Monthly Archives: September 2016

Caulk of the Town Seeks Volunteers, Homes for Winterization Push

September 22, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Join NEAR staff and volunteers on Sat., Oct. 22 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the annual Near Eastside weatherization event Caulk of the Town. The event focuses on weatherizing homes in critical need of care before cold weather sets in. Since 1990, Caulk of the Town … Read More

Vice is Nice but President is Best

September 22, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

The fact that Indiana is considered the mother state of vice presidents has been discussed in this newspaper before. Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s campaign for the office has brought a great deal of attention to that office during this election cycle. But how many times has a vice president from … Read More

Irvington Halloween Festival Writing Contest

September 22, 2016 | by Kathleen Angelone

The 70th annual Irvington Halloween Festival features a writing contest for writers of any age. Contestants are encouraged to submit original poems, stories and essays that have a Halloween or autumn theme. The contest is open to all ages. Winners will read their entries at the Spooky Stories event at … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Sept/ 23-29

September 22, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, September 28, 1916: Both of Indiana’s political parties are discussing the question of bringing back Indiana guardsmen from the Mexican border to vote in the November election. How this may be done has not been resolved. Registration forms have been sent to the soldiers by … Read More

Applause!: Sept. 23-29

September 22, 2016 | by Weekly View

• On Sat. Sept. 24 from 6-7 p.m. at Brookside Park, 3500 Brookside Parkway S. Dr., Riverrun Revisited will perform. This is a site-specific dance performance that brings to life scientific concepts and concerns about human intervention of the waterways in Indianapolis. Choreographed by Butler University Dance Professor Cynthia Pratt … Read More