Monthly Archives: September 2025

Marion Co. Emergency Management Helps Prepare Citizens for Emergencies

INDIANAPOLIS — September is National Preparedness Month, making it a great time for people in Indianapolis and Marion County to discuss disaster preparedness with friends and family. Marion County residents can text MESA INDY to 67283 for the latest county emergency alerts and severe weather notifications. Residents can follow MCEM on Twitter, Facebook, … Read More

The Real Life Ghostbusters

It’s been over 40 years since Peter Venkman, Raymond Stanz and Egon Spengler chased the spirits of New York City in Ghostbusters. Now the best known ghost movie of our time is getting a makeover and is set to be released in the summer of 2016. The Number 1 movie … Read More

There’s That

This column first appeared in April 2011. A man walked past me as I sat at a table outside of my local pub. I glanced up from my reading and caught his eye. He smiled and said, “Kind of a nice day for that.” “It’s a great day for that,” … Read More

100 Years Ago: Sept. 12-18

From The Indianapolis Times, Saturday, September 19, 1925: An army of more than 3,350 armed men, with various degrees of authority, walk city streets, patrol highways and roads in an elaborate police system of espionage that has been established gradually throughout Marion County was revealed today in a survey by … Read More