Monthly Archives: October 2022

Nicknames & Mascots

October 27, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

Collegiate and high school nicknames bring a sense of romance and chivalry to the gridiron and gymnasium floor as competing teams in vibrant school colors do battle. Adorable mascots, wearing exaggerated costumes representing some anthropomorphic version of the team’s nickname, bring cheering onlooking fans to their feet in support of … Read More

Takeback Day Slated for Oct. 29

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Fire Dept. and IMPD are teaming up with the DEA to keep Indy safe. Five IFD Stations will be used to supplement the already established locations by the DEA for National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday Oct. 29. IMPD Officers will be staffing the take back … Read More

JAG Indy Programming Expands to Franklin Central HS

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On August 1, 2022, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – Indianapolis launched a new program location at Franklin Central High School, bringing its reach to a total of 19 programs in 16 Marion County high schools. JAG Indy is a state-affiliated program, based on a national model, that … Read More

“The Devil Comes to Irvington”

October 27, 2022 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in October 2013. Al’s 20th Anniversary Irvington Ghost Tours end Saturday, Oct. 29, so be sure to get to the corner of Johnson and East Washington by 6:45 for the last tours of the season! Advance sale tickets are available at the Magick Candle, 203 S. … Read More

100 Years Ago: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

October 27, 2022 | by Weekly View

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, October 31, 1922: This afternoon the traffic signal control system in the tower east of Meridian in Washington St. was tested for its debut tomorrow. Traffic officer George Cox, a ten-year police department veteran, flashed a green light, giving east and west traffic the right … Read More