Monthly Archives: May 2022

Memorial Day Commemorates Those Who Gave All

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. The holiday was officially proclaimed in 1868 to honor Union and Confederate soldiers and was expanded after World War I to honor those who died in all wars. It became … Read More

IPS Names Teachers of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS — Educators Paige Sjoerdsma of Butler Lab School 55 and DaMeisha Fleming of James Whitcomb Riley 43 have been recognized by Indianapolis Public Schools as the district’s Teacher of the Year. This is the first time there have been two IPS Teacher of the Year winners — one representing … Read More

Repaving Shelby St. Begins

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning May 23, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) began work on approximately $2.1 million in phased resurfacing, full depth patching and connectivity improvements on Shelby Street between Southeastern Ave. and Prospect St. In the first phase, Shelby Street will close between Southeastern and Bates St. … Read More

2022 Concerts on the Canal Announced

INDIANAPOLIS — A popular summer series returns to downtown Indianapolis. The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests to the 2022 Concerts on the Canal season along with Free Admission Thursdays, June 2 through July 14. All Concerts on the Canal performances are from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eugene … Read More