From a ‘poverty kid’ on 42nd and Post: ‘What I wish others would have told me’
Na’Shan Clay wants more for her childhood housing complex on the city’s east side and its residents.
Mykal McEldowney, Indianapolis Star
Fred Norris raced into danger to save a downed pilot in Vietnam. Why wasn’t he honored?
The way Fred Norris saw it, the injured chopper pilot was was family even though Norris didn’t know his name. And he’d do anything for family.
Dodging enemy bullets Fred Norris saved a pilot. Then, his heroism went ignored.
Fred Norris would tell you he isn’t a brave man. The Indianapolis resident shares a heroic story from his wartime days in Vietnam.
The Beerded Swine opens in historic building, neighborhood along College Avenue
Jason Ammerman, beverage director at The Beerded Swine, tells about the long history of the new butcher shop, fine wine, and craft beer store’s building.
Meet Melissa Borja, USA TODAY’s Women of the Year honoree from Indiana
In 2020, Melissa Borja started the Virulent Hate Project, leading a team of researchers to track anti Asian racism during the pandemic.
‘I wanted him to have a voice.’ Former IPD officer reflects on Patrick Mitchell case
Former IPD investigator Mary Horty reflects on the case of Patrick Mitchell, a two-month-old who was shaken leaving him with a debilitating brain hemorrhage.
Everybody needs a Jack: How an old friend and billiards helped heal a broken heart
Joe Koltcz was in a dark place after his wife Cindy’s death. A lifelong friend dragged Koltcz to a pool hall where he began to find joy in life again.
IHSAA flag football makes ‘better people off the field’ through lessons on it
Ben Davis High School’s unified flag football team teaches lessons beyond the sport. Student athletes “become better people off the field.”
He’s not rich and doesn’t own a car or cell phone, but has ‘been everywhere in the galaxy’
Tim Slongo lives alone. He has no car or cell phone. He’s a hoarder of sorts. He’s a collector of books, 10,000 of them to be specific.
Walker Restoration Bookbinding restores books to their original beauty
Teresa Walker loves history and has been in the book restoration business for 17 years. ‘If I don’t save them, they could get thrown in the trash.’