Monthly Archives: December 2024

“The Greatest Gift” became “It’s a Wonderful Life”

December 19, 2024 | by Steve Nicewanger

First published 11/26/11 This is the time of year that the holiday classic film It’s a Wonderful Life starts appearing on television. It’s a Christmas tradition and the story of George Bailey realizing his true value as a human being has resonated with viewers since it’s release in 1946. We … Read More

Marion County Jail to be Demolished

December 19, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Demolition is planned for the historic former Marion County Jail, city officials recently announced. Marion County Jail 1’s demolition will begin by end of the year. The jail was closed after the opening of the Community Justice Campus in the Twin-Aire neighborhood in 2022. Inmates moved to the … Read More

The Beatles Hit the Brakes at Walt Disney World

December 19, 2024 | by Al Hunter

Quick, who broke up The Beatles? Which one of the Fab Four was the first to quit the group? And who was the last Beatle standing? Throw away all you thought you knew about the breakup of The Beatles and settle in for a Beatles Christmas story like you have … Read More

Passages

December 19, 2024 | by CJ Woods III

The country is marching, rumbling, and stumbling toward the end of the year, which will close out following some traditional celebrations. Some people will sit down to review the year and assess successes and lament failures. Not one of us can say that the year 2024 gave us everything that … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 20-Jan. 2

December 19, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, December 25, 1924: Hundreds of carolers traveled throughout Indianapolis — from home to home, hospital to hospital, and club to club — last night raising their voices in singing Christmas songs and spreading the yuletide spirit by this age-old custom. Caroling began at 7 p.m. … Read More