Monthly Archives: January 2021

The Ghost of Old George Knox

This column appeared in the April 2010 issue. In Greenfield, at the corner of State Road 9 and Highway 40 (where the Hancock County Bank now stands) once stood Gooding’s Tavern. The tavern served as an inn (or hotel) for travelers on the old National Road. Over the decades, the … Read More

MLK Jr. Day Celebrations Include Honors, Free Events

INDIANA — Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated throughout Indiana on Monday, Jan. 18. The federal holiday honors the life and work of the civil rights leader and his accomplishments. This year, many celebrations will be held virtually. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) and Dr. Martin Luther … Read More

Mayor Announces New Cabinet Appointments

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett recently announced two major appointments to his cabinet. Taylor Schaffer was appointed Chief Deputy Mayor and serve as Mayor Hogsett’s chief of staff. Schaffer was the deputy chief of staff, and previously served as communications director for the mayor’s office. Judith Thomas has been appointed … Read More

New Coronavirus Strain Identified in Indiana

INDIANA — According to the Indiana Dept. of Health and the CDC, the new strain of coronavirus has come to Indiana. The state is assessing the situation to see if the variant is circulating through  the community. The state is monitoring testing samples. Several other states have also reported the … Read More