Monthly Archives: January 2018

Warren Central Wins County Title!

January 18, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

Warren Central basketball defeated Ben Davis on Jan. 15, 55-43, clinching the Marion County Championship title. The team, lead by coach Criss Beyers, has a perfect record of 14-0.    The next game for the Warriors will be Fri., Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Central. Lawrence Central’s overall record … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 19-25

January 18, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, January 23: The idea of skip-stops on the city street car lines is an innovation that is spreading across the country in connection with the saving of coal, and Indianapolis residents may soon expect this practice being adopted here according to Robert L. Todd, Indianapolis … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 19-25

January 18, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, January 25: The city’s patriotic garden acreage may be smaller this coming season than the 523 acres cultivated last year. A survey of available lots which can be used is being compiled by the office of Harry Miesse, Patriotic Gardeners’ Association director. Persons should contact … Read More

Handsome Harry Pierpont, Part 1

January 18, 2018 | by Al Hunter

This is a reprint of an article first published in September 2010. Handsome Harry Pierpont is probably the most famous Indianapolis outlaw that you’ve never heard of. Born on October 13, 1902, Pierpont has strong ties to Indianapolis, John Dillinger and Central State hospital. Although largely forgotten today, Pierpont played … Read More

The Stranger’s Face

January 18, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

My young son rode with me on an elevator from my 11th floor apartment down to the lobby. His sister was in the car with us, as was a woman — presumably another tenant of the building. As we four rode in silence, I glanced at my son; he was … Read More