Monthly Archives: September 2016

Exploring the Possibilities: Collectible Maps

September 22, 2016 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Decorator magazines, internet blogs, HGTV — they are all great ways to stay abreast of what’s trending in the world of interior design. But as for me, when I want to find out what’s “hot” I head for the nearest outdoor market and watch what people are hauling to their … Read More

Home Memories

September 22, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

I’ve come to realize that the time through which we pass isn’t a straight line. Rather, it is circular; and if you live long enough, you re-experience time past in your mind. Our old Irvington home at 312 N. Ritter Ave. is for sale. Seeing pictures of it has taken … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 23-29

September 22, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, September 28, 1916: Fires swept by high winds destroyed four new houses on North Sheridan Avenue in Irvington yesterday, and nine other houses were destroyed by fire on North Elder Avenue in Haughville. By the time the Irvington fire company responded to the Sheridan Avenue … Read More

Bird Man of Indianapolis

September 22, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

One day, Wes Homoya came out of the magical regions of Ash & Elm — the near Eastside cider house — just after a small child and a grown man had spotted what one presumed to be a bat, and the other, a bird. The kid had “bat” but I … Read More

Simon Pagenaud is the 2016 IndyCar Series Champ

September 22, 2016 | by Steve Nicewanger

In his second season with Team Penske, 32-year-old French driver Simon Pagenaud has taken home the IndyCar Championship for 2016. The last race of the season, the Sonoma GoPro Grand Prix at Sears Point CA, was totally about Simon and his dominance of the series this year. Pagenaud was fastest … Read More