Monthly Archives: March 2018

World War I 100 Years Ago: March 9-15

March 8, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 12: “Deeply regret to inform you that Corporal Ralph R. Flora, infantry, is officially reported killed in action March 8.” This brief message, received late yesterday by Ellis and Rebekah Flora, 1616 E. Washington St, brought news of the first Indianapolis man in the … Read More

Spring Cleaning

March 8, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

While I am not certain if it qualifies as a tradition or a ritual, it is a necessity and one from which I find no escape. It is spring cleaning and the time to do it has arrived. Once the days grow longer and the temperature rises, I spend as … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 9-15

March 8, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, March 11: Carrying concealed weapons is one of the most dangerous practices with which the public has to contend, says George Coffin, chief of police. Under his instructions, police have arrested forty-one persons in the past two months each of whom was found to be … Read More

March Comes in Like a Lamb

March 8, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

The 2018 Scouting Combine finished up on Monday and apparently it was a roaring success. The big winner was Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. Already considered the best athlete available, Barkley’s Herculean performance bowled absolutely everyone over. His mature calm and serious demeanor was even more impressive. The word … Read More

Peace Train

March 8, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

Driving south on Arlington Avenue one day, I paused before the lowered arms and flashing lights north of Massachusetts Avenue. A train was passing and we drivers had to stand and wait. I’ve written before of the emergence of my Mr. Hyde personality when in my car, but I have … Read More