Monthly Archives: August 2025

100 Years Ago: Aug. 22-28

August 21, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, August 27, 1925: The official count in the Better Babies Contest has found 1,120 babies eligible for participation in the event to name the best baby boy and the best baby girl in Indiana. This year’s number of eligible entrants is more than 200 babies … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Aug. 15-21

August 14, 2025 | by Weekly View

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The Feast of Lanterns Brings the East Side Together August 23

August 14, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Now, perhaps more than ever, our neighbors and communities need to come together in peaceful unity. The Feast of Lanterns is a historic festival based on the near eastside of Indianapolis that brings together people from all walks of life to enjoy good music, food, and conversation. The … Read More

2025 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Winners Announced

August 14, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2025 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. This contest, in its 17th year, features photos which are a powerful testament of this hardworking community and the invaluable contributions of our Hoosier farmers. The winning photos were chosen from hundreds … Read More

“The Court is Hers” Launched to Get Girls into Basketball

August 14, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly and Company, in partnerships with the Indiana Fever and the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, recently announced the launch of “The Court Is Hers,” a citywide initiative in Indianapolis aimed at increasing girls’ participation in basketball by eliminating registration fees for girls’ basketball programs at the Y. … Read More