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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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53rd Annual Benton House Tour of Homes Sept. 20
IRVINGTON — The Benton House Association will present its annual Benton House Tour of Homes and Classy Car Show on Sunday, September 20 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating its 53rd year, this year’s tour features many historical homes and landmarks, showcasing the rich history and architectural diversity of the Irvington community. Tickets are $20 in advance at thebentonhouse.org Web site, or $25 the day of the tour. Proceeds from the tour provide funds for the upkeep of the historic home and its grounds at 312 S. Downey Ave. … Read More
Book Bonanza at Central Library
INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrate the joy of reading at Book Bonanza on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet romance authors AJ Truman, Courtney Corlew and S.C. Grayson for a panel, learn the art of book bedazzling with Emily Mellentine of From Her Corner and hear audiobook narrators Gary Tiedemann and Allyson Voller in conversation with Central Library Director Liz Schoettle. The library is located at 40 E. St. Clair. Visitors can also enjoy genre meet-ups, book tote painting, book giveaways, bookmark making, local vendors and bookstores, literacy … Read More
Bridges Townhomes Open on Eastside
INDIANAPOLIS — The Bridges Townhomes at Sherman Park have opened. The $15.1 million project on the city’s Near Eastside will provide housing for lower income individuals and families. The development has 43 units across seven buildings on 1.7 acres of the park, located along LaSalle Street between St. Clair and North streets. Eleven units are designated as permanent housing for families who have experienced homelessness through the city’s care network. Some families from the nearby Wheeler Mission’s Center for Women and Children will be moving in. Base rents for the … Read More
Weather Impacts the 2026 Indiana State Fair Attendance
INDIANAPOLIS — The 169th Indiana State Fair closed after a 15-day celebration that showcased what the Fair does best: bringing Hoosiers together, celebrating youth, creating family fun, making memories and building traditions. This year’s Fair was unlike any other. Indiana experienced historic and significant weather events across the state, creating ongoing challenges for communities well beyond the Fairgrounds. At the Indiana State Fair, severe storms required multiple temporary closures and periods of sheltering throughout the Fair to prioritize the safety of guests, exhibitors and staff. Due to the popularity of … Read More
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Launches $4 million Campaign
INDIANAPOLIS ‑ After 50 years of planting trees, restoring habitat, building neighborhood parks and hauling litter out of streets and streams, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB) is asking Indianapolis to help make that work permanent. The organization launched today Rooted … Read More
74th Annual Lord’s Acre Festival Sept. 18-19
McCORDSVILLE — A McCordsville tradition since 1952 returns Sept. 18 and 19 as McCordsville United Methodist Church welcomes the community to the 74th Annual Lord’s Acre Festival. The two-day festival will be held Friday, September 18, from 4–8 p.m. and … Read More
Welcome Fall in Broad Ripple at Third Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS – Celebrate the start of fall in Broad Ripple at Third Thursday’s Harvest & Harmony on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6–9 p.m. More than 40 Broad Ripple businesses will offer extended hours, specials, fall-inspired cocktails, and unique seasonal experiences … Read More
New Street Projects Slated for Downtown
INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning next year, several one-way streets downtown will be converted to two-way traffic, in an effort to slow vehicles and upgrade intersections and traffic signals. Plans include converting streets to 2-way from spring 2027 to spring 2029 on … Read More
Irvington United Methodist Church Celebrates 100 Years
IRVINGTON — On Sunday, September 12, 1926, the congregation of Irvington United Methodist Church walked out of their building on Layman Avenue and travelled the short distance to their new building at 30 N. Audubon Road. In honor of this … Read More
Applause!: Sept. 11-17
• If you live in Indianapolis, check to see if your voter registration is up-to-date by visitng https://www.indy.gov/activity/find-voter-registration-status You can also request a mail-in ballot or update your registration information online. You can register to vote in Indiana up to … Read More
Heartland Film Festival Trailer Watch Party
LAWRENCE — Get a preview of this year’s Heartland Film Festival lineup at a free Trailer Watch Party, with free HotBox Pizza and a full hour of trailers from #HFF35 selections. The party will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, with … Read More
The Degrees
In June of 2020, I saw a post on a social media site that was directed to an arts group that I had joined. Deb S Kent was soliciting participation from the Eastside Arts Collective to help a family repaint … Read More
100 Years Ago: Sept. 11-17
From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, September 11, 1926: Formal dedication services of four new church buildings in Indianapolis and vicinity – Little Flower Catholic Church, 13th St and Bosart Av, Irvington Methodist Church on North Audubon Rd, Ben Davis Christian … Read More
The “Family Affair” Curse, Part 1
My wife and I went to an antique mall the other day. As we walked in the door I couldn’t help but notice an odd little doll staring back at us from behind a glass case in the entryway. I … Read More