Monthly Archives: September 2015

Applause!: Sept. 25-Oct.3

September 24, 2015 | by Weekly View

• Big shout-out to the Scecina students who took part of the day to clean up East Washington St. between Sherman and Emerson. It is great to see young people doing positive things for our community! You guys made a real difference, and it was noted by many. • A … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Sept. 25-Oct. 3

September 24, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, September 29, 1915: War orders from Europe have converted the Calumet region of Indiana into a vast arsenal for the manufacture of war munitions. At the Aetna Powder Co, on the eastern limits of Gary, 1,000 men are making guncotton, while in the city a … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 25-Oct. 3

September 24, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, September 29, 1915: Fountain Square Merchants Association members made a trip through the country southeast of Indianapolis yesterday boosting Fountain Square as a good place to trade. The trip was to regain some of the trade lost when roads leading into the city from the … Read More

Sports Musings On a September Morn

September 24, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

Irvington Prep Soccer Congratulations to the Irvington Preparatory School Ravens soccer team.  According to my contact at the game, the Irving Prep Ravens carved out a hard-won 3-2 victory over the Southside Thunder at the Thunder’s home field in Greenwood on September 17. Playing superior defense, the Ravens held off … Read More

Gasoline Shenanigans

September 24, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

“They say gas is going up to $3.00,” my friend said to me, “but I haven’t seen it yet.” This was in late August; on August 25th, I had paid $2.49 per gallon in Indianapolis to fill my tank for a trip to see my friend’s new house in southern … Read More