Monthly Archives: January 2022

100 Years Ago: Jan. 23-Feb. 3

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, February 3, 1922: The new Christamore Settlement House will be built in Haughville following yesterday’s decision by the College Settlement Association’s board authorizing the purchase of lots at Tremont Avenue and West Michigan Street. The $50,000 (2020: $786,121) building, designed by architect Lee Burns, will … Read More

Virus Continues to Hit Hoosiers Hard

In January 2020, the first cases of what would become known as COVID-19 were verified in Wuhan, China. At the time, the novel coronavirus was a concern, but seemed to be isolated. Jump forward to March of 2020, and the world went on red alert as the virus was detected … Read More

Bridges on South Side to Close for Replacement

INDIANAPOLIS — The Madison Avenue and Mooresville Road Bypass bridges over I-465 on the south side of Indianapolis are expected to close next month. The bridges are expected to close for replacement in mid- to late February. The Madison Avenue bridge is expected to be closed for just over six … Read More

City-County Council Announces Redistricting Forums

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis City-County Council has released the full schedule of upcoming public forums designed to solicit residents’ input on the 2022 redistricting process, which state statute dictates the Council must complete this year. The public forums, free and open to any resident of Marion County, are being planned, … Read More