Looking to the Skies Again in Indiana

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Hoosiers got a rare view of a spectacular event when the Northern Lights danced through the skies May 10-12, a scant month after the total eclipse. We probably all have cricks in our neck from all the sky gazing we’ve been doing. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a statement on May 10 stating they had observed “at least seven coronal ejections (CMEs) from the sun,” and issued a Geomagnetic Storm Warning. Clinton Wallace, the director of NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, said “This is an unusual and potentially … Read More

Pacers Bikeshare E-bikes Available Free to Residents

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis is first U.S. city to offer free annual bikeshare passes to residents. Residents of Marion County can register for a free annual “IndyRides Free” pass for Pacers Bikeshare, just in time to check out 325 new e-bikes now available for public use. The white e-bikes can be found alongside gold classic bikes at the system’s 50 bikeshare stations and ready to check out via the BCycle mobile app. Pacers Bikeshare e-bikes are electric assist, meaning users must pedal to receive the “boost,” which has a maximum speed … Read More

Social Media Scam May Infect Computers with Viruses

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INDIANA — A scam is gaining steam on social media, catching users unaware, and could potentially install computer viruses on your computer. The latest “clickbait” scam posts a vague heading such as “I can’t believe he’s gone” or “She was so young,” and seems to have been shared by someone on your contact list. However, when you click on the link, a new window opens up and the user is instructed to click a link to update software so a video can be viewed. However, the site actually attempts to … Read More

Ramp Metering Begins on East Side

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INDIANAPOLIS — Ramp metering began this week on I-465 on the southeast and east side of Indianapolis. Traffic signals will be in use at several ramps to improve traffic flow and safety along the busy corridor. Ramp metering will be in use on I-465 between I-65 and I-70 during peak travel times. Ramp metering controls the frequency of vehicles entering the roadway to match traffic capacity through traffic signals at on-ramps. When the meter is in use, signals cycle between red and green to indicate to motorists when to merge. … Read More

This Week’s Issue: May 17-23

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Fun Stuff Scheduled for Lugar Plaza Downtown

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INDIANAPOLIS — In partnership with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, the Lunch at Lugar has kicked off on Thursdays. Look for  food trucks on Alabama Street every Thursday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for City County employees and others in … Read More

Applause!: May 17-23

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• The Neighborhood Food Collective will be holding a summer food giveaway on Saturday, May 18 from 2-3 p.m. in the Irvington Plaza parking lot, located at 6301 E. Washington St. • On Tuesday, May 21 at 7 pm, the … Read More

Indiana Community Action Association Awarded Solar for All Funding

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Community Action Association (IN-CAA) was recently awarded $117,470,000 in funding in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Solar for All” program. IN-CAA’s network of 22 agencies works to support low-income Hoosier households in multiple ways, including addressing … Read More

The Indiana Murals of Thomas Hart Benton

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INDIANAPOLIS — On May 30 at 6 p.m., Indiana Landmarks’ affinity group Indiana Modern welcomes art historian and author Henry Adams to present an illustrated talk on Thomas Hart Benton’s life and work, including an in-depth look at his murals … Read More

Come To The Music

CJ Woods III Words from Woods

“What is this?” My youngest granddaughter tapped a folder in my bag. “My music,” I replied to Myah. We pulled out the binder and I opened it. “Sing something, Clop,” Myah asked of me. I chose one of the Post-it … Read More

100 Years Ago: May 17-23

Steven R. Barnett 100 Years Ago

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, May 18, 1924: Butler College held an open house at its new Fairview Park site yesterday and a large number of friends of the college came out to inspect the grounds and see a baseball … Read More

John Dillinger at Little Bohemia, Part 2

Al Hunter Bumps in the Night

As revealed in part one of this article, my wife and I visited Little Bohemia Lodge on Monday, April 22, 2024, the 90th anniversary of the gun battle in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin between FBI Agents and the John Dillinger gang. … Read More

The Greater Irvington Yard Sale

Linda Hamer Kennett What’s in the Attic?

So you want to have a yard sale? Great! It’s fun, it’s a good way to “clean house,” and if it is done correctly, it can put a nice little chunk of change in your pocket. The Greater Irvington Yard … Read More