Monthly Archives: June 2015

A Brand New Equine God

June 11, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

American Pharoah galloped into sports history last Saturday with a dominating victory in the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the legendary Triple Crown. Pharoah led from wire to wire and coming off the fourth corner jockey Victor Espinoza put the horse into warp drive and left his principle rival … Read More

The Lincoln Assassination 150 Years Later, Part 5

June 11, 2015 | by Al Hunter

After visiting the graves of Abraham Lincoln assassination conspirators Lewis Thornton Powell and Mary Surratt during the 150th anniversary week of the great crime, I decided it might be interesting to track down every one of those tangled up in the death dance of Mr. Lincoln. Or at least what … Read More

Never on a Sundae

June 11, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

I believe it was Andy Warhol that said “everybody gets to be world famous for 15 minutes.” It would appear, however, that Robert M. Green wanted a little more than that. The self-proclaimed creator of one of the most popular drinks of all time secured his place in history by … Read More

Emerson Avenue Corridor Gateway Completed

June 4, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Community Health Network leaders, Mayor Greg Ballard and several east side community leaders stood together on May 20 to cut the ribbon on a project that significantly improves a busy Emerson Avenue from 16th Street to 21st Street on the city’s east side. The $2.1 million initiative was … Read More

Lawrence Central Student Among President’s Scholars at Indiana State

June 4, 2015 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE —Courtney Swanson, a graduating senior at Lawrence Central High School, is among 20 incoming students selected to receive Indiana State University’s President’s Scholarship. Swanson is the daughter of Dewey and Dawn Swanson. In high school, she has served as vice president of Best Buddies, coached a Special Olympics soccer … Read More