Monthly Archives: November 2019

Jack and Jill Closing: Saying Farewell to Old Friends

Jack and Jill Lashbrook were truly pioneers on the east side. Before “urban settlers” became a thing, the Lashbrooks fell in love with Irvington and decided to start their antiques business on East Washington. In 1997, there were few viable businesses along the strip, and little interest in the neighborhood’s … Read More

Martin University Holds Second Annual Give-a-Thon

INDIANAPOLIS — Martin University will host its second annual Give-A-Thon, sponsored by First Financial Bank, on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 – 5 p.m. It will be held at Martin in the Father Boniface Hardin Gathertorium located at 2186 N. Sherman Dr. The Give-A-Thon will kick off on Friday, Dec. … Read More

Irvington Holiday Open House Dec. 6

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Business Association is hosting the Irvington Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-10 p.m. throughout the commercial district. Bittersweet, located at 5545 E. Washington, will host a Gingerbread House Contest. Bring in a decorated gingerbread house between Dec. 4-6. Customers can come in and … Read More

Shortridge High School Names New Principal

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently named Dennis Thomas as the new principal of Shortridge High School. Thomas has more than 18 years of experience working in education, most recently serving as the vice principal of academics at Cathedral High School. In this position, he led or expanded efforts … Read More