Monthly Archives: June 2019

Applause!: June 7-13

June 6, 2019 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations to our very own Al Hunter, who recently hosted the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” team in Irvington, discussing the H.H. Holmes connection to the neighborhood. Jeff Mudgett, Holmes’ great-grandson was also on hand. This is the third time in recent memory that Al has attracted national TV attention … Read More

Resilience Ambassador Grant Program Recipients Announced

June 6, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Five Indianapolis communities have the opportunity to build community resilience and improve local quality of life, through the Resilience Ambassador Grant Program. The Resilience Ambassador program uses a grassroots neighborhood outreach approach to galvanize community-based action surrounding the City’s first sustainability and Resilience Action Plan, Thrive Indianapolis, and … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 7-13

June 6, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, June 11, 1919: Seventy-four junior reserve training corps cadets of the Indianapolis high schools were named in orders issued by Maj. Arthur Perry, professor of military science and tactics in the Indianapolis high schools, to attend five weeks of summer training at Camp Custer, MI. … Read More

Irvington’s Link to the Formation of the F.B.I.

June 6, 2019 | by Al Hunter

This article originally ran in the January 19, 2009 edition of the Eastside Voice. I spent this past weekend with the great-great-grandson of H.H. Holmes, “Bloodstains” author Jeff Mudgett, and the film crew from Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” series. We gathered to tape a show inside the home where Holmes … Read More

Indy Car Update

June 6, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

After dominating the month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Penske driver Simon Pagenaud has returned to being the third driver on the team. However, his wins and pole positions have cemented his place on the team after rumors had circulated that he would not be with the Captain … Read More