Monthly Archives: January 2020

Don’t Scrub the Rhinestones!

January 30, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

There it is, sitting on a table right in front of you, that Pyrex nesting bowl that you have looked for to complete your set. Your heart pounds in your chest, your palms become slightly sweaty and the smile on your face is undeniably one of sheer joy. Then you … Read More

Kobe Bryant

January 30, 2020 | by Steve Nicewanger

Like many, when I first heard of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant I could not believe it. Kobe was one of the greatest athletes in American history. He was indestructible, or so it seemed. He was a high school All-American and Naismith Award winner who skipped college and went … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 31-Feb. 6

January 30, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, February 5, 1920: Courses in Americanism will begin on Lincoln’s birthday in the Indianapolis public schools and many other schools in the state based on an outline suggested by the Americanism committee of the Indiana Department of the American Legion. The first pamphlet in the … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Jan. 24-30

January 23, 2020 | by Weekly View

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City Awarded Funding for Homeless Assistance Programs

January 23, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis will receive $6,309,775 for local homeless assistance initiatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Following an extremely competitive grant application process, HUD’s Continuum of Care allocation of grant funds will provide critically needed support to 20 local programs serving individuals and families experiencing … Read More