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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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Recovery Begins After Historic Flooding in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The heavy rains began on August 12, when a powerful storm system dumped several inches of rain in the eastern and central parts of the state. The rain didn’t let up until August 15 in many areas, with a total of 11-17 inches falling in Henry County. Rain fell into tributaries to the White River, then into the river itself at a record rate. A day or two later, closer to Indianapolis, Muncie and Anderson saw river levels rise to 24 feet, surpassing the levels of the historic … Read More
2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest . This contest, in its 18th year, features photos which are a powerful testament of this hardworking community and the invaluable contributions of our Hoosier farmers. The winning photos were chosen from hundreds of entries in the following four categories: Agritourism, Conservation, Faces of Agriculture and On the Farm. Two winners were selected from each category, along with two winners overall. To be considered, the photo had to be taken in the … Read More
Library Sets New Summer Reading Record
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library is celebrating a record-breaking 2026 Summer Reading Program, with more than 27 million minutes read by kids, teens and adults. This year 28,992 kids, teens and adults took part in the 107th Summer Reading Program, which ended on August 1. Readers devoted 27,606,252 minutes to reading while earning prizes generously donated by community sponsors, far surpassing the Library’s goal of 22 million minutes read. A total of 22,574 kids participated in the 2026 Summer Reading Program. For the sixth consecutive year, kids kept track … Read More
Art Squared Returns to Fountain Square in September
INDIANAPOLIS — Art Squared, Fountain Square’s longest-standing arts festival, is always on the third Saturday of September. This year the event will be on September 19th, 11am to 5pm, with the annual Masterpiece in a Day competition beginning at its traditional 9 a.m. start time. Logistically, organizers are undeterred by ongoing road construction in the neighborhood. “Art Squared” is the all-encompassing name for one event made up of several main activities: The Art Squared art vending area, the Masterpiece In A Day (MIAD) competition, and new this year, a silent … Read More
Mayor Proposes $1.89 Budget for 2027
INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Mayor Joe Hogsett proposed the budget for fiscal year 2027 that totals about $1.89 billion, about 11% more than the 2026 adopted budget. The Department of Public Works would get a $335.3 million bump, up nearly $78 … Read More
Shakespeare, Thunder, and Girl Scout Cookies – IndyFringe Favorites
The IndyFringe Festival has been in full force this week, celebrating its 21st year with 63 different shows, each with multiple performances at several theaters in the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District. Many shows will continue into this weekend, through … Read More
“Ring of Fire” at Beef & Boards
INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrating the legend that is Johnny Cash, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre welcomes six new talented performers who will join a few veterans of its stage for Ring of Fire, opening Aug. 27. Indiana University and Lawrence Central … Read More
Fresh Air Camps
The burning heat of summer arrived early in 1890 Indianapolis. By the end of June, the heat wave had taken the lives of 37 people, including 22 children under the age of two years. To ease the suffocating heat impacting … Read More
Applause!: Aug. 21-27
• The Indiana State Fair will offer free admission to all First responders, current and former Military, and their families through the remainder of the Fair (Sunday, August 23rd) to thank them for their efforts to help flood victims. • … Read More
FACE to Hold Last Low-Cost Animal Clinic for 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — Saturday, August 22, FACE will hold its final pop-up clinic for the season. They will be providing vaccinations to your dog and/or cat for only $5 per animal. The clinic will hold this clinic at Wes Montgomery Park … Read More
FSSA Will Provide Tools to Determine HIP Work Requirements
INDIANA — Beginning January 2027, HIP members ages 19–64 who are not exempt will be required to complete 80 hours each month through work, part-time education, job training, or community service. To help HIP members determine whether they may be … Read More
Greenfield: The Great Flood of 1913, Part 1
Oh, how it rained! For 48 straight hours, it rained. Martha Duncan stood on the porch of her house, located on the north side of Fourth Street between State and Pennsylvania, wondering if it was ever going to stop. It … Read More
100 Years Ago: Aug. 21-27
From The Indianapolis News, Monday, August 23, 1926: Six bicycle teams, two youthful cyclists each, will compete in the third annual Irvington race. The fifteen-mile contest will take place on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Irvington Speedway, 5750 Hibben … Read More
Singing Again
On August 16th of this year, I had the pleasure of accompanying the Creative Director of this publication to an IndyFringe performance in the Arabian Room at the Murat Theatre. When asked to choose from several selections, I told Paula … Read More