mr O'Brien stressed Weatherstone had made "extraordinary progress in turning her life around during the period of delay".Judge Scott said, although Weatherstone had been subjected to domestic violence, she found Weatherstone had taken part in the drug dealing of her own "volition".The judge said drug dealers should "ordinarily" be jailed as "punishment", and all three might have faced potential jail terms of between three and seven she acknowledged the efforts they had made, the impacts of the delays, and said there was a "realistic" prospect of rehabilitation for each of them. Wilkinson, of Millbank Terrace in Bedlington, and Weatherstone, of Sampson Close in Morpeth, both admitted being concerned in the supply of Class A was jailed for 21 months, suspended for 18 months, while Weatherstone was jailed for two years, suspended for a year and a half, along with 100 hours unpaid of the same address as Wilkinson, admitted two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent and was jailed for 19 months, suspended for 18 three were ordered to carry out activities with the probation service, while Weatherstone was also ordered to pay a £100 fine for missing an earlier court date which her barrister claimed had been caused by her "confusion". Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here.
Indianapolis Star
08-05-2025
- General
- Indianapolis Star
Ride the rails on quad bikes in Noblesville's Nickel Plate railroad
Paul Mendenhall, left, and Peyton Moore chat while pedaling a quad bike as they help guide the Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Guides Paul Mendenhall, left, and Peyton Moore turn seats around on quad bikes for riders to return home on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Friends Martha June, from left in front, and Janie Westermeier; and Lorraine Smith, from left in back, and Anne Heighway wave as they get ready to pass though an intersection on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chris Ferris greets railbike riders while also stopping traffic at an intersection, on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Friends Martha June, from left in front, and Janie Westermeier; and Lorraine Smith, from left in back, and Anne Heighway wave as they get ready to pass though an intersection on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rae and Randy Kirk, from left in back, and their grandsons Kenny and Robert Dria, from left in front, get ready to pass though an intersection on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People pedal the rails on quad bikes during their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A sign is seen at Hobbs Station where people catch a quad bike for a railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Before helping with a safety briefing, Chris Ferris checks out the quad bikes at Hobbs Station where people will start their Forest Park Adventure, a railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chris Ferris, left, and Petyon Moore check riders before they start their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Peyton Moore gives a safety talk before people start the Forest Park Adventure on railbikes, riding on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rae Kirk takes a photo of her husband and grandsons before they start their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People test their spacing before pedaling on their railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chris Ferris helps with a sfety briefing before people take the Forest Park Adventure, a railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Peyton Moore, left, and Paul Mendenhall lead the way as people pedal the rails on quad bikes during their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad, where Moore and Mendenhall work. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rae and Randy Kirk, from left in back, and their grandsons Kenny and Robert Dria, from left in front, get ready to pass though an intersection on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People pedal the rails on quad bikes during their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar People pedal the rails on quad bikes, with their guides Peyton Moore, left, and Paul Mendenhall, during their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chris Ferris gets ready to present a railroad nail to a young boy while he and family are on their Forest Park Advdnture railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chris Ferris, center, answers questions to riders stopping for a rest and snacks as they participate in the Forest Park Advdnture railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Chris Ferris, left, checks in on a radio with co-workers, as riders pedal by on their Forest Park Advdnture railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Friends Martha June, from left in front, and Janie Westermeier; and Lorraine Smith, from left in back, and Anne Heighway wave as they get ready to pass though an intersection on their Forest Park Adventure railbike ride on the Nickel Plate rails Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Noblesville. The railbikes are part of the Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
06-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Vintage Indy Sports opens in Speedway with wide variety of collectibles
Scott Fitzgerald looks at a Indy 500 Champions banner at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A sign points the interested to Vintage Indy Sports store in the alley behind Main Street, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Its actual entrance, though with a Main Street address, is in the alley behind. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Scott Fitzgerald shows the most valuable trading card at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. This is a rare 1960 Mickey Mantle Post Cereal Baseball Card. Cards found at the store are anywhere from a couple dollars to $15,000 in value. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Board games, including the Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle Baseball Games are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Scott Fitzgerald takes a closer look at a photo, of Michael Jordan after one of his championships, seen at his new sports memorabilia store, Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. In the Jordan photo, his father stands behind him. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Owner Scott Fitzgerald shows baseball cards at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Baseball cards found at the store are anywhere from a couple dollars to $15,000 in value. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Scott Fitzgerald, owner of Vintage Indy Sports, shows his personal collection Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his new store in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. This Reggie Miller game-worn uniform is one he says will be passed down in his family for years to come. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Local game-used football jerseys are for sale at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar George McGinnis memorabilia is part of Vintage Indy Sports Owner Scott Fitzgerald's personal collection seen Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. McGinnis was a boyhood hero for Fitzgerald. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Scott Fitzgerald shows his new sports memorabilia store, at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. Included in the mix are some of his own collection. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Scott Fitzgerald shows his new sports memorabilia store, at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. This pinball game, at left, is like one he played on when he was a child. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Bobbleheads are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Keeping the historic bobbleheads in the original boxes increases the value of the collectible. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Bobbleheads are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Keeping the historic bobbleheads in the original boxes increases the value of the collectible. Caitlin Clark items bobbleheads are now more valuable than other sports greats, like Bob Knight and Larry Bird. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar An IU camouflage jersey worn in only one game is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A Borg-Warner Trophy poster is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar This is a trophy given by fans to former baseball player 'Sudden Sam' McDowell, seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Wheaties sports boxes are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Hank Aaron Baseball Games are among the board games found at at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A signed jersey from former Colts long snapper Matt Overton is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Overton sells cards online, and Vintage Indy Sports owner Scott Fitzgerald bought some. Overton sent this signed jersey, from when he was with the San Diego Chargers, as a thank you. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar A Forbes Field seat from 1970 is seen at Vintage Indy Sports, a new sports memorabilia store, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The baseball park in Pittsburgh closed on June 28, 1979. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Signed baseballs are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Signed and worn Joe Niekro baseball shoes are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Bobbleheads are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Baseball mitts are seen at Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar This is the current entrace to Vintage Indy Sports, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Speedway. The local sports memorabilia store opened recently. The store has a Main Street address, but is open behind in the alley. Signage is not up yet. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
04-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
IndyStar newsroom to grow with new positions, summer interns
Show Caption The newsroom is expanding with two grant-funded journalist positions focused on environmental reporting and First Amendment issues. Multiple summer internships are being funded through grants from various organizations. Google the term "building the boat while sailing it" and you'll inevitably come upon a number of articles on change management and leading in times of crisis. The phrase is probably my most frequently uttered idiom of the past two decades, as it reflects my ever-changing experience as a journalist over the past 22 years. Case in point: In my first 15 months here at IndyStar, we've hired 17 full-time journalists, seen eight colleagues leave for other opportunities, and helped 11 interns — with another eight about to join us this summer — grow through their early careers, all while significantly adjusting our deadlines and workflows amid the ongoing consolidation of U.S. newspaper printing facilities. That may seem like a lot of turnover, but IndyStar is fortunate to have more than 25 journalists who have served Central Indiana with trustworthy local news for more than five years each. Veteran photojournalists Kelly Wilkinson and Michelle Pemberton, reporters Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Scott Horner and John Tuohy, multimedia manager Clark Wade, administrative manager Kim Mitchell, investigative editor Tim Evans, sports editor Nat Newell and local news editor Shari Rudavsky have each been at IndyStar for more than 20 years. That level of deep local knowledge and connection to Central Indiana has allowed our newsroom to take a teaching hospital approach as our newer hires — myself included — learn while working alongside these mainstays of the Indianapolis journalism scene. That's also how you build the boat while sailing it — not by the effort of one person, but through the combined efforts of a dedicated crew. Today, I'm pleased to share news of a few upcoming additions to IndyStar's newsroom. IndyStar to welcome two grant-funded journalists in May Our newsroom of more than 60 full-time journalists is about to expand thanks to the generous support of funders who share our interest in strengthening local journalism in Central Indiana and beyond. The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust has supported IndyStar's environmental journalism since 2022. Through the trust's support, reporting from Karl Schneider and former IndyStar environmental reporter Sarah Bowman has been published free to all readers. Early this month, Sophia Hartley will join the team, filling the position Bowman vacated last year. Hartley graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Master of Science in Science Writing. We're excited for Sophia to join the team and share stories of the many ways Hoosiers interact with and impact our natural resources and environment. Later this month we'll also welcome a new First Amendment reporter, as part of an effort that will bring new reporting to five USA TODAY Network newsrooms. Our new reporter will share stories of the increasingly frequent tensions involving the five freedoms of the First Amendment. For review, the First Amendment states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." These positions are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Freedom Forum's Local Press Initiative and Journalism Funding Partners, a nonprofit that works to increase the depth, diversity and sustainability of local journalism. Grant funding to support summer internships at IndyStar We also have the Central Indiana Community Foundation and Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting to thank for their support of IndyStar's robust summer internship program. Grant funding from the two nonprofits will place seven student journalists and recent college graduates into summer internships starting in May and June. Our 2025 Pulliam Fellows funded through CICF are: Marissa Meador, Indiana University; Sam Habashy, Northwestern University; Matthew Cupelli, University of Florida; HG Biggs, Ohio University, Joshua Heron, Arizona State University, and Dow Jones News Fund intern Ethan Hylton, Goldsmiths University of London. Juliann Ventura, Northwestern University, will be our Ida B. Wells Society investigative fellow. We'll also bring on a video intern through our Gannett Forward Summer Internship Program. We're recruiting for a pop culture reporter, with more to come Finally, we're in active recruitment for a pop culture to join our staff and report on Central Indiana's many cultural offerings, from concerts and festivals to Hoosiers on TV and much more. We'll have more recruiting news in the future, as getting to "fully staffed" is always a work in progress. Thanks for letting me share a few updates here, and thanks for reading IndyStar.
