Monthly Archives: February 2021

A Black History Story

February 4, 2021 | by CJ Woods III

This column first appeared in the Feb. 2, 2018 issue. In September, 1944, The Franklin Times published an obituary on its front page for a printer who, after moving from Noblesville, Indiana, died while employed as a pressman for the newspaper. Fred Hord’s long service to the paper was written … Read More

Goodbye to Little Ben

February 4, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in March 2011. One hundred and nine years ago this weekend, undoubtedly just a few miles away from where you’re reading this story, Indiana lost her only native son to ever ascend to the Presidency of the United States. At 4:45 in the afternoon on March … Read More

Indy Car News

February 4, 2021 | by Steve Nicewanger

Popular Canadian IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe who split time between being a driver and being a race commentator in 2000 has secured a full time ride for the series in 2021 with Andretti Auto Sports. Hinch will be driving the #29 Dallara Honda for the team. The 34-year-old drove for … Read More

In Search Of . . .

February 4, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Questioning the authenticity of your Blenko glass? Uncertain if your typewriter is from the 1970s or the 1920s? Wondering if your vinyl records are of any value? You are not alone! After nearly 30 years of working with antiques and collectibles, there is one thing I know for certain. The … Read More