Monthly Archives: June 2026

100 Years Ago: June 12-18

June 11, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 13, 1926: “From producer to consumer” is the slogan of the new producers’ market (farmers’ market) at South and New Jersey Streets which was dedicated yesterday afternoon with a parade over downtown streets. Led by a brass band, twenty-five decorated floats and trucks began … Read More

Impossible Dreams

June 11, 2026 | by CJ Woods III

In 2003, I was living in St. Louis Missouri; I’d relocated there after my job in the L.S. Ayres’ advertising department was eliminated when the store closed. My new job with Famous Barr, the St. Louis department store, was also in the advertising department. My apartment was 8 blocks from … Read More

Parenting Skills, Part 1

June 11, 2026 | by Al Hunter

Effective parenting is defined as a matter of strengthening the bond between the parent and child, and building positive parenting skills. I just returned from a two-day getaway to the Springfield, Illinois home of President Abraham Lincoln. I love to go and visit his house on Seventh Street in the … Read More

This Week’s Issue: June 5-11

June 4, 2026 | by Weekly View

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Irvington Farmer’s Market Opens Season June 14

June 4, 2026 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — Named one the best farmer’s markets in the city, the Irvington Farmer’s Market will open the 2026 season on Sunday, June 14 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 East St. Clair Street. The market schedule for the season is July 12, August 9, September 13, and October … Read More