Monthly Archives: January 2016

100 Years Ago: Jan. 8-15

January 7, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, January 13: With the sudden drop in temperature from 45 degrees to zero, many unfortunates have been caught unprepared to combat the cold. Unless coal is provided for, them sickness will follow. Many children are obliged to huddle close around a fire made from scraps … Read More

Willard Scott Retired (and Why You Should Care)

January 7, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Ten days before Christmas, Willard Scott announced his retirement after a 65 year career. Yes, SIXTY-FIVE years! To be perfectly honest, I thought he retired decades ago but that probably says more about me than it does the indefatigable Mr. Scott. So, what’s the big deal about a TV weatherman … Read More

The Colts End the Regular Season at 8-8

January 7, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Indianapolis Colts started their last game of the season with a playoff appearance still an outside possibility. Of course a hundred or so things had to happen for this to occur, not the least of which was that the Horseshoe had to be victorious over the Tennessee Titans. Not … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 8-15

January 7, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, January 11: Toys, small trinkets, and curios, carved by German prisoners of war in British concentration camps on the Isle of Man and elsewhere in England, have been sent to Indianapolis. They will be offered for sale to raise money to enable the prisoners to … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 8-Jan.15

January 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

• The IRT will host a “Pay What You Can” Community Night on Wed., Jan. 13 for the 6:30 p.m. performance. Patrons are welcomed to pay what they can to see The Mystery of Irma Vep, a hilarious production where two men will play 7 characters and undergo more than … Read More