Monthly Archives: August 2017

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 1-7

August 31, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, September 6: West Indianapolis citizens are rejoicing over the recent completion of the levee and boulevard on the west bank of White River from Fourteenth to Raymond Streets. A celebration reviewing the new public improvements will be held in the new James Whitcomb Riley playground, … Read More

In the Days of the Lost Sunshine 2017, Part 3

August 31, 2017 | by Rose Mary Clarke

Ah, the trips through those times of innocence in our youth. . . You and I were fortunate to have grown up in a small Midwestern town during the time we did. We could roam the streets at any time of day or night without worry of harm, unlike the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Sept. 1-7

August 31, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, September 5: Indianapolis sent the vanguard of its quota of conscripts to the national army’s Camp Taylor at Louisville, KY today. The twenty-six Hoosier sons, drawn from the Fourth, Seventh, and Eighth Districts, were mobilized last night and lodged in a downtown hotel prior to … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Aug. 25-31 and Education Guide

August 24, 2017 | by Weekly View

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Poverty Fighting Projects Get Grant Boost

August 24, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Projects working to help Hoosier families and individuals escape poverty have received a $125,000 boost in the form of the inaugural round of Faith & Action Project grants. Organizers had intended to award $100,000, but increased the grant pool after reviewing proposals. Six area programs will receive grants … Read More