Monthly Archives: November 2024

A Time For Thanks

“How is it that we go right from Halloween to Christmas,” muttered the man on the bar stool next to me. He took a long draw on his draft beer and continued: “I don’t understand it.” I made no attempt to answer the question or to add to the discussion. … Read More

Citizen’s Arrest, Citizen’s Arrest! Indiana’s Funny laws

This column first appeared in December 2009. I was born and raised in Indiana. Growing up in 1960s in Indiana could be a challenge if you ever had to explain where you came from to people unfamiliar with our great state. As Hoosiers, the same questions always seem to surface … Read More

Caring Recovery Opioid Treatment Program Opens on Eastside

INDIANAPOLIS — Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Caring Recovery Opioid Treatment Program. The new facility, located in the Twin Aire neighborhood, offers expanded space and treatment capabilities, along with being easily accessible for … Read More

Library Employees Receive Scholarships

INDIANAPOLIS — Four Indianapolis Public Library employees have been awarded the newly launched Lillian Childress Hall Scholarship, designed to support the educational advancement of Library staff members from underrepresented backgrounds. The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, the Library’s not-for-profit philanthropic partner, established this scholarship through the generous gifts and support of … Read More