Monthly Archives: February 2020

Colts News

February 13, 2020 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Colts are rumored to be looking at Phillip Rivers as a possible bridge quarterback  until they can find a franchise quarterback through the draft. Rivers is a free agent after 16 seasons with the San Diego Chargers. There’s nothing official from the Colts about this, however. The Horse is … Read More

Abraham Lincoln Dies in Indiana

February 13, 2020 | by Al Hunter

“In his 10th year he was kicked by a horse, and apparently killed for a time.” The words were Abraham Lincoln’s. He was describing his boyhood in the hills of southern Indiana. Although much has been written about Abraham Lincoln’s life, his time as a Hoosier has been woefully neglected. … Read More

A Gift From the Heart

February 13, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The sweet little gal at the Kroger floral counter was frazzled but tried to smile as she frantically jammed roses into glass vases and trimmed each with a bow. One by one the men in line grabbed their purchase and headed out the door. I couldn’t help but notice their … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 14-20

February 13, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 19, 1920: The Gold Star Roll of Honor for Marion County has been compiled for the official Indiana War History and the list contains 379 soldiers and sailors and three women nurses who gave their lives in the World War. This is the largest … Read More

Young, Gifted and Black

February 13, 2020 | by CJ Woods III

February is Black History Month When I worked in the advertising department of a large St. Louis department store, the corporation would schedule a full-page advertisement in February that recognized Black History Month. The ad, crafted by the designers and art directors at headquarters in New York City, would often … Read More