Monthly Archives: December 2018

Domestic Violence is a National Disgrace

December 6, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

Two NFL players have recently been released from their respective teams on charges of domestic violence: Reuben Foster, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers and Kareem Hunt, a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs. Foster was a number one pick of the 49ers in 2017 and has a … Read More

The Hanover Hurricanes

December 6, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

“Imani’s practice is 6:30 to 8:00.” The Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving, my daughter called to reiterate what she had told me the night before about my granddaughter’s soccer practice. I was visiting in New Jersey and my grandbeauties’ parents were at work, comfortable with leaving the septuagenarian to shuttle the … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Dec. 7-13

December 6, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, December 11: The model created by architect H. VanBuren Magonigle visualizing an elaborate construction program for the grounds of Arsenal Technical High School was made public last night at a dinner at the City Library. The New York architect, who began his work two years … Read More

The Tradition of the Nativity

December 6, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The Nativity scene, also known as a Manger Scene, Crèche or Crib is one of the most enduring and endearing symbols of the Christmas season. Inspired by a trip to the Holy Land, St. Francis of Assisi created the know Nativity scene in 1223 using real animals and townspeople. As … Read More

Henry T. Hearsey — Indianapolis Bicycle Pioneer

December 6, 2018 | by Al Hunter

As Christmas morning creeps ever-closer, parents all over the Hoosier state are making their lists and checking them twice. No doubt, at least a few of those lists will include a bicycle. I’m not sure if the bike retains the same lofty perch it did a half a century ago. … Read More