Monthly Archives: April 2014

Going Boxing

I was young in a household often raked by the gunfire of anger and early in my growing years, I learned to express myself in the same violent way. I used to tell people that my anger was so bad that I was not permitted to have a penknife when … Read More

Applause!: April 18-25

• Congratulations to the following local schools for achieving Four Star ratings from the state: Cathedral HS, Franklin Central HS, Bunker Hill Elem., Union Elem., Herron HS, Calvary Christian, The Oaks Academy, Center for Inquiry II, Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Eden Elem. (Greenfield), Harris Elem. (Greenfield), Weston Elem. (Greenfield), Holy … Read More

Adopt-A-Block Volunteers to Help in Clean-Up

INDIANAPOLIS — There are several organized cleanups happening on Great Indy Clean-Up (GIC) Day, Saturday April 26 on the east side. GIC focuses on volunteer cleanup of trash, litter and  brush from curbways, right-of- ways, greenways and waterways.  Community volunteers sign up via KIBI, and   organize and carry out cleanups. … Read More

New Development Planned for Irvington

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Development Organization (IDO) recently announced that it has secured a $500,000 grant from the City of Indianapolis to jump-start an eclectic retail development south of Washington Street that will be known as the Coal Factory. The Coal Factory encompasses 50,000 square-feet of property bounded by Bonna … Read More

Howard Kellman: For 39 Years, the Voice of the Indianapolis Indians

There are several sure signs of spring in the Hoosier capitol. The birds are back and singing, the trees are starting to bud, and Howard Kellman is on the radio describing the Indians games from his seat in the broadcast booth from the Vic. For nearly four decades Howard has … Read More