Monthly Archives: July 2016

100 Years Ago This Week: July 29-Aug. 4

July 28, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, August 3, 1916: The proposed codification of the city ordinances before the Indianapolis city council has a section making the molestation of any birds, their nests, eggs or young punishable by a fine up to $10 (2015: $220). Earlier, the council passed a provision that … Read More

This Week’s Issue: July 22-28

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

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Benton House Book Sale Caters to All Ages

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

The annual Benton House Book Sale will be held July 22-24 on the grounds of the historic Benton House. The hours are 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 24 ($5 bag sale day). … Read More

PourHouse Seeks Donations to Replace Stolen Items

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The PourHouse, a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals in Indianapolis is seeking donations to their warehouse that was robbed recently. Fortunately, the thieves were caught the next day but stolen items were not retrieved. The PourHouse isi asking for donations to help settle homeless persons into apartments and … Read More

Remembering Riley

July 21, 2016 | by Weekly View

GREENFIELD —  One hundred years ago, on July 22, 1916, the entire country was stunned to learn of the passing of the great Hoosier Poet, James Whitcomb Riley. Headlines from New York to California and even in Honolulu and London, England reported his passing. President Woodrow Wilson sent a private … Read More