Monthly Archives: July 2020

State Mandates Face Masks in Public Places

July 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-37 to require face coverings beginning Monday to slow the spread of Coronavirus. State and local health departments will be responsible for enforcing compliance through education about the importance of wearing face coverings. The executive order does not include criminal penalties. … Read More

Reuben Engagement Center Resumes Services

July 30, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) recently announced plans to provide non-congregate housing and health services to Indianapolis residents experiencing homelessness to address the gap left by the temporary health-related closure of the Reuben Engagement Center (REC). The REC, which provides a safe, secure place to … Read More

Crate Art

July 30, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The 1880s were a time of great progress in America. Railroads crisscrossed the country with over 11,500 miles of track connecting major cities and allowing for the quick transport of perishable products. No longer limited to a local market, citrus fruit, grapes and raisins grown in California, plums, cherries, pears, … Read More

A Hoosier Guard on Alcatraz, Part 4

July 30, 2020 | by Al Hunter

I asked guard Jim Albright what he remembered about the closing of Alcatraz prison in March of 1963, in particular the visit by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. “Oh yeah. I remember. He toured the island and had about 50 bodyguards all around him. He didn’t want any of those … Read More

Murder on the Hornet Express

July 30, 2020 | by CJ Woods III

The utility company worker climbed out of his truck after backing out of my driveway and raised his hand toward me and my granddaughter. “There’s a hornet’s nest right there,” he called out. “You keep that little girl away from here. Those hornets were giving this truck THE BUSINESS!” My … Read More