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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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Indiana State Fair Offers Early Ticket Discounts
INDIANAPOLIS — The theme of this year’s fair is “It’s a Hit” and this August, the Indiana State Fair is bringing even more reasons to celebrate summer. From advance savings and family ticket packages to fan favorite discount days and affordable food options, the Indiana State Fair continues to deliver one of the best entertainment values in the state. The Indiana State Fair is the sixth oldest State Fair in the country, started in 1851 in what is now Military Park, and moved to the Fairgrounds at 1202 E, 38th … Read More
New Murals at Local Jiffy Lubes
INDIANAPOLIS — Jiffy Lube of Indiana has added two new murals to its Indianapolis locations, giving local artists Aaron Scamihorn, Kyle Ragsdale and Megan Jefferson a fresh canvas to share their work with the Far East Side and West Side communities. At the Jiffy Lube on 38th Street and Moller Road, Aaron Scamihorn’s creation “Bark Park” is a playful piece inspired by the connection people share with their pets. Three of the dogs featured represent his own golden retrievers, Crockett, Boone and Libby, while the fourth dog is a memorial … Read More
DPW Designates Bridge as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge
INDIANAPOLIS — The new bridge over the White River being constructed as part of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works’ (Indy DPW) White River Innovation District Project, also referred to as the Henry Street Bridge, will be designated as the Greenlawn Memorial Bridge. The name was selected by the Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the project to honor the city’s earliest settlers who were buried in Indianapolis’s first public cemetery. The Board of Public Works approved the recommendation at this afternoon’s board meeting. On the east side of the White … Read More
READI 2.0 Grants Include Local Projects
INDIANAPOLIS — The state recently awarded 49 grants to region-led arts and culture projects across all of Indiana’s 15 regions, marking a first-of-its-kind statewide investment recognizing arts and culture as powerful drivers of community and economic growth. The 49 arts and culture projects are expected to generate $369.6 million in total investment by revitalizing historic Main Street theaters; developing new entertainment venues; supporting museum exhibits, galleries and learning spaces; creating public art and sculptures; and furthering artist-, entrepreneur- and workforce-driven initiatives focused on Indiana’s creative economy. Projects include the creation … Read More
Applause!: July 31-Aug. 6
• The Fall Creek Greenway extension has a schedule for construction. The project would connect the Geist area to Fort Harrison (and the rest of the Indy trail network). Estimates for completion are to finalize plans in October 2026, with … Read More
Roundabout Construction in Lawrence Update
LAWRENCE — Following several project delays related to utility work, the City of Lawrence has received confirmation that the remaining utility work at 75th Street and Oaklandon Road is expected to be completed and turned over to the contractor, Howard … Read More
Contemporary Native Art Celebrated in Then and Now, Opening Aug. 1
INDIANAPOLIS — A new long-term retrospective exhibition, Then and Now: Art from the Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship, opens Saturday, Aug. 1. Extending the opportunity to view ECAF works, Then and Now features art by Fellowship artists from past biennial rounds. … Read More
MCPHD Offers Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes
INDIANAPOLIS — The ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four-part diabetes education series offered monthly by the Marion County Public Health Department. Classes are designed for adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Topics … Read More
Roundhouses
In recent months the people of the Martindale-Brightwood community have spoken out loud and clear about their desire not to have a data center located in their neighborhood. Despite their protestations about the data center affecting air quality and being … Read More
Stroke Support Group Discussion Aug. 11
INDIANAPOLIS — The Stroke Support Group at Franciscan Health Indianapolis will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Conference Room to discuss how to retrain the brain after a stroke. The presentation, led … Read More
Community Health Network Expands TIL Therapy Program
INDIANAPOLIS — Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center is expanding access to lifileucel, the first FDA-approved tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for advanced melanoma, at its Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Institute in Indianapolis. Community Health Network became … Read More
The Diary of Anne Frank, Part 1
What do you think of when you hear the name Anne Frank? World War II? The Holocaust? The Academy Award winning movie from 1959? For me, the name Anne Frank represents loss. Loss of innocence, loss of freedom, loss of … Read More
100 Years Ago: July 31-Aug. 6
From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, August 4, 1926: People don’t realize what they’re drinking or else they don’t care,” Sheriff Omer Hawkins remarked as he reported on an investigation of filth found in white mule whisky and mash seized in … Read More
Black Men Can’t Swim
In a conversation with an Indianapolis Indiana native, I noted that the high school that I attended in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania had a swimming pool in the basement. That person was surprised, saying that her high school did not have a … Read More