October 26, 2009

FFA National Conference Marred by Youth’s Fall

escelator.jpgThe National FFA Convention has returned to Indianapolis, much to the city leaders’ approval. But difficult questions are being raised concerning the critically injured young man who fell at Circle Center Mall. Unfortunately, the tragic event last Thursday has turned the spotlight away from the program’s purpose.

During a break in the program’s activities, FFA Member and Texas native, Phillip Caler, fell from the mall’s third-floor, landing 41 feet below. Officials transferred Caler to Methodist Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

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October 16, 2009

Indianapolis Truck Accident Kills One, Injures Four Others

car%20crash.jpgInterstate I-65 in downtown Indianapolis was another scene of a horrific accident involving three semi-trucks and two cars. While details are still coming in, it appears that one of the tractor-trailers slammed into the rear of the first passenger car, pushing the vehicle into another semi, causing a chain reaction.

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October 13, 2009

H1N1 Concerns Indiana Residents

Virus.jpgThe H1N1 virus is a big concern for Indiana residents, as it is for the rest of the country. Many local schools, day cares and churches are taking extra precautions in the fight against the growing virus threat.

Doctors’ offices have started to remove toys and magazines from their sitting areas. Churches are asking their ushers to wear gloves while collecting the morning offering. Schools are shutting their doors to prevent the spread of the virus. Indianapolis area hospitals are limiting the age of their visitors.

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