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Schoettle grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Southport High School and Indiana University. He then departed on a tour of middle Indiana, reporting for papers in Greenwood, Frankfort, Columbus and Franklin before landing at IBJ in 1998. At his previous jobs, he spent a decade as a political and government reporter. Beyond writing, Schoettle’s passions include animals and wildlife, watching all manner of television and long-distance cycling and running. Though he put away his trumpet many years ago, he remains an avid music fan. Schoettle shares his home in Southport with his wife, Elizabeth, three salty dogs and three sweet cats. Preferring to live in a “park-like setting,” one of his primary goals each spring and summer is to see how seldom he can mow his front lawn.

Articles

Indy 500 TV ratings decline nationally, locally

Overnight television ratings for the 2017 Indianapolis 500 dropped to their lowest point since Nielsen Media Research began tabulating overnight ratings in 2003, but IndyCar chief Mark Miles said he doesn’t think the dip will affect the latest TV contract negotiations for the series.

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Indy in hunt to host NFL draft

Indiana Sports Corp. and Visit Indy officials did their due diligence at the last two NFL drafts in Chicago and Philadelphia and are pondering pitching an outdoor site for the event.

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