Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Angel of Oak Ridge Cemetery, Part 2

August 6, 2015 | by Al Hunter

Last week I shared with you details of my weekend visit to the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, Illinois. The trip was a birthday getaway arranged by my wife Rhonda. As part of the trip, we visited a charming log cabin souvenir shop that sits just yards from the Oak Ridge … Read More

Going, Going, Gone

August 6, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Some of my Irvington neighbors sitting with me at auction were in shock. Living in one if Indy’s historic neighborhood’s has given us an appreciation for antiquity, especially furniture from the Victorian era. But as the evening progressed, it was fast becoming apparent that the majority of the others sitting … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Aug. 7-14

August 6, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, August 18, 1915: Resolutions adopted last night by the board of directors of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce declared that America desired peaceful relations with all the world, but that it must be prepared to defend itself against an enemy at all times. To achieve … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 7-14

August 6, 2015 | by Weekly View

• IMPD East District Task Force will meet Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at headquarters, 201 N. Shadeland Ave. The public is encouraged to come to these meetings, where they’ll get the scoop on public safety initiatives in East District, crime stats, and an opportunity to get to know the … Read More