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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
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Rose Mary Clarke
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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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Indiana State Fair Offers Early Ticket Discounts
INDIANAPOLIS — The theme of this year’s fair is “It’s a Hit” and this August, the Indiana State Fair is bringing even more reasons to celebrate summer. From advance savings and family ticket packages to fan favorite discount days and affordable food options, the Indiana State Fair continues to deliver one of the best entertainment values in the state. The Indiana State Fair is the sixth oldest State Fair in the country, started in 1851 in what is now Military Park, and moved to the Fairgrounds at 1202 E, 38th … Read More
New Murals at Local Jiffy Lubes
INDIANAPOLIS — Jiffy Lube of Indiana has added two new murals to its Indianapolis locations, giving local artists Aaron Scamihorn, Kyle Ragsdale and Megan Jefferson a fresh canvas to share their work with the Far East Side and West Side communities. At the Jiffy Lube on 38th Street and Moller Road, Aaron Scamihorn’s creation “Bark Park” is a playful piece inspired by the connection people share with their pets. Three of the dogs featured represent his own golden retrievers, Crockett, Boone and Libby, while the fourth dog is a memorial … Read More
DPW Designates Bridge as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge
INDIANAPOLIS — The new bridge over the White River being constructed as part of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works’ (Indy DPW) White River Innovation District Project, also referred to as the Henry Street Bridge, will be designated as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge. The name was selected by the Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the project to honor the city’s earliest settlers who were buried in Indianapolis’s first public cemetery. The Board of Public Works approved the recommendation at this afternoon’s board meeting. On the east side of the White … Read More
READI 2.0 Grants Include Local Projects
INDIANAPOLIS — The state recently awarded 49 grants to region-led arts and culture projects across all of Indiana’s 15 regions, marking a first-of-its-kind statewide investment recognizing arts and culture as powerful drivers of community and economic growth. The 49 arts and culture projects are expected to generate $369.6 million in total investment by revitalizing historic Main Street theaters; developing new entertainment venues; supporting museum exhibits, galleries and learning spaces; creating public art and sculptures; and furthering artist-, entrepreneur- and workforce-driven initiatives focused on Indiana’s creative economy. Projects include the creation … Read More
Ice Cream Social at the Bona Sunday, August 2
IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society has held an annual Ice Cream Social on the first Sunday in August every year since its founding in 1964. This year’s event is Sunday, Aug. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave. (corner of University and Downey Avenues). Since moving to the Bona Thompson Memorial Center over 20 years ago, the society has expanded the Ice Cream Social to include live music, with this year’s featured band Audio Diner. In addition, several local organizations will also … Read More
Annual Back to School Bash at Westminster Neighborhood Services
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indianapolis students get ready to head back to school, Westminster Neighborhood Services is ensuring they have the resources they need. On July 25, Westminster will open its doors at 2325 E. New York St. for the annual Back to School Bash — a free community celebration that provides hundreds of Near Eastside families with school supplies, backpacks, and a warm send-off into the new school year. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and requires no registration, no ID, and no cost. Students must be … Read More
God’s Embrace Coffee Shop Open for Business
INDIANAPOLIS — God’s Embrace Coffee Shop; is a not for profit (leashed pet friendly!) café on the east side of Indianapolis that also provides job training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. The coffee shop is located in the Fatima Event Center at 1040 N Post Rd, just inside the Event Center entrance directly facing Post Road. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They offer coffee, pastries, scones, breakfast sandwiches and lunch items including chicken salad, soups, casserole of the month and grilled cheese. … Read More
DC Blox Data Center Gets MDC Approval
INDIANAPOLIS — The Metropolitan Development Commission voted 6-1 at its meeting on July 15 to give DC Blox final approval on a data center to be built on the east side. Residents have 30 days to challenge the decision in court. Atlanta-based developer DC Blox proposed the $2 billion campus near South Kitley Avenue and the Pennsy Trail earlier this year. The project would be constructed on contaminated land located on the Thunderbird Commerce Center property, an industrial park that was once home to a Ford plant. The company estimates … Read More
Applause!: July 31-Aug. 6
• The Fall Creek Greenway extension has a schedule for construction. The project would connect the Geist area to Fort Harrison (and the rest of the Indy trail network). Estimates for completion are to finalize plans in October 2026, with … Read More
Roundabout Construction in Lawrence Update
LAWRENCE — Following several project delays related to utility work, the City of Lawrence has received confirmation that the remaining utility work at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road is expected to be completed and turned over to the contractor, Howard … Read More
Contemporary Native Art Celebrated in Then and Now, Opening Aug. 1
INDIANAPOLIS — A new long-term retrospective exhibition, Then and Now: Art from the Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, opens Saturday, Aug. 1. Extending the opportunity to view ECAF works, Then and Now features art by Fellowship artists from past biennial rounds. … Read More
MCPHD Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes
INDIANAPOLIS — The ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four-part diabetes education series offered monthly by the Marion County Public Health Department. Classes are designed for adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Topics … Read More
Roundhouses
In recent months the people of the Martindale-Brightwood community have spoken out loud and clear about their desire not to have a data center located in their neighborhood. Despite their protestations about the data center affecting air quality and being … Read More
Stroke Support Group Discussion Aug. 11
INDIANAPOLIS — The Stroke Support Group at Franciscan Health Indianapolis will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Conference Room to discuss how to retrain the brain after a stroke. The presentation, led … Read More
Community Health Network Expands TIL Therapy Program
INDIANAPOLIS — Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center is expanding access to lifileucel, the first FDA-approved tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for advanced melanoma, at its Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Institute in Indianapolis. Community Health Network became … Read More
The Diary of Anne Frank, Part 1
What do you think of when you hear the name Anne Frank? World War II? The Holocaust? The Academy Award winning movie from 1959? For me, the name Anne Frank represents loss. Loss of innocence, loss of freedom, loss of … Read More
100 Years Ago: July 31-Aug. 6
From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, August 4, 1926: People don’t realize what they’re drinking or else they don’t care,” Sheriff Omer Hawkins remarked as he reported on an investigation of filth found in white mule whisky and mash seized in … Read More
Black Men Can’t Swim
In a conversation with an Indianapolis Indiana native, I noted that the high school that I attended in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania had a swimming pool in the basement. That person was surprised, saying that her high school did not have a … Read More
Vehicle Tax Increase Vetoed
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett recently vetoed a proposal to increase vehicle and wheel taxes to help pay for road improvements in Marion County. Proposal 192 was approved by the Indianapolis City-County Council on July 6. The proposal says … Read More
More Road Works On South Side in Store
INDIANAPOLIS — Shelby Street work on the bridge over Pleasant Run closed the street in April, and is expected to remain closed until November of this year. Crews are rehabilitating the arch bridge by reconstructing the arch ring, replacing spandrel … Read More
Applause!: July 24-30
• Charles Braun will be the guest speaker at the July 28 meeting of the Perry Township/Southport Historical Society. His topic will be “America’s Constellation of Constitutions.” Braun is an attorney and host of “Legally Speaking,” a Saturday morning radio … Read More
Catalytic Converters Stolen Off Beech Grove City School Buses
BEECH GROVE — For the second time this year, catalytic converters have again been stolen from an entire fleet of school buses in Beech Grove. Sometime overnight Friday July 17, the school was targeted for theft of the catalytic converters … Read More
State Will Not Participate in SUN Bucks Program Next Year
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana will not participate in the federal SUN Bucks Program in 2027, according to the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). The program (also known as Summer EBT) gives low-income families $120 per student to pay for groceries … Read More
“The Play That Goes Wrong” at Beef & Boards
INDIANAPOLIS – Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s new summer play is going “wrong” — in the most hilarious ways! The award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong is now on stage through Aug. 23. It’s opening night for the Cornley … Read More
100 Years Ago: July 24-30
From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, July 26, 1926: The six-story Haugh Hotel will be moved one block east from its present location on Michigan St between Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets to a new site at 127 E. Michigan St. It … Read More
Lashes Nails and Beards
The woman on the program I was watching had eyelashes that resembled great black bats; when she raised her hands, she showed fake nails that were inches longer than her own. Not for the first time, I wondered how people … Read More
Billy the Kid’s Indiana Connection: A shotgun full of silver dimes, Part 2
United States Marshall Ameredith Robert B. Olinger (alias “Pecos Bob,” alias “The Big Indian”) was killed on April 28, 1881 outside of the Lincoln County Courthouse by legendary outlaw and fellow Hoosier Billy the Kid with the Marshall’s own gun. … Read More