Article Archives: Applause

Applause: July 12-19

• Congratulations to Cindy Lewis Hartshorn! She will receive the 2013 Indiana Governor’s Arts Award. Cindy is head of the music department at Arsenal Technical HS in Indianapolis where she graduated herself. She has done wonders with the department with dwindling resources, winning numerous awards and keeping the choirs front … Read More

Applause: June 28-July 12

• Make it a point to support local independent businesses during “Independents Week” July 1-7. The American Independent Business Alliance started Independents Week years ago to highlight the economic power of locally-owned independent businesses. We’d encourage every one of our readers to support the many local businesses who advertise in … Read More

Applause: June 21-28

• The terrible warehouse fire on the southwest side could be seen all the way over here on the far east side. Once again, our first responders, especially our firefighters, risked life and limb to protect the community. Thank you to police, firefighters, EMTs, and all the unsung heroes among … Read More

Applause: June 14-21

• Congratulations to Scecina Ladies for their softball championship when they beat Adams Central 4-2. They are the Class 2A champs. Very proud of you! • Race for Roofs is a 5 Mile Run Walk that raises funds for rental scholarships for eastsiders who need assistance with housing. The race, … Read More

Applause: June 7-14

• Nicole Meisberger, a local photographer and member of the Irvington Photo Club was recently invited to participate in a video series about Flickr photographers, “The Weekly Flickr.” They are planning to fly her to New York and do an interview and video with her about her work on the … Read More