Monthly Archives: April 2016

Joe McCarthy & the Cincinnati Redlegs Scare, Part 1

April 7, 2016 | by Al Hunter

It’s that time of year again. The rosters are set and the boys of summer have oiled their gloves and taped their bats for another season. Springtime has always been the zenith of hope for Cubs fans (and usually their best chance of winning a pennant) but this year the … Read More

Indiana Coaches Learning to Detect Concussions in Student Athletes

April 7, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

ompeting in any athletic program or sport involves a certain amount of physical risk; be it volleyball, handball, golf, or swimming. Contact sports such as football, wrestling, boxing, or basketball pose an even greater risk of physical injury. However, the risk of concussion has become more and more a very … Read More

Applause: April 8-14

April 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

• Terry Hankins, long-standing supporter of the community on the east side, passed away March 29. He was retired from the Indianapolis Engine Plant and collected International Harvester toys and memorabilia, which he donated to the Irvington Historical Society’s IH display. He will truly be missed. • There will be … Read More

Walking, Wicker and the Wonders of Spring

April 7, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Each year on April 1, I begin my evening walks. Living in an old historic neighborhood makes this a two-fold treat. First, I get some fresh air and a break from the pressures of the day, and secondly I get to view some wonderful turn-of-the-century homes. My neighborhood is graced … Read More