Monthly Archives: November 2024

Indiana National Guard Leader to Retire

INDIANA — Major General R. Dale Lyles recently announced that he will retire from his role as Adjutant General. When Mike Braun takes office will appoint his successor. Lyles has held the position since 2019, and over the years, the Indiana State Guard met its assigned federal missions, as well … Read More

The Dust Bowl

This column first appeared in March 2012. It cannot be denied that Basketball is connected to our state like a child to its mother. Whether you played it, watched it, or avoided it, you cannot deny that basketball is what Indiana is known for. Go ahead and make your argument … Read More

100 Years Ago: Nov. 15-21

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, November 18, 1924: The South Irvington Community Club met last evening and selected R. O. Shimer, who earlier was elected president, chairman of the board. Over 200 residents met last week at school No. 82 to organize the club whose first objective is to obtain … Read More

A Swift Connection

My friend deposited me at the bar of our favorite cidery and left to attend her prior engagement at a bourbon tasting. Paula Nicewanger, co-owner of this publication, told me that she would pick me up after the tasting had ended. I walked into the cidery and the was told … Read More