Monthly Archives: December 2019

Bright Lights Shine in Irvington Winter Luminaria December 22

The sand has been delivered at Ellenberger Park by the pool, the Luminaria kits are on the shelves, and  the Historic Irvington neighborhood is getting ready to celebrate 43 years of Winter Luminaria, the Festival of Lights on December 22 from 6-10 p.m. Residents and non-Irvingtonians are welcome to come … Read More

Lawrence Branch to Temporarily Close for Renovation

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, the Lawrence Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, located at 7898 Hague Rd., will temporarily close for its first major renovation since the 13,500-square-foot branch opened in 1983. When the Lawrence Branch reopens, visitors will see an updated entrance, new group study … Read More

IMPD K9 Receives Body Armor

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s K9 Sigfried has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Genentech. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose … Read More

Abe Martin joins Kin Hubbard Park

IRVINGTON — On December 17, 1904, a new character appeared on the back pages of the Indianapolis News for the first time — Abe Martin. This Hoosier country philosopher was the creation of cartoonist Kin Hubbard.  Each day, Abe Martin offered up his rustic humor and sharp-eyed observations of everyday … Read More