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Steven R. Barnett
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Rose Mary Clarke
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Al Hunter
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Linda Hamer Kennett
What’s in the Attic? -
Steve Nicewanger
Sports Voice -
CJ Woods III
Words from Woods
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2024 in the Rearview Mirror
Coups, elections, hurricanes, wildfires, wars — the year 2024 gave everyone something to talk about. This week, we’ll give a rundown of international developments. The next issue will highlight the U.S. and Indiana events of the year. Overseas, Syria’s authoritarian dictator Basheer al-Assad’s government fell as rebel forces swiftly took over the largest cities, then stormed into Damascus. Assad fled the country to Russia, which had been an ally in the civil war that has been running since 2011. Iran also pulled out its advisors when it looked like all … Read More
Temporary Visitor Restrictions at Marion County Hospitals
INDIANAPOLIS — In response to increased activity of respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV, hospitals in Marion County will soon begin implementing temporary restrictions for visitors. Virginia A. Caine, M.D., director and chief medical officer of the Marion County Public Health Department, is making the request as part of the patient visitor policy of the Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety. Hospitals in Marion County began temporary visitor restrictions during the week of Dec. 16, that include: • No visitors with symptoms of illness such as sudden onset of fever, … Read More
New Diploma Requirements Approval in Final Stages
INDIANA — The Indiana Dept. of Education has been working with school districts across the state to help prepare Indiana students for new high school diploma requirements as early as next year after a State Board of Education vote last week. The new graduation rules offer three pathway seals that students could earn on top of a base diploma. The pathways lead either to enrollment in college, employment, or enlistment in the military. The rules also allow students to complete more work experience or more rigorous academic requirements to earn … Read More
I-465 Open to I-69 on Southwest Side
INDIANAPOLIS — Following pavement striping and removal of concrete barrier over the weekend, I-465 opened in its final traffic configuration the morning of Monday, Dec. 16, as part of the I-69 Finish Line project. Long-term restrictions have been removed from lanes of I-465 between I-65 and I-70 on the southwest side of Indianapolis and the majority of I-69 in Marion County, including reopening the U.S. 31 SB to I-465 WB ramp that closed in spring of 2023. Drivers can expect the following work activities through late December, weather permitting: • … Read More
Southside Art League to Feature David Schockley Jan. 8-31
GREENWOOD — There will be a one-artist-show by Greenwood artist David Shockley at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery in January, 2025. The guest artist will be exhibiting a collection of his “Treasured Trinkets,” which are glass-like art pieces … Read More
MLK Jr. Events Coming Up Jan. 16, 17
INDIANA — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission, alongside The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission, Indiana Black Expo, Inc., and AFSCME Local #725, invites the public to join in celebrating the remarkable legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, … Read More
KVML Names 2025: The Year of the Journalist
INDIANAPOLIS — The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library (KVML) is honored to welcome Paul Hendrickson as their Honorary Program Chair for 2025. Hendrickson is an award-winning author, journalist, and educator whose remarkable career spans decades of literary achievement. He is … Read More
Applause!: Dec. 20-Jan. 2
• When you go to the Irvington Luminaria on Sunday, Dec. 22, the Irving Circle Park on S. Audubon will be hosting Santa, Krampus, and the Ghostbusters crew for photo ops. Bring a canned good for the Big Red Box … Read More
Christmas Memories – Irvington
Today, Christmastime in Irvington is an early December Friday evening of local holiday shopping, picking out a tree at the Methodist Church lot, and Luminaria open houses before families and friends gather around the Christmas tree in homes to exchange … Read More
“The Greatest Gift” became “It’s a Wonderful Life”
First published 11/26/11 This is the time of year that the holiday classic film It’s a Wonderful Life starts appearing on television. It’s a Christmas tradition and the story of George Bailey realizing his true value as a human being … Read More
Marion County Jail to be Demolished
INDIANAPOLIS — Demolition is planned for the historic former Marion County Jail, city officials recently announced. Marion County Jail 1’s demolition will begin by end of the year. The jail was closed after the opening of the Community Justice Campus … Read More
The Beatles Hit the Brakes at Walt Disney World
Quick, who broke up The Beatles? Which one of the Fab Four was the first to quit the group? And who was the last Beatle standing? Throw away all you thought you knew about the breakup of The Beatles and … Read More
100 Years Ago: Dec. 20-Jan. 2
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, December 25, 1924: Hundreds of carolers traveled throughout Indianapolis — from home to home, hospital to hospital, and club to club — last night raising their voices in singing Christmas songs and spreading the yuletide … Read More