Monthly Archives: April 2023

Collectors Gather for Epic Art Auction

April 20, 2023 | by Weekly View

by Mark Diekhoff Contributor INDIANAPOLIS — The Spring Sale of Historic Indiana Art occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, April 16 at The Arch on the near eastside of downtown Indianapolis. Over one hundred artworks covered the walls of the spacious venue and were put up for sale for those … Read More

Accessible Workstations Coming to Libraries

April 20, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library and Easterseals Crossroads are partnering on a project to install accessible workstations at all 24 Library locations throughout Indianapolis, Lawrence and Beech Grove to ensure all patrons have access to assistive technology. Part of The Library’s digital inclusion roadmap to improve access to Library … Read More

Public Works Committee Passes Infrastructure Funding

April 20, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Proposal 106 recently passed unanimously out of the Indianapolis City-County Council’s Public Works Committee. The proposal appropriates $8 million in Supplemental County Income Tax to fund infrastructure improvements for neighborhoods. Proposal 106 includes $1.5 million dedicated to scoping pedestrian safety improvements such as enhancements to sidewalks, crosswalks, and … Read More

Andrew Jackson’s Hair, Part 1

April 20, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column originally appeared in April 2012. As many of you know, I collect “stuff.” In particular, historical stuff. Especially, slightly creepy historical stuff. For years, whenever my kids saw a $20 bill, they would delightfully squeal out the phrase “That Glorious Mane” and giggle devilishly amongst themselves. I always … Read More

Like Water For Dogs

April 20, 2023 | by CJ Woods III

From my front-room window I could see the old black dog as it stopped to lap water from the bowls at the edge of my lawn. Kobe was at the end of a short leash, which was controlled by his owner. I was glad to see the two of them. … Read More