Article Archives: Applause

Applause!: Jan. 21-27

• Sad to see Edward’s Drive-In, a southside icon, close after 64 years in business. The owners cited increased stresses from the ongoing pandemic as the main reason to decide to close the doors. They will, however, continue the Dashboard Diner food truck, so keep an eye open for them. … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 14-20

• In last week’s Applause, we put the wrong date for the Historic Irvington Community Council. The meeting will be held Tuesday, January 18 at 7 p.m. at the Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 S. Johnson. On the agenda is the controversial move by Indy Parks to put in an Astroturf … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 7-13

• The Irvington Community Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan.11 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 S. Johnson. The public is encouraged to attend. There will be a discussion of plans for Ellenberger Park, and people from the Parks Department will be in … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 17-23

• Fred Imhausen, Irvington’s own Santa, passed away suddenly last week. Besides being Santa to countless kids, Fred was a realtor and tax professional, and one of the kindest men on the east side. Our thoughts go out to his family. There will be a celebration of life service at … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 10-16

• Thank you to the Irvington elves who decorated the lampposts along East Washington St.! The Stanleys, Dave & Ann Skirvin, Betty & Maddie McGrath, Allie Barnes, Elaine Lewis, Terry Lockward, Kathleen Porter, David Durban, and Sylvia Zimmerman did a great job. George Thomas florists, Irvington Community Schools, Jockamo’s Pizza, … Read More