Monthly Archives: June 2026

Applause!: June 5-11

June 4, 2026 | by Weekly View

• On Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., there will be a pop-up clinic of the season. Vaccinations of dogs and/or cats will be only $5 per animal. The clinic will be at Frederick Douglass Park, 1616 E. 25th St. Dogs will receive the rabies and DAPP vaccine and … Read More

Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Now Open

June 4, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — During the month of June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 19th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty … Read More

Something About Pittsburgh

June 4, 2026 | by CJ Woods III

Someone with whom I was having a conversation said that they did not know that Pittsburgh had such a foundation in music, especially, jazz. I mentioned that jazz-guitar player George Benson was from Pittsburgh, and that my uncle Donald had a jazz band, with a piano player named “Fritz” Jones. … Read More

100 Years Ago: June 5-11

June 4, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, June 8, 1926: Thousands of Indianapolis citizens who thought they were registered to vote in the fall election by having voted in May’s primary election were mistaken, according to an opinion issued today by Indiana Attorney General Arthur Gillion. Despite Republican county leaders, in striving … Read More

Andrew Jackson’s Hair

June 4, 2026 | by Al Hunter

As many of you know, I collect stuff. In particular, historical stuff. Especially slightly creepy historical stuff. For years, whenever my kids saw a $20 bill, they would delightfully squeal out the phrase “That Glorious Mane” and giggle devilishly between themselves. While I always understood the reference to Andrew Jackson’s … Read More