Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

A Look Forward Into 2015

Local astrologer Brigid Penrose is ringing in the New Year with a mix of optimism and caution. “It is really a mixed bag of good and bad news in 2015. On the one hand, we’ll see unemployment rates drop in Indiana and Indianapolis. It will be a good business year … Read More

Christmas Tree Collection Changes

Marion county residents got a surprise as the city announced an end to the Christmas tree recycling program in favor of a new initiative that allows them to dispose of their live Christmas trees curbside in January. In this specialized collection season, crews will pick up trees in addition to … Read More

The Year in Review: 2014

Polar vortexes and ISIS. Ebola and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Protests in the streets. The year 2014 certainly had memorable moments. The Ebola epidemic began in February in West Africa, eventually infecting 18,000 people and killing 6,000 by the end of the year — one of the worst … Read More

Caring for Community Cats

The Larrys, Thomasinas, Grouchy Cats, Marmalades, and Inkys of Indianapolis have many friends — even though they may not realize it. These feral cats, and thousands more, are cared for by volunteers throughout the city who love cats and believe that their lives  are valuable. They are also tended to … Read More

Giving from the Heart

It’s the small things that add up to big things. On December 6, a whole bunch of people (about 200, but that number seemed low to me) dressed up for a fundraiser that seemed more like a big east side Christmas party — and raised over $15,000 for The PourHouse. … Read More