Monthly Archives: June 2023

A time to remember on Father’s Day

June 15, 2023 | by Paula Nicewanger

First published June 15, 2012   ith Father’s Day only a few days away, it’s time to remember all those little things that made your Dad so special to you. My Dad has been gone 28 years (39 years as of 2023) this September and I miss him very much. … Read More

Local Resources for Food Insecurity

June 15, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The summer months are often difficult for people experiencing food insecurity. Resources may be in short supply as charities experience a cutback on donations, and children are home from school with no lunches. If you are experiencing food insecurity, there are resources in the area that can help. … Read More

Library Hosts 6th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration

June 15, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library invites the public to the 6th annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, taking place June 17, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event will celebrate the African American experience by bringing together poets, visual artists, storytellers, musicians, … Read More

Cues and Billiard Balls in American History

June 15, 2023 | by Steve Nicewanger

First published Nov. 22, 2013 The term pool is generally used as the generic name for American pocket billiards. This came from the common practice of players putting  a pot or “pool” of money for the winner to take at the end of a game. The game of pool became … Read More

100 Years Ago: June 16-22

June 15, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, June 19, 1923: Last night the Indianapolis city council voted 2 to 6 to defeat a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the wearing of masks in public by anyone except on Halloween. A crowd of nearly 1,000 citizens, mostly made up of members of the … Read More