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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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Honoring Mothers and Motherhood May 10
For centuries, almost every culture has set aside a day to celebrate mothers and the role they play in the family, and in shaping society. It is a day to recognize not just biological moms, but adoptive mothers, mother-figures who helped raise you, and those who have nurtured you. In the United States, the holiday was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held the first Mother’s Day service of worship at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. Her campaign to make Mother’s Day a nationally recognized holiday … Read More
Celebremos con Arte May 9
INDIANAPOLIS — Celebremos con Arte, the Indianapolis Latino Culture Festival, will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair. The day will celebrate Latin American culture through visual art and performances, and a local food truck Cocina de Mama, serving Salvadorian food! Come and enjoy the talent from artists across Latin America and an art exhibition (Cuentos del Centro) by artists with Central American backgrounds. The Cuentos del Centro art reception will start at 11 a.m. with a marimba performance by … Read More
New Deputy Mayor for Neighborhoods Announced
INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced that Jordan Gathers will serve as Deputy Mayor for Neighborhoods for the City of Indianapolis. The appointment was effective Friday, May 1. Gathers most recently served as Executive Director of Venues, Parks & Arts for the City of South Bend, where he led the city’s expansive parks system, cultural venues, and public spaces. He replaces former Deputy Mayor for Neighborhood Engagement, Judith B. Thomas, who moved on to lead the Indy Arts Council. The Deputy Mayor for Neighborhoods (or Neighborhood Engagement) in Indianapolis … Read More
County Family and Youth Intervention Center Opens 24/7
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Family and Youth Intervention Center serves youth ages 12 to 17, with a goal to connect them to resources that can help them reset in a calm environment. The center first opened in 2025, but … Read More
Federal SNAP Office Moving to Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that it will move its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program office from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis. It is part of a major reorganization at the USDA, which administers the program. The agency … Read More
Franciscan Health Stroke Support Group hosting Annual Gardening Day
INDIANAPOLIS — The Stroke Support Group at Franciscan Health Indianapolis is hosting its annual Gardening Day on Tuesday, May 12 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Courtyard. A presentation about container gardening will take place, along with … Read More
Applause!: May 8-14
• There will be an Irving Circle Park Clean Up on Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. Help Friends of Irving Circle prepare the Irving Circle Park for the summer. Please bring your own tools and gloves. Children are welcome. … Read More
Updates on Data Center Proposal for Kitley and English Ave.
INDIANAPOLIS — There will be a Community meeting on May 21 with District 20 Councilor Michael-Paul Hart on the proposed data center at 6:30 p.m. at the Warren Township Government Center, 501 N. Post Rd. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.). … Read More
“Amadeus” at IndyFringe Theatre
INDIANAPOLIS — Amadeus, written by Peter Shaffer, has been on extended at the IndyFringe Theater, 719 E. St. Clair. The show till continue May 8-10, and May 15-17. Shows on Friday begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. … Read More
“When Everyone Swims” at Heartland May 15
LAWRENCE — There will be a special screening of “When Everyone Swims” on International Water Safety Day at the Heartland Film Headquarters, 8950 Otis Ave. on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $5 and include a conversation … Read More
Lawrence International Festival May 9
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence International Festival will be held Saturday, May 9 from noon- 4 p.m. at the Lawrence Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Pkwy. The festival is a vibrant celebration of world cultures right in the heart of the … Read More
The Ghosts of Kings Island
Kings Island amusement park is a one tank trip that most Hoosiers have taken in their lifetime. But most visitors don’t realize that the park is haunted. More still have no idea that upon pulling into the north end of … Read More
100 Years Ago: May 8-14
From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, May 8, 1926: “Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice,” a pageant depicting the achievement of Negroes, will be presented at Caleb Mills Hall on Thursday. A large audience is expected to see 150 performers portray … Read More