Monthly Archives: September 2021

Downtown Streets Partially Closed for Construction

INDIANAPOLIS — The Dept. of Public Works has announced that the westbound lane of Market Street from Illinois to Monument Circle has closed as work begins on the first phase of a streetscape improvement project. The northbound, eastern-most lane of Illinois at the Market St. intersection is also closed to … Read More

STOP Violence Against Women Grants Go to Local Projects

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute recently awarded more than $3 million in STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grants to 53 projects across Indiana. The goal of the program is to encourage partnerships between police, prosecution, courts, and victim-serving organizations to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable in … Read More

Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival Begins Sept. 30

IRVINGTON — Our Lady of Lourdes will hold its annual Fall Festival September 30 through October 2. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2-10 p.m. on Saturday. The church is located at 5333 E. Washington St. and is a cash-only event (an ATM is available on the grounds). … Read More

Donations Neede for Afghan Evacuees

INDIANA — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today a regional collection system to sort and deliver items donated by Hoosiers to the thousands of Afghan evacuees temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury. Several state agencies will collaborate to receive, sort and deliver the needed items. Nine Indiana National Guard armories will … Read More

“Madge” Book Release Oct. 1 at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center

IRVINGTON — There have been dozens of books written about D.C. Stephenson and the Klan in Indiana. In most of these books, Madge Oberholtzer is discussed as merely the victim of a horrendous crime, and is just a grisly side detail of Stephenson’s downfall, which ultimately lead to the downfall … Read More