Monthly Archives: January 2015

Asa Jessup Smith: Unsung Hero of the Oberholtzer Tragedy

January 15, 2015 | by Al Hunter

Al Hunter is on vacation. This is a reprint of an article he wrote in 2008. During my research for the first Irvington Haunts book, I was gathering information about the 1925 D.C. Stephenson / Madge Oberholtzer tragedy in Irvington. I had heard of the deathbed declaration obtained from Madge … Read More

Second Annual Indy Seed Swap: Save the Date Jan. 24

January 8, 2015 | by Peter Kuhns

Are you anxious for Spring to arrive? Get started by attending the second annual Indy Seed Swap, to be held in Irvington on January 24th at the Historic Benton House (312 S. Downey Ave.) from 10 a.m. to noon. This is a free event for Indy’s urban gardeners at all … Read More

MLK Celebration at the Statehouse

January 8, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The 24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration will bring together more than 500 students, state employees, local and state government officials, human rights agencies and Indiana residents from across the state. Residents are invited to the celebration on Jan. 15 from 12:30 p.m. to … Read More

Sarah Collins Rudolph Visits the Walker for MLK Holiday

January 8, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Walker celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday through a Journey to Freedom from Racism – Moving Forward While Looking Back: The story of the “Fifth Little Girl” Sarah Collins Rudolph. In the presentation, Sarah Collins Rudolph shows she is more powerful than the bomb that damaged her … Read More

IPS Magnet Program Deadline Extended to Jan. 23

January 8, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The magnet programs of Indianapolis Public Schools are in high demand, causing the district to extend the deadline for applications to January 23. IPS offers a wide array of choices including Montessori, International Baccalaureate, performing arts, STEM, environmental studies, Spanish immersion and vocational careers. Magnet schools aim to … Read More