By Todd Travis Everything is gone On Thursday, Jan. 12, Southside resident Turquoise Burgess returned to her neighborhood to find a shocking scene before her eyes. Firetrucks and emergency vehicles were outside along with other […]
By Sherri Coner Some people never find their happy place. But Center Grove resident, Terry Locke, is definitely not one of those people. Imagine Cinderella twirling in front of her castle, Mickey and Minnie Mouse […]
By Todd Travis Dogs have long been known to be “man’s best friend.” Aspen, a purebred miniature husky owned by Southside resident Steven Litz, takes it a step further and becomes a shining light to […]
By Todd Travis On Nov. 26, small businesses will be celebrated and highlighted as we begin to approach the end of the year and continue in the holiday season. Restore Old Town Greenwood will be […]
By Todd Travis Inspiration to help A single moment can begin a domino effect that creates lasting change. For Dawn Whalen, founder of Whalen’s Heroes, that moment came in May of this year while she […]
By Todd Travis A Patriotic vision The Southport Flag Project was started by George Julius, a war veteran serving on the Southport City Council at the time. The idea came from the town of Wanamaker […]
By Todd Travis A City of Neighborhoods “We often say that Indianapolis is a city of neighborhoods,” says Linda Adams, Community Wellness coordinator, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. “In Indianapolis, the neighborhoods are really important […]
By Todd Travis An early love for athletics and teaching Dr. Sue Willey was involved in athletics long before Title IX was around. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she developed a love […]
By Nicole Davis For the past six years, Dirk Cushing has biked an average of 600 miles in the month of September (previously June) for the Great Cycle Challenge, a fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Cancer […]
Compiled by Nancy Hammerstrom and Nicole Davis Heroes are those who make a difference in their communities. They inspire and encourage others. They implement change for the greater good. They persevere, despite the uphill challenges. […]