Monthly Archives: January 2018

Artist Elizabeth Seagull Heeter Gone Too Soon…

January 11, 2018 | by Paula Nicewanger

Many Irvingtonians will remember Elizabeth “Lisa” Seagull Heeter who was an artist living in Irvington and creating some incredible art. If you saw chickens on south Audubon you were near her house where she, her husband and 2 children lived. Lisa passed away on Christmas morning after all the gifts … Read More

Bobbie the Wonder Dog

January 11, 2018 | by Al Hunter

I can’t think of a better way to kick off 2018 than with a good old fashioned dog story.  The story of Bobbie the wonder dog. Bobbie’s “tail” begins during a family visit to Wolcott, Indiana. This tiny town of 1,000 owes its genesis to being the last stop of … Read More

Danica and Aaron?

January 11, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

The big news from the sports romance department is the sighting of Green Bay Packer quarterback Aaron Rodgers and newly retired NASCAR/IndyCar driver Danica Patrick enjoying each other’s company in several Milwaukee nightspots over the holidays. According to TMZ and several other gossip sources, the two were dancing, laughing, engaged … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Jan. 12-18

January 11, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, January 16: As the worst of a record blizzard past, Indianapolis is facing a coal famine. Dr. Henry Jameson, Marion County Federal Fuel Administrator, ordered the closure of all saloons, and places of amusement. He instructed coal dealers to halt deliveries to these places, as … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 12-18

January 11, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, January 14: In spite of frigid weather, Indianapolis gave a warm welcome to members of the Serbian war mission this morning at the Statehouse. Dr. Milenko Vesnitch, head of the mission, spoke before a large gathering, that included many Indianapolis Serbians, of the important part … Read More