Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Cloaks and No Daggers

For the last 30-plus years, I’ve lived close to the Halloween Capital of the Midwest, better known as Irvington, Indiana. Historic, haunted, hip, and hella cool, Irvington is great year-round, but truly shines in October. And its residents seem to have a bottomless reserve of costumes, decor, accessories, props, and … Read More

The Book Club Play Zings at the IRT

Live theater at the Indiana Repertory Theatre is back, and the team at the IRT opened with a raucous comedy that is fresh and funny. Running now through Oct. 31, The Book Club Play is a delightful romp through the ever-changing dynamics of six people brought together by chance, a … Read More

Heartland International Film Festival Wraps Up Oct. 17

The Heartland International Film Festival will wrap up Oct. 17 with a big weekend of films that are getting early buzz for Oscar contention. The Friday, Oct. 15 showing of Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast is sold out; there may be few seats left for The Power of the Dog showing at … Read More

Walking into the Past With Al Hunter — Irvington Ghost Tours

Going into its 19th year, the Irvington Ghost Tours lead by Al and Rhonda Hunter and their volunteers will hit the streets of Irvington beginning October 1. At first, the tours were small — maybe a dozen or more people. But as word got out, the tours grew in size … Read More

Community Seeks Remedy for Reckless Drivers

In light of the tragic death of Hannah Crutchfield, a seven-year-old student at Julian School #57 at the corner of Ritter and Washington St., the Irvington Community Council asked hard questions of local and state officials about traffic safety at their September meeting. Jason Larrison, City-County Councilor for the district; … Read More