Monthly Archives: December 2020

100 Years Ago: Dec. 18-24

December 17, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, December 24, 1920: The city’s Christmas holiday celebration began last night with public festivities held under large community Christmas trees that had been placed around Indianapolis. From City Hall and the Federal Building in the downtown district to the neighborhoods of Fountain Square, Irvington, Brightwood, … Read More

Howard Aiken — Father of the Computer

December 17, 2020 | by Al Hunter

This column originally appeared in January 2010. Most Hoosiers are unaware that the PC or laptop computer they use daily traces its roots to a native of Indianapolis’ east side. The father of the modern day computer Howard Hathaway Aiken was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on March 8, 1900, … Read More

Bringing Peace and Goodwill: The Nutcracker

December 17, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Sometimes whimsical and fun, other times quite stern and intimidating, the Nutcracker has become as much a part of Christmas in America as Frosty the Snowman and sleigh bells. The Nutcracker dates back to the latter part of 17th Century Germany when a doll craftsman from Seiffen first made them … Read More

Colts Pound Raiders

December 17, 2020 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Indianapolis Colts greatly improved their playoff chances with the 44-27 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The offense dominated with rookie running back Jonathan Taylor and veteran wideout TY Hilton leading the way. Quarterback Philip Rivers continues to put together one of his finest and most productive seasons and … Read More

Together

December 17, 2020 | by CJ Woods III

Early one recent morning as I stirred awake, I slid my hand across the sheet and encountered a hard, flat object: a book. Though barely awake, I smiled at the memory of how it came to be underneath the sheet and comforter that had warmed me through the night, remembering … Read More