Monthly Archives: May 2015

Theatre Review: The Donner Party Opera

May 14, 2015 | by Ethel Winslow

The latest Q Artistry production, The Donner Party Opera, is based on the real story of the tragedy of the Donner expedition to California. For those unfamiliar with the sad tale, here’s a quick summary: The Donners, plus several other families, set out for the West in 1846, followed some … Read More

Indy 500 Drivers Announced

May 14, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Six former champions are among the drivers named to the entries filed for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on May 24. Thirty-three drivers have been named for 34 entries. The former Indianapolis 500 champions entered are: Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014), Tony Kanaan (2013) and Scott … Read More

Local Agencies Receive United Way Awards

May 14, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) has awarded more than $2.6 million to help five local agencies with needed building and maintenance projects. Two agencies will each receive $1 million to meet growing service needs. Indianapolis Boys and Girls Clubs will establish a new Far Eastside Boys & … Read More

Marion County Fair Granted Tax-Exempt Status

May 14, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Agricultural and 4-H Club Fair Association, Inc. has been granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service. The 85th annual Marion County Fair presented by Ray Skillman Chevrolet will open June 19-28. The Marion County Agricultural and 4-H … Read More

Deflategate and Colts Rookie Camp

May 14, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

The results of the NFL’s investigation into the New England Patriot’s use of deflated footballs during a game with the Colts and most likely other teams was made public last week (just a bit late for me to mention in last weeks column). Among the investigators findings was that at … Read More