Monthly Archives: May 2021

The Story of Joseph

May 20, 2021 | by CJ Woods III

An e-mail from Siera Hipsher, General Manager of the Ash & Elm Cider company invited me to “Joseph’s Surprise 5th Anniversary Party” for the company’s “incredible cider-maker.” As a long-time supporter of the cidery’s place and products, I responded immediately: “Siera! What is the DATE? I want to attend but … Read More

100 Years Ago: May 21-27

May 20, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, May 27, 1921: Fall Creek is so polluted that swimming in the stream should be prohibited according to Dr. Herman Morgan, secretary of the Indianapolis health department. “There are fourteen openings from which sewage overflow enters Fall Creek between the Monon Railroad bridge and Northwestern … Read More

Sunshine, Bargains, and a Day at the Auction

May 20, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

With the order to “shelter in place” last spring, many of our are auctions closed for months or went online. Now, according to Dr Anthony Fauci, the President’s chief medical advisor, we are now free to attend events mask free, if we are fully vaccinated. This announcement comes just in … Read More

This Week’s Issue: May 14-20

May 13, 2021 | by Weekly View

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First Female African-American Graduate of Tech High School 1916 to be Honored at Ceremony

May 13, 2021 | by Weekly View

Tech High School Class of 1970’s 50th reunion project was to raise funds to procure a grave marker for Bessie Anderson Speights who was the first female African-American graduate of Tech High School (June Class of 1916). Bessie (a long time school teacher) has been interred in an unmarked grave … Read More