Monthly Archives: February 2023

Applause!: Feb. 10-16

February 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

• The senseless death of Purdue Polytech at Englewood student James Johnson III has rocked the east side. The young man had a promising future, and was the 317 Fruit Man, serving fresh fruit to underserved people in our community. He was also on the basketball team. There are many … Read More

Health Dept. Offers Special Dental Clinics for Children in Feb.

February 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month featuring the theme “Brush, Floss, Smile.” The Marion County Public Health Department is taking part in this month-long observance by hosting special dental clinics for children and youth ages 1-18. The health department’s Dental Health program will offer the clinics at … Read More

“Indiana 211 Day” Brings Awareness of Vital Resource

February 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, “Indiana 211 Day,” as Indiana joins states and cities across the country raising awareness about 211: an important, free resource, available to all Hoosiers. In 2022, Indiana 211 helped connect more than 150,000 callers throughout Indiana with housing, … Read More

Mae West: The Original Blonde Bombshell, Part 1

February 9, 2023 | by Al Hunter

Al is on vacation. This column originally appeared in May 2012. Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Pam Anderson, Madonna; Blondes. In my opinion, they all owe a debt of gratitude to Hollywood’s original blonde bombshell, Mae West. Come this Halloween, it will be eighty years since Ms. West burst onto the … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 10-16

February 9, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, February 14, 1923: City health board statistics show a record fifty-seven deaths from pneumonia and influenza in Indianapolis in the last twelve days. Dr. Herman Morgan, board secretary, estimates 70,000 persons are suffering from respiratory infections and while the highest percentage of illness is among … Read More