Monthly Archives: June 2018

Fireworks Laws in Indiana

June 21, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Fireworks in the state of Indiana are permitted from 5 p.m. to two hours after sunset June 28-July 5-9. They are permissible from 10 a.m.-midnight on July 4. • You must be 18 or older to purchase fireworks. • An adult must be present for children to use … Read More

Can the Kaiser

June 21, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

Today’s passion for urban gardening began in the months leading up to America’s entry into World War I when preparedness was the watchword and various measures were being taken for food conservation. One was “promoting the general cultivation of vacant lots,” and locally the Indianapolis News editorially recognized “the city … Read More

Traveling in the Heat

June 21, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

Looking back at some of my most memorable childhood moments, many of them are ties to vacations and travel. In the 1950s and early 60s, I had two aunts and a grandfather who lived in Cincinnati and across the river in Covington KY. My Dad’s sister and family lived in … Read More

Marion County Fair Queen and Court Announced

June 21, 2018 | by Weekly View

submitted photo Sisters Paige Wells (left) and Julia Wells reign over the 88th Marion County Fair this week as Queen and Princess, respectively. The sisters were crowned during the annual pageant on June 15, the fair’s opening night. This is the second consecutive year that sisters have won both titles. … Read More

Indy Mega-Adoption June 23-24

June 21, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 1,000 dogs and cats from more than 20 area animal shelter and rescue organizations will be up for adoption at the Indy Mega-Adoption Event on June 23 and June 24. The adoptable animals are a variety of ages, sizes and breeds. They already are fixed, vaccinated … Read More