Monthly Archives: March 2023

100 Years Ago: March 10-16

March 9, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, March 13, 1923: The West Indianapolis Civic League for the Enforcement of Law West of White River met last night and selected officers. Three men, known as captains, will be assigned to every square in West Indianapolis to watch for and report to the central … Read More

The Black Day of the General Assembly

March 9, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in April 2011. Al is on a research trip. During the 1880s, Indiana industry began to grow rapidly due to the Indiana Natural Gas Boom and the ensuing creation of many new labor unions and a return to Democratic control of the General Assembly. One of … Read More

Exercise for the Imagination

March 9, 2023 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column first appeared in April 2011. Traditional, contemporary, primitive, or country cottage, the decor of our homes make a statement about who we are. But what does your home say to those who never come inside? What is your yard saying about you? No longer content with a lawn … Read More

This Week’s Issue: March 3-9

March 2, 2023 | by Weekly View

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65th Indiana Flower + Patio Show Opens March 11

March 2, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Flower + Patio Show returns for its 65th year on Saturday, March 11 and runs through Sunday, March 19. One of the oldest and most successful flower shows in the U.S. features showcase gardens crafted by many of Indiana’s premier landscapers, hundreds of finer outdoor living … Read More