Monthly Archives: October 2016

Campaign to Restore Ayres Clock Underway

INDIANAPOLIS — The Ayres clock at the southwest corner of Washington and Meridian is right eight times a day, since it has four faces and none displays the correct time. Two downtown Indianapolis residents asked themselves “why can’t we get the Ayres clock working again?” Old Northsider Paul Smith, president … Read More

The Covered Bridges of Parke County

Built for practicality, but now preserved as a piece of our history, the covered bridges of America stand as a tribute to the craftsmanship and diligence of their creators. Time, neglect and the elements have gradually chiseled away at the abundance of bridges in the U.S., dropping the number from … Read More

Architects’ Home Tour Oct. 15 & 16

INDIANAPOLIS —The Architects’ Home Tour on Oct. 15 and 16 will feature eight unique homes showcasing a variety of home designs and styles all designed by Indianapolis-area architects. Five of the homes are in Indianapolis and three homes are in Zionsville. The self-guided home tour, hosted by The American Institute … Read More

Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Hoosiers! by Terry Hutchens, Illustrated by Phil Velikan

Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Hoosiers! by Terry Hutchens and illustrated by Phil Velikan celebrates IU basketball for current fans and the next generation of fans to whom Hutchens dedicates the book. The story truly starts on the cover with a mother (wearing an IU jersey) and her daughter pointing at an owl (also … Read More

Volunteer Attorneys to Work Pro Bono Cases

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Legal Services received a two-year $326,000 Pro Bono Innovation Grant from Legal Services Corporation to fund a pilot program to expand Indiana’s existing pro bono program and recruit more volunteer attorneys, starting with Indy’s largest law firms. Indiana Legal Services, a nonprofit law firm that provides free … Read More