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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

The Interview Issue: Debby Knox

The longtime journalist says she was tired when she left WISH-TV Channel 8 after three decades but has been rejuvenated since joining WTTV-TV Channel 4 as a news anchor.

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Lucas: Colts stadium naming rights deal a bargain

Seven years into a 20-year agreement, Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas thinks his company has already gotten its money’s worth from the $121.5 million naming rights deal for the Indianapolis Colts’ home. Or at least nearly so.

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Indiana Fever among league leaders in sponsorship sales, profitability

For a third consecutive year, the Fever have led the WNBA in sponsorships sales and, more important, have been profitable. Team officials said the margin isn’t huge, but league sources confirmed the Fever is one of only six franchises in the 12-team league to be profitable this year at all.

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Colts, Bengals have bargain tickets, not so the Bears

On the secondary market, the Colts have the 22nd-cheapest ticket in the NFL, with an average price of $163. The Bengals are even lower, at $131. On the other hand, the Bears have the third-highest resale tickets, at nearly $353.

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