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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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Caring Recovery Opioid Treatment Program Opens on Eastside
INDIANAPOLIS — Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Caring Recovery Opioid Treatment Program. The new facility, located in the Twin Aire neighborhood, offers expanded space and treatment capabilities, along with being easily accessible for clients near the downtown area. The new building, located at 3419 English Ave., is a transformation of a former retail space into a place of hope and recovery with public art installations and artwork from Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center … Read More
Library Employees Receive Scholarships
INDIANAPOLIS — Four Indianapolis Public Library employees have been awarded the newly launched Lillian Childress Hall Scholarship, designed to support the educational advancement of Library staff members from underrepresented backgrounds. The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, the Library’s not-for-profit philanthropic partner, established this scholarship through the generous gifts and support of community donors. The recipients are: • Khaila King, public service associate at the East 38th Street Branch • Cori Miner, administrative assistant in the Library’s Programming Department • Catrina Barnett, processing assistant II, team lead in the Library’s Collection Management … Read More
Safe Park Indy Requests Donations
INDIANAPOLIS — Safe Park Indy is asking for donations to help individuals experiencing homelessness and sleeping in their cars this winter. Donations will go to emergency motel vouchers for when it’s too cold for clients to stay in their cars overnight, gas cards so they can afford to run their cars overnight for the heat, blankets, as welll as food and hygiene supplies The organization provides safe overnight parking, basic amenities and a connection to social services for the unhoused in Indianapolis living in their cars due to homelessness. They … Read More
Hancock Co. Breaks Ground on Amplify Hancock
GREENFIELD — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation joined local and regional officials in Greenfield recently to break ground on the Amplify Hancock, a dedicated and cohesive hub for growing the region’s skilled talent. The space is being supported by funding from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). READI 1.0 was established in 2021 with an initial $500 million in partnership with the Indiana General Assembly and is bringing vibrancy to regions across the state to accelerate shovel-ready projects and programs that will transform Hoosier communities, attract talent and … Read More
Applause!: Nov. 22-28
• The Benton House Holiday Bazaar will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 30 vendors will be there to offer handcrafted items. Saturday, there will be outdoor vendors. … Read More
Merry Movie Nights at Heartland
INDIANAPOLIS — Heartland Film brings back Merry Movie Nights Presented by Edward Jones for a third year. This mini-movie series will showcase five festive films in the Basile Event Center at the Heartland Film HQ (8950 Otis Ave.) on December … Read More
Beauty and the Beast at Footlite
INDIANAPOLIS — Footlite Musicals, Indianapolis’ oldest continuing community theatre, continues to celebrate the holiday season with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, running four weekends, Nov. 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30 and Dec. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, … Read More
Downey Ave. Christian Church Present Madrigal Feast
IRVINGTON — The Downey Ave. Christian Church will host a Madrigal Feast for 2 nights only, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Presented by the Downey Performing Arts Ministry and the ICAN churches … Read More
New Indoor Theater to be Built in Murphy Arts Center
INDIANAPOLIS – HI-FI & MOKB Presents recently announced the construction of a new indoor venue in the Murphy Arts Center, the same site that currently hosts HI-FI Annex as a temporary outdoor venue. Set to open in early 2026, the … Read More
Irvington Community Schools Awarded Grant
IRVINGTON — Irvington Community Middle School was one of only ten Indiana schools to be awarded an Indiana STEM grant provided by the Infosys Foundation. The opportunity this grant provides the school is immeasurable. Consisting of two components, this grant … Read More
Sensory Snow Day Open to All
INDIANAPOLIS — Damar Services is hosting a free Sensory Snow Day on Saturday, Dec. 7 so all families can experience the joy of the season in a sensory-friendly environment. Without loud noises, bright flashing lights and other components that could … Read More
Southside Art League Christmas Sale Dec, 4-28
GREENWOOD — Member artists will be exhibiting a special collection of original art works this Christmas season. at the Southside Art League headquarters. Many pieces are small and perfect for gift giving. Gift certificates can be issued in any amount … Read More
Franciscan Health to Host ‘Christmas Remembrance’ Event
INDIANAPOLIS — The holidays can be an emotional time, especially if someone has lost a loved one. To help make the holiday season more manageable for those in this situation, Franciscan Health and Franciscan Hospice Bereavement are hosting their annual … Read More
Grill Plates
This column first appeared in November 2011. Long before the advent of the Happy Meal, before you could super-size, even before the drive-through (there was a time before the drive through?) there was a deal to be had at the … Read More
The Bona Thompson Memorial Center
This column first appeared in October of 2010. It’s Halloween in Irvington and everyone’s thoughts turn to costumed trick-or-treaters, intricately decorated houses, painted windows lining merchant buildings on Washington Street, and ghosts. For eight years now, the very first stop … Read More
100 Years Ago: Nov. 22-28
From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, November 22, 1924: The new Colored Orphans’ Home, erected by the Marion County board of commissioners, is scheduled to open January 1. The new facility at 25th St. and Keystone Ave., consisting of four brick … Read More