Monthly Archives: March 2014

Spring Really is Coming

March 6, 2014 | by Steve Nicewanger

Right now we are all fed up with Ole Man Winter. Even those of us who love the beauty of a winter wonderland, count skiing and sledding among our favorite sports activities, and can think of nothing more romantic than snuggling up with our sweeties in front of a warm, … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: March 7-14

March 6, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Monday, March 9, 1914: The experimental sewage disposal plant located at Wisconsin St and Pogue’s Run has been put in working order and will begin the disposal of sewage this afternoon under the direction of City Engineer Bernard J. T. Jeup. The plant consists of a … Read More

The Real Thing

March 6, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The field of antique lighting is vast and complicated, with entire books being dedicated to a single manufacturer. So how do you identify the real thing from the reproductions? Let’s take a look at two of the most commonly reproduced lamps, Tiffany and Aladdin. Conversational English has become peppered with … Read More

Pothole Madness

March 6, 2014 | by CJ Woods III

Winter has stomped great holes into the streets of the Indianapolis metropolitan area, and though the city is trying to patch the pots, the weather has not cooperated. Snow, cold, warmth and freezing have wreaked havoc on the asphalt jungle. Contraction, expansion, cracking and collapse and pothole madness is upon … Read More

Applause!: March 7-14

March 6, 2014 | by Weekly View

• The bipartisan commission created by the City-County Council to address the staffing of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) invites all members of the public to come and express their thoughts about how best to add more IMPD officers at its meeting on Thurs., March 6 at 5:30 p.m. … Read More