Monthly Archives: October 2023

Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Poem

October 19, 2023 | by Al Hunter

During this, the month of October in Irvington, I am near-constantly surrounded by reminders of the dead. While Irvington celebrates Halloween with little door-knocking ghosties and goblins gliding from door to door in search of treats, it does nothing to dispel the fact that Halloween revolves around the spirits of … Read More

100 Years Ago: Oct. 20-26

October 19, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, October 22, 1923: David Lloyd George, Britain’s World War Premier, received a warm Hoosier welcome by enthusiastic throngs that gathered at Pennsylvania Railroad stations along the route from Louisville to Indianapolis today. Rousing cheers greeted the train as it pulled into Union Station and shortly … Read More

The Art of the Side Hustle, Part 2: Etsy

October 19, 2023 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

According to its founders, Etsy is “a global marketplace for unique and creative goods. A place where creativity lives and thrives because it’s powered by people.” While that may sound like a highly ambitious mission statement, Etsy Inc. appears to be living up to it. Since June of 2005 both … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Oct. 13-19

October 12, 2023 | by Weekly View

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Irvington Honored by State with Downtown Development Award

October 12, 2023 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs recently presented Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proclamation declaring October as Downtown Development Month in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Irvington. To celebrate this month, Lt. Gov. Crouch and OCRA staff will visit urban and rural communities throughout … Read More