Monthly Archives: September 2016

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 2-8

September 1, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, September 8, 1916: Mayor Joseph Bell addressed a meeting of the heads of the various city departments yesterday and announced the first plans for a city sewage disposal plant. He emphasized the need for such a facility stating that at the present time the city … Read More

Applause!: Sept. 2-8

September 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

• The 2016 Feast of Lanterns was nearly washed out on the 27th, but the rain let up and the tents went up and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time in Spades Park. Congratulations to all the hard workers and volunteers that made this year a success! • Kudos … Read More

A Potpourri of August Memories

September 1, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Wasn’t it pleasant, O brother mine In those old days of the lost sunshine of youth . . . And we went visiting, me and you, Out to old Aunt Mary’s? It all comes back so clear today . . . — James Whitcomb Riley, “Out to Old Aunt Mary’s” … Read More

Highway 127: The World’s Longest Yard Sale, Part 3

September 1, 2016 | by Al Hunter

Over the past two weeks, I have shared with you tips and stories about the Highway 127 yard sale that takes place the first week of August and spans 690 miles through six states. Although we found many exciting and interesting items to add to our ever mounting number of … Read More

The Conclusion of the Firestone 600

September 1, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

The finish of the Firestone 600 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth was a long tine in coming, but it was definitely worth the wait. You may recall that the race was supposed to start on June 11 but was washed out because of rain. The race did … Read More