Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Fences at the IRT

August Wilson’s play Fences was first presented in 1983, and went on to win a Pulitzer Prize. Set in the 1950s “Hill District” section of Pittsburgh, the play tells the story of sanitation worker Troy Maxson (David Alan Anderson), a former Negro league all-star baseball player whose opportunity to play … Read More

Wearin’ O’ The Green Locally

The east side transforms into a small patch of the Auld Sod March 17, when several Irish pubs in the area welcome a bevvy of talented Celtric/Gaelic inspired musicians. The whole thing kicks off downtown for the Greening of the Canal downtown on March 16 from 5-6 p.m. at Ohio … Read More

Warren Wrestlers Take the State Title

Congratulations go out to Jim Tonte’s Warren Central Wrestling team on their IHSAA Wrestling state championship, defeating Brownsburg 105.5 to 83. For Warren Central, it was the school’s second state title in the sport and first since 1980. Warriors coach Jim Tonte won his fourth state title with his previous … Read More

Community Hospital Gearing Up for Big Changes

Last year’s spring announcement that Community Health Network was investing $175 million in building a new hospital on the Community Hospital East location generated much excitement for east side residents. Then, at the end of the year, the state announced plans to build a state-of-the-art neuro-diagnostic institute on the Community … Read More

To Kill a Mockingbird at the IRT

To Kill a Mockingbird, the classic American novel by Harper Lee, was published in 1960 and its themes still resonate today. The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s latest production of this important work is rich in the imagery and tension that made the original so loved. Starring IRT veteran Ryan Artzberger as … Read More