Monthly Archives: October 2026

History and Mystery

October 8, 2026 | by CJ Woods III

I climbed the steps leading away from the light-rail station onto the street above it; a woman bounded up the steps behind me and at the top, asked for directions to a street. I pointed her in the right direction and she startled me by asking, “Do you want to … Read More

100 Years Ago: Oct. 9-15

October 8, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, October 11, 1926: Today, the Marion County grand jury began investigating charges that politicians and high officials were involved with D C. Stephenson, former Klan grand dragon, in corrupt political deals when Stephenson was “the law in Indiana.” Criminal Judge James Collins instructed jurors to … Read More

Pat Quinlan and the Ghost of H.H. Holmes, Part 1

October 8, 2026 | by Al Hunter

As a lover of all things historical, the stories I find myself most drawn to often include the aftermath of a historical event. One such story involves an incident and personality from the pages of Irvington history. In October of 1894, America’s first serial killer, Dr. H.H. Holmes committed one … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Oct. 2-8

October 1, 2026 | by Weekly View

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35th Annual Heartland Film Festival Begins October 8

October 1, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 35th Heartland Film Festival takes place from Oct. 8–18 at several venues, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square, Indy Art Center, Kan-Kan Cinema, Living Room Theaters, Newfields, and the Scottish Rite Cathedral). Voted the #1 Best Film Festival by the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice … Read More