Monthly Archives: June 2016

The Pennsy

June 23, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

Running through the middle of Irvington and extending to the east towards Cumberland is a ribbon of asphalt that walkers and bikers now enjoy as the “Pennsy Trail.” While today many find this serene byway a respite from daily life, for nearly 130 years a silver ribbon of steel rail … Read More

Chris Canas Band, Final Days of Marion County Fair

June 23, 2016 | by Weekly View

The fantastic Chris Canas Band — award-winners at numerous blues competitions & challenges throughout the US — will appear in concert at the Marion County Fair, Sat., June 25, 8 to 10 p.m. The concert is free with $5 fair admission. The Chris Canas Band is just one of numerous … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 24-July 7

June 23, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, June 29, 1916: Crowds numbering into the hundreds waited far into the night and early morning at Union Station watching train load after train load of national guardsmen from eastern states – New York’s crack Seventh Regiment; Ambulance Co No. 1 from Boston – pass … Read More

Indy PopCon Review

June 23, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Special Guest Columnist, Jasmine Hunter Last week I introduced you to Indy PopCon. Hopefully some of you visited the Indiana Convention Center last weekend for this unique pop culture themed event. I will admit, many of the events and personalities involved might be a little bit too hip for this … Read More

Spelling Bee

June 23, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

My son-in-love called me, chortling and snorting; “You didn’t tell me about ‘beacon!’ You didn’t tell me about ‘beacon!’” My daughter was cackling in the background: “Tell him, Dad!” My 7-year-old granddaughter had brought home her spelling words, one of which was her favorite food: bacon. This simple test cracked … Read More