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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.

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WTTV may go after big-name talent to join news team

Tribune Broadcasting says it plans to hire 80 people to staff the WTTV-TV Channel 4 newsroom and fill other roles stemming from the station’s assumption of the CBS network affiliation Jan. 1. Rennie “We’re talking to a lot of people about a lot of things,” said Paul Rennie, general manager for WTTV and its sister […]

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Firm making mark tracking movie trends via Twitter

Fizziology LLC, which earned its chops measuring entertainment industry buzz in Hollywood and New York, has created a stir by gaining a rare endorsement from Twitter for its newest product. The popular social media site on Sept. 30 bestowed its Twitter Certification on Momentum, a computer program Fizziology launched just a week earlier for tracking […]

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WISH-TV expanding daily newscasts by four hours

WISH-TV Channel 8, which will lose its 58-year affiliation with CBS-TV at the end of the year, is planning to fill some of the programming void with local news coverage, the Indianapolis station announced Wednesday.

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The Interview Issue: Doug Boles

Boles, president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, says working for Mark Miles is similar to an earlier boss, former Mayor Steve Goldsmith.

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The Interview Issue: Peter Wilt

Before he helped launch professional soccer in Indianapolis, Peter Wilt earned six championship rings and record business growth for professional soccer teams in four American soccer leagues.

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ABA making another run at Indy market

With a little help from the Shriners, the Indy Naptown All Stars are confident they can sellout their 16 regular season home games at Tech High School. The team's home opener is already well on its way.

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Melangton leaving Sports Corp. for IMS

Allison Melangton plans to step down as Indiana Sports Corp. president and will become senior vice president of events with Hulman & Co., parent of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ryan Vaughn, chief of staff to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, will succeed Melangton.

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