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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
100 Years Ago -
Rose Mary Clarke
Senior Lifestyle -
Al Hunter
Bumps in the Night -
Linda Hamer Kennett
What’s in the Attic? -
Steve Nicewanger
Sports Voice -
CJ Woods III
Words from Woods
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Eiteljorg Celebrates Dia e Muertos October 24
INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrate Día de Muertos at the Eiteljorg Museum from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. On a FREE admission day filled with lively music and dances from several performance groups, you can admire the stunning outfits of the Catrina parade, explore art-making activities, shop in the mercado (marketplace) from local vendors, and learn about the cultural traditions of Day of the Dead. Bring family and friends for an uplifting day of remembering loved ones who have passed. The Eiteljorg has partnered with Arte Mexicano en … Read More
Donation to IMPD Funds New Drone
INDIANAPOLIS — The IMPD Downtown District recently announced a generous $9,500 donation from the Watermark Homeowners Association (HOA) to the Central Indiana Police Foundation to support the purchase of a new drone and related equipment. This continued investment in technology strengthens our ability to respond proactively and serve our downtown neighborhoods with the highest level of safety and readiness. Watermark is located near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Canal Walk. Earlier this year, two drones were already purchased for the Downtown District thanks to the generosity of community partners. This … Read More
Franciscan Health hosting men’s health event on Nov. 8
INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health will be hosting a Movember Tailgate party, focused on men’s health and wellness, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. in Indianapolis. The Movember Tailgate Party will feature free health screenings, food, sports and giveaways. The first 200 guests who complete screenings will receive a $10 Guggman Haus Brewing Co. gift card and a meal ticket for lunch at the event. Health screenings offered include blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, skin cancer and oral cancer. Also, strength and balance … Read More
The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show Oct. 26 and 27
IRVINGTON — The very popular Slightly Haunted Puppet show returns to the Irving Theatre, 5505 E. Washington St., on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)Representing three generations of puppeteers, The Melchior Marionettes have been a favorite for over 50 years. For the eighteenth year these magical puppets will be entertaining both young and old Irvingtonians during Halloween. The Halloween program features beautiful hand-crafted and costumed marionettes performing in full view of the audience. The cast includes dancing ghosts and skeletons, a … Read More
Public Meeting on New Plans for Washington Square Mall Redevelopment
INDIANAPOLIS — For decades, Washington Square Mall has been part of the fabric of Indianapolis’ Far Eastside—a place where generations of families shopped, worked, and gathered. Now, residents are invited to help shape what comes next. BRC Commercial Properties, LLC invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Warren Central Administration Building, 975 N. Post Rd., to learn about the proposed redevelopment of Washington Square Mall into The Washington Grand Hotel, Resort, and Conference Center. Originally built in … Read More
The Wellness Fair Kicks Off the Halloween Festival Lineup
IRVINGTON — The 2026 Irvington Halloween Festival features an event that is anything but scary: a Wellness Fair sponsored by Irvington Presbyterian Church and the Irvington Halloween Festival Committee. You’ll find free, easy access to health screenings, Flu Shots, HIV testing, Fasting Blood Glucose screening, Eye screening and other health-related services at the Halloween Festival Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave. The Wellness Fair will be easy to find in the parking lot behind the Irvington Library, … Read More
Local Singers to Honor Veterans with Free Indianapolis Concert
INDIANAPOLIS — Veterans will be the honored guests when two Central Indiana singing organizations join forces for a special free concert on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Circle City Sound, Indianapolis’ premier men’s barbershop chorus, will present “Stars and Stripes and Harmony,” a concert celebrating and honoring the men and women who have served our country. The Capital City Chorus will join Circle City Sound as featured guests … Read More
Indy DPW to Make Safety Improvements at Mass Ave. Intersection
INDIANAPOLIS — Contractors for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) have begun construction at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave., College Ave. and St. Clair St. as part of a project to improve safety and resurface pavement. Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by late November. Businesses will remain accessible throughout construction. The project incorporates permanent safety improvements into a previously planned resurfacing project. The improvements were developed following community conversations in October 2025 about safety concerns at the intersection, including the need for permanent solutions to … Read More
Applause!: Oct. 23-29
• On Monday, October 26 6 – 7 p.m. Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair, join Taylor Bridgeforth (moderator and author) for an engaging conversation with bestselling young adult author Chloe Gong. Explore Chloe’s writing, creative process, and the stories … Read More
Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027
BALTIMORE MD — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase … Read More
“Kim’s Convenience” Comes to the IRT
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is producing the hilarious yet tender Kim’s Convenience, presented by Corteva Agriscience. This is a tri-production with Everyman Theatre (Baltimore, MD) and Portland Center Stage (Portland, OR). Kim’s Convenience is directed by cara … Read More
Early Voting Begins at Satellite Centers Oct. 24
INDIANAPOLIS — Early voting will expand to satellite centers throughout the city on Oct. 24. Hours will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. The mid-term election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Locations … Read More
Salvage Corps
October is Fire Prevention Month in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871, when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow, according to legend, kicked over a lantern that started a fire in the straw strewn about the barn … Read More
Heartland Film Festival Announces Awards
INDIANAPOLIS The Awards Brunch for the 35th Heartland Film Festival was held on Sunday, Oct. 18. The festival awarded $80,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers, including $20,000 for the Narrative and Documentary Grand Prize-winning films. Since 1992, Heartland Film has … Read More
The Villages of Indiana Receives $500,000 to Expand Youth Mental Health Services
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) has awarded The Villages of Indiana a grant totaling $500,000. The funding will help The Villages of Indiana strengthen programs serving young people in Indiana and build the organizational capacity needed to deepen its … Read More
The Indianapolis Airport Ramada Inn Disaster
I found an old 1960s Era brochure from the Indianapolis Airport Hotel. As I looked at the sparsely populated landscape that used to surround the old Indianapolis Municipal Airport and flipped through the folded pages containing great old interior views … Read More
Fashion Fails
As I dressed for my singing date with the Harmony Collected community choir, I hesitated, briefly, as I buckled a black belt on my tan pants. I have been a fan of a “black and tan” beer — the layering … Read More
100 Years Ago: Oct. 23-29
From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, October 26, 1926: Investigations into Indiana political corruption involving elected Republican officials and the Ku Klux Klan continued before the Marion County grand jury and the special U. S. Senate committee chaired by Senator James … Read More
Fall Harvest Car Show Oct. 18
INDIANAPOLIS — Carol’s Adventures Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at Culvers, 3805 S. East St. There will be many speciality awards, including … Read More
Prepare to Go to the Polls November 3
INDIANA — The mid-term elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 throughout Indiana. Going to the polls informed on the candidates and the referendums is key to making democracy work. Indiana has historically low voter turnouts, especially for mid-term … Read More
100 Black Hoosier Oral Histories Available
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 100 oral history interviews documenting the experiences, memories, and community histories of Black Hoosiers are now accessible through the Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program’s growing digital oral history collection. The initiative is supported by a … Read More
MCHD Relocating Walk-In Services to New Location
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department announces the upcoming move of some popular walk-in services to its newly constructed Public Health Center located at 3810 Meadows Drive. Walk-in services for birth certificates, death certificates, immunization records and drop-off … Read More
Applause!: Oct. 16-22
• The Irvington Community Council will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave. • “How Do I Know What’s Real?” program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from … Read More
“CATS” at Beef & Boards
INDIANAPOLIS — The seven-time Tony Award winning CATS has pounced onto the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage for a run through Nov. 22. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s playful production is one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, having been … Read More
Pat Quinlan and the Ghost of H.H. Holmes, Part 2
H.H. Holmes paid for his misdeeds with death by hanging on May 7, 1896. But his former “Murder Castle” caretaker/janitor Patrick “Pat” Quinlan would never escape his own self-made prison. When the Murder Castle caught fire in September of 1893, … Read More
The Halloween Time
In the town of Irvington, Indiana, October is a special time. As soon as the calendar changes from September 30th to October 1st, the houses and grounds of the town bloom with ghosts and goblins and graves: Oh, my! My … Read More
100 Years Ago: Oct. 16-22
From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, October 17, 1926: A radio controlled “Ghost Car,” operated without driver or passenger, will make its first appearance in the Midwest during a week-long series of demonstrations around Indianapolis as a feature of the second … Read More