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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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64th Annual St. Margret’s Hospital Guild Decorator Show House Open Through May 11
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2025 St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, the longest running decorator show house event in the nation, will once again welcome the public to tour a classic Indianapolis house with proceeds benefiting Eskenazi Health. This year’s residence, the Baxter house, is located at 5676 N. Pennsylvania St. The annual event runs from Tuesday, April 22, through Sunday, May 11. Hours are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. … Read More
City Breaks Ground on New IFD Station 20
INDIANAPOLIS — City officials recently broke ground on the site for the new IFD Station 20. The new station, located at 1330 N. Emerson Ave will replace the current station located at 1452 N Emerson Ave. The 2 story station will house 15,733 square feet of operating space with 3 bays and house Engine 20 and Ladder 20 and a Battalion Chief. One unique detail to the look will be the use of Bi-Fold doors on the drive through apparatus bays. The station will also boast a community room on … Read More
Safe Zone Speeding Penalties to Start May 5
INDIANAPOLIS — Drivers will soon receive penalties for speeding in construction zones as part of Safe Zones, Indiana’s worksite speed control pilot program. Enforcement will begin on or after Monday, May 5, in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 construction zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis. A pre-enforcement warning period began at this location in early 2025. Since that time, 90,000 courtesy notices have been sent. Drivers traveling 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit in specified work zones will receive a violation notice via mail. Penalties will be … Read More
Police Team Up to Crack Down on “Nuisance Bars”
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Braun recently announced a collaboration between the Indiana State Police and the Alcohol & Tobacco Commission’s Excise Police to address the issue of public safety around bars that tend to attract crime, drugs, and disturbances, sometimes referred to as “nuisance bars.” “Nuisance bars” refers to bars, nightclubs, and other establishments that are permissive of crime and violence. Annual public nuisance violations issued by Indiana State Excise Police have increased 34% since 2019. The violations include instances of shootings, stabbings, and drug related activity. The Alcohol & … Read More
Broad Ripple Art Walk April 26
BROAD RIPPLE — The Broad Ripple Spring Art Walk, a free, family-friendly event showcasing local art, music, and community spirit, will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 2-6 p.m. Explore the Village on a self-guided tour of participating businesses, … Read More
“Church Basement Ladies” at Beef & Boards
INDIANAPOLIS — Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of Church Basement Ladies is the relatable and rib-tickling show about the stalwart women of a rural Lutheran church. The show is running through May 18. Hilarity takes over when the four … Read More
Applause!: April 25-May 1
• Coffee with a Cop will be held Wednesday, April 30 from 9-10 a.m. at Rabble Coffee, 2119 E. 10th St. This is a chance to meet local IMPD officers in a casual environment to voice concerns in the community. … Read More
Brothers Run the Mini Marathon Together for Two Decades
INDIANAPOLIS — Collin and Grant Gehrlich have been running the Indianapolis Mini Marathon together for over two decades. Collin began running the race in 1997 when he was a sophomore in high school, and Grant began in 1999 when he … Read More
A Dying Declaration
As thousands prepared for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in downtown Indianapolis, a tall, dark brown-haired man of medium build with light blue eyes carrying a medical bag ascended the steps of an Irvington home shortly before noon on … Read More
100 Years Ago: April 25-May 1
From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, April 29, 1925: The Wright “bone dry” law, one of 218 laws passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, went into effect late yesterday. Indianapolis police and Indiana Federal prohibition agents have been … Read More
Robert Rayford: America’s First AIDS Victim
This column first appeared in May 2014. On May 16,1969, the face of modern medicine changed forever when 15-year-old Robert Rayford, sometimes identified as “Robert R.” due to his age, died in a St. Louis, Missouri hospital. He was a … Read More