Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

Little Girl Lost: Catherine Winters, Part 1

September 29, 2022 | by Al Hunter

Al is working on a major project. This column first appeared in March of 2012. Ninety-nine years ago this week, a darling little girl stepped from the sidewalks of New Castle, Indiana into the pages of Indiana history and legend. On March 20, 1913, nine year old Catherine Winters vanished … Read More

Crown Hill Cemetery

September 22, 2022 | by Al Hunter

Al is working on a major project. It first appeared in July 2009. Indianapolis is home to the third largest cemetery in the United States, Crown Hill Cemetery. Located in the heart of the city, Crown Hill occupies 555 acres, contains over 25 miles of paved roads, features over 150 … Read More

“What we have here is a failure to communicate.”

September 15, 2022 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in August 2009. Al is completing a major project. One of the most recognizable character actors of all time, Strother Martin (Jr.) was born in Kokomo, Indiana on March 26, 1919. Strother was the youngest of three children born to father Strother Douglas Martin, a machinist, … Read More

The First Bike Shop in Indianapolis

September 8, 2022 | by Al Hunter

This story first appeared in July 2009. Although the first documented appearance of a bicycle can be traced to a demonstration of the high-wheeled bike called the “Ordinary” in 1869, these old fashioned contraptions would be almost unrecognizable to the riders of today. With their huge front tires and seats … Read More

It was 20 years ago today: The Beatles in Indy

September 1, 2022 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in the Sept. 4 2009 issue. “It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They’ve been going in and out of style. But they’re guaranteed to raise a smile. So may I introduce to you, the act you’ve known for all … Read More