Monthly Archives: August 2024

Vice is Nice but President is Best

August 8, 2024 | by Steve Nicewanger

This column first appeared in the Sept. 23, 2016 issue. The fact that Indiana is considered the mother state of vice presidents has been discussed in this newspaper before. Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s campaign for the office has brought a great deal of attention to that office during this election … Read More

Before Irvington with the Twigh Twee Singers of the Miami Nation

August 8, 2024 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society will present an evening with the Twigh Twee Singers of the Miama Nation of Indiana on Friday, Aug. 9 from 6-8  p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave. The program is free, but a donation would be appreciated. The performance is … Read More

IMPD Hosts Blood Drive Sept. 6

August 8, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive at IMPD East District HQ, 201 North Shadeland Ave. in the Training Room on Friday,  Sept 6, from noon-6 p.m. Blood drives help the Red Cross fulfill the need for blood at hospitals and other facilities. … Read More

“Between the Lines” at Buck Creek Players Aug. 16-25

August 8, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Buck Creek Players will kick off their 51st season with this live event on our mainstage. Join us for the six live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, August 16th and running through Sunday, August 25th. Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 9-15

August 8, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, August 9, 1924: About 5,000 youngsters got a break from the relentless heat yesterday afternoon when the thirty-one Indianapolis fire stations rigged up hoses and held neighborhood sprinkling parties. A steady stream of youthful humanity poured in the direction of the sprinklers, and firefighters and … Read More