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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
100 Years Ago -
Rose Mary Clarke
Senior Lifestyle -
Al Hunter
Bumps in the Night -
Linda Hamer Kennett
What’s in the Attic? -
Steve Nicewanger
Sports Voice -
CJ Woods III
Words from Woods
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Saddle Up for Summerfest 2026 at Little Flower Church!
INDIANAPOLISL — Pull on your boots, grab your hat, and mosey on over to “Saddle Up at Summerfest!” at Little Flower Catholic Church, May 29–31. This beloved Eastside tradition promises three days packed with hometown fun, delicious food, lively entertainment, and western-style hospitality for the whole family. Summerfest takes place at Little Flower Catholic Church, located at the corner of North Bosart and Nowland Ave. Festival hours are 5–11 p.m. Friday, 3–11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday. There’s something for every cowboy and cowgirl at this year’s celebration. … Read More
62nd Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market June 6-7
INDIANAPOLIS — The 62nd Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market will be held Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 200 yards of vintage, antiques, food vendors, and more will be featured. The historic neighborhood is between E. Michigan and 10th St., and East to West Woodruff Place. The treasured tradition of Everybody Dance is set for Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. sharp. For just a few minutes, drop what you’re doing and boogie in the streets. Spearheaded by Tessie, who … Read More
American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service May 22
INDIANAPOLIS — To commemorate the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 22, at noon at the Indiana War Memorial. The Memorial Service will honor Indiana’s fallen servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The event is free and open to the public. The Indiana War Memorial is located at 55 E Michigan St. Director of the Army National Guard, Lieutenant General Jonathan Stubbs will be the Keynote Speaker. Guests will include Gold Star families, … Read More
IMPO Funding East Side Projects
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) recently presented a check for $34,238,882 to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW). The funds will be used to help build bridges, roundabouts, trails and other infrastructure enhancements in Indianapolis. Nine projects submitted by Indy DPW were selected for funding. IMPO funding will cover 80% of the cost of construction, with the city providing the remaining funds, as well as the cost of design and inspection. Altogether, the nine projects selected by the IMPO will account for $48.1 million in … Read More
City Making Progress on Road Crashes
INDIANAPOLIS — Six months into the implementation of the Indianapolis Vision Zero Action Plan, the Vision Zero Taskforce is encouraged by the meaningful progress underway across agencies and community partners. Guided by a shared-responsibility and a commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries, taskforce members have begun advancing key strategies. Early signs are promising, but more work needs to be done. According to Vision Zero Taskforce data, on Indianapolis roadways, fatal crashes decreased by nearly 16% from 2024 to 2025. Fatal crashes have declined by nearly 30% compared to … Read More
Indy Parks Announces 2026 Free Concert Series
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks has announced the start of the department’s 2026 Free Summer Concert Series. Nineteen Indy Parks across the city will host at least one concert, including a new partnership with IF Theatre to bring additional concerts and performances that are kid focused and family friendly. A full list of announced concerts can be found at parks.indy.gov/free-concert-series. Concerts are also subject to being rescheduled or canceled due to weather. Eastside parks that will have shows include Brookside, Broad Ripple, Garfield, Christian, Ellenberger, Martin Luther King, and Wes … Read More
Community Health Network Expands Stem Cell Transplants in Indy
INDIANAPOLIS — Community Health Network celebrated the expansion of its Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Institute. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of a new treatment site at Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center North, increasing access to advanced care for patients with certain cancers and blood disorders. The new site located at 7979 North Shadeland Ave. complements Community Health Network’s existing stem cell and cellular therapy services in Kokomo, bringing specialized treatment closer to patients in the Indianapolis metropolitan area while supporting coordination of care across … Read More
IndyPL Summer Reading Kickoffs on May 30
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library kicks off its annual Summer Reading programming, “Play Your Way,” May 30-Aug. 11. The program is for youngsters, teens, and adults. Participants track the time spent reading, listening to audiobooks, reading aloud to someone, … Read More
Applause!: May 22-June 4
• In partnership with Heartland Film, the City of Lawrence will host Films at the Fort. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family and enjoy movies on specific days. On Friday, May 29 Despicable Me will be showing, and … Read More
Block Party at the Eiteljorg June 5
INDIANAPOLIS — Everyone is invited to an all-ages community block party at the Eiteljorg, 500 W. Washington St., from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday June 5, to enjoy live music under The Sails, a DJ spinning between sets and performances … Read More
Gold Star Heroes
While young schoolchildren are awarded a “gold star” for their achievements, a more poignant “gold star” holds a hallowed place on banners marking the loss and sacrifice of soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen in service to our country. Since America’s … Read More
Gail Kidwell Featured at Southside Art League
GREENWOOD: Southside Art League will be exhibiting a collection of Gail Kidwell’s original Fiber Art. Gail Kidwell was born and raised on the East side of Indianapolis and currently lives with her husband Rich in Trafalgar, Indiana. She enjoys working … Read More
100 Years Ago: May 22-June 4
One Hundred Years Ago — From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, May 25, 1926: The Indianapolis Park Board has taken the first steps toward converting Brown’s Triangle, northwest corner of Emerson Ave. and Washington St., into a beauty spot and memorial … Read More
Clark Gable at the Indianapolis 500
I originally wrote this article back in May of 2010 and in the years since, I have been informed by a longtime friend (and Irvingtonian) Bruce Gable that there is an Irvington connection, so I figured I’d update it and … Read More
11 Labs A’ Licking
My yellow lab had 11 puppies, one night. I was there for the birth of all of them. “Allie Dog Woods,” as my youngest daughter called her, was sweet and gentle, and loved to chew the rubber on the gas … Read More
Construction Season in Full Swing Throughout the City
INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett recently joined the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) and the Indianapolis City-County Council to discuss major right-of-way construction projects for the 2026 season. Indy DPW’s 2026 capital infrastructure budget calls for $279 million … Read More
“Click It or Ticket” Through May 31
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a … Read More
State Implements New Health Prices Tools
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is expanding the Indiana Health Prices platform (formerly the Indiana All Payer Claims Database) to bring comprehensive prescription resources, hospital cash prices, and voluntary provider submissions together in one place. The integration of these tools will make … Read More
Lawrence Named Clean Community
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has welcomed the cities of Greencastle, Lafayette, Lawrence, and Westfield to the Clean Community Program, recognizing their commitment to building stronger and more sustainable environments for Hoosiers. The Clean Community Program … Read More
Long-term Care Services for Seniors Signed
INDIANAPOLIS — The Governor recently signed House Enrolled Act 1277, a law that makes targeted updates to Indiana’s long-term care system for Hoosier seniors. HEA 1277 updates aspects of Indiana’s Medicaid long-term services and supports system, including assisted living services, … Read More
IDEM Announces New Air Quality Advisory
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is introducing a new air quality notification, a Local Air Quality Advisory (LAQA), to alert residents of short-term conditions that can become unhealthy for several hours but may not meet the … Read More
Applause!:May 15-21
• Construction of the new roundabout at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road will begin with intermittent partial lane closures starting May 18. Beginning June 1, the intersection will fully close to traffic for roundabout construction. The full closure is expected … Read More
The Freakness Stakes May 17
IRVINGON — The Black Hat Society of Historic Irvington will hold The Freakness Stakes on Sunday, May 17 from 3-6 p.m. at 203 S. Good Ave. in Irvington. This fundraising event is a Derby-style event with entertainment by the Dancing … Read More
The Howl of May
Three motorcycles roared Eastward on 10th Street, passing me with blatting pipes; one was a “tri-ped,” and someone had installed speakers that put out multi-decibel aural insults. As I walked down E. 10th Street, I added the sounds of those … Read More
Break on Through to the Other Side
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist of The Doors, died in Rosenheim, Germany after a long fight with cancer on May 20, 2013. His death came 42 years, literally a lifetime, after the death of Doors’ frontman Jim Morrison. (Assuming of course … Read More
100 Years Ago: May 15-21
From The Indianapolis News, Friday, May 21, 1926: All Butler University classes were dismissed today so students could attend the annual May Day exercises, which were held this year at Fairview Park, the future site of Butler. Many alumni, former … Read More