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Fitness for everyone

Fitness for everyone

Nicole Thomas, staff writer February 5, 2024

To fitness instructor Nichelle Miller, exercising is not about perfection — it’s about celebrating her body and everything it has done for her. “At one point, I taught [fitness classes] nine times...

Giants claim 10th IHSAA football crown

Giants claim 10th IHSAA football crown

Joleth Herrera, staff writer November 27, 2023

Ben Davis football reached 10 state titles this past Saturday, November 25. This date has been on the Giants calendar for months. This victory had been on the Giants agenda for a long time. Lucas Oil...

Corey Taylor talks to the WBDG radio crew prior to a home game last season.

BD names Taylor interim boys coach

staff report October 31, 2023

Assistant boys basketball coach Corey Taylor Monday was named the interim head basketball coach at Ben Davis. In a letter to the basketball program, Wayne Township said. “Today, Monday, Oct. 30,...

Phyllis Lewis (right) speaks with Kevin Britt (middle) and Kayla Britt-Nichols (left) during Chapel Rock Community Development’s meeting October 24, 2023 at the Indianapolis Public Library - Wayne Branch. Lewis served more than 50 years as a member MSD of Wayne Township’s School Board before joining CRCD’s leadership team.

Chapel Rock Community Development hosts first meeting to connect westsiders with community resources

Nicole Thomas, staff writer October 27, 2023

“What is the best thing about the westside?” Ron Greiner, a member of Chapel Rock Community Development’s (CRCD) leadership team, asked this question to the 15 individuals gathered at the corporation’s...

Chapel Rock Community Development strives to transform Indianapolis’ westside into a flourishing community

Chapel Rock Community Development strives to transform Indianapolis’ westside into a flourishing community

Nicole Thomas, staff writer October 18, 2023

Chapel Rock Community Development is on a mission to hear from its neighbors how the corporation can help Indianapolis’ westside community flourish. Ron Greiner, a member of Chapel Rock Community...

More than a workout

More than a workout

Nicole Thomas, staff writer August 24, 2023

“She is strong.” When clients walk in the door of The Fitness Boutique in Speedway, Indiana, they see this Bible verse from Proverbs 31:25 on the wall in large cursive lettering above a rack of...

Above and beyond the classroom

Above and beyond the classroom

Nicole Thomas, staff writer May 31, 2023

At the end of every school day, Desiree Tyson hugs her first-grade students and tells them, “I love you.” “Encouraging words like, ‘Honey, I believe in you. I know it’s hard. I believe you...

Johnson talks writing, book banning

Johnson talks writing, book banning

Joleth Herrera, staff writer May 25, 2023

Have you heard of Leah Johnson? She is a 2012 Ben Davis grad who has become a wonderful author since her time here. Her 2020 debut novel, You Should See Me in a Crown earned the Stonewall Book Award Nominee...

BD duo makes Indiana All-Star team

BD duo makes Indiana All-Star team

staff report April 5, 2023

Seniors Zane Doughty and Sheridan Sharp are the newest Ben Davis basketball stars to join the list of Indiana All-Stars. The senior stars were named to the 2023 Indiana All-Star...

Carter becomes latest BD All-Star

Carter becomes latest BD All-Star

March 14, 2023

Senior Cristen Carter becomes the 15th player in school history to be named an Indiana All-Star in girls basketball. “It’s all surreal and I just can’t believe how far I’ve come,” Carter said....

BD, Brownsburg heading to Southport regional

BD, Brownsburg heading to Southport regional

staff report March 6, 2023

It will be a powerhouse regional at Southport High School this Saturday as No. 1 Ben Davis (29-0) tackles No. 3 Cathedral (19-5) in the second of two games. No. 4 Brownsburg (20-4) tackles No. 6 New...

No. 1 Giants open with Southport

No. 1 Giants open with Southport

staff report February 21, 2023

The Class 4A No. 1 rated Ben Davis Gants will open the boys basketball state tournament against Southport, a team the Giants have beaten twice this season. Ben Davis (26-0) will play Southport (14-9)...

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