LADWIG: Chamber scores questionably on economy
We are left with the sobering realization that there is no lobby for free-market economics at the Statehouse.
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VANE: A conversation with an Indianapolis sage
Where would we be without the P.E. MacAllisters of the world? Not just in politics—and there are many Democrats about whom we could ask the same question—but throughout all our society.
MYERS: Yes, an infant’s odds are better in Cuba
The failure to provide comprehensive pre-natal care is dreadful.
FARGO: Meet the new public access counselor
Hoage is correct that his office shouldn’t be advising agencies on how to comply with the law, educating them, and also fining them when they misbehave.
SWAYZE: Unholy liberal axis is cracking up, finally
Change is hard, for sure. But the stirring of citizens’ souls in this country is exciting. “Take it back!” I shout.
KRULL: Conservatism has its own costs to society
Is it right to allow kids to suffer because of their parents’s choices?
BONIFIELD: Hitch library needs to government reform
Libraries, like roads, are government where nearly everyone wants it.
MUTZ: Pressure’s on to tackle immigration reform
Until some reasonable change in the legislation is made, we will continue to have a system that is unfair and impossible to enforce.
TAFT: More leverage needed from Water Co. sale
If these funds are completely spent on infrastructure repairs or even enhancing service programs by capitalizing a new endowment, we will miss an opportunity to attract a far greater investment in transforming our core city.
HOWEY: Hinkle’s icky predicament when he’s 64
In addition to his clothes, confidentiality and dignity, he has been stripped of his committee chairmanships.
Indianapolis tech companies seeded by big ’90s success
Money and experience have flowed to a number of firms from Software Artistry executives.
MORELAND: Will college be just for rich Hoosiers?
It seems that, for those fighting the hardest to stay afloat in this economy, the hits just keep coming.
FERGUSON: Reform overlooks special-needs children
In a telling exchange, an education expert at a local advocacy group with whom I spoke reported that she home-schooled her children with special needs. This is not at all uncommon.
MAHERN: Let teachers operate like professionals
The factory system is no longer acceptable. We now demand professionalism from our teachers and a system that adapts to each child’s particular needs.
Big projects sought for chemical depot site
The group overseeing redevelopment of a former Army chemical weapons depot in western Indiana is targeting major projects for the 11-square-mile property.
Plowman appeals convictions
Lincoln Plowman, a former Indianapolis City-County councilman and Indianapolis police officer convicted of bribery and extortion, filed an appeal Tuesday, asking a federal judge to reverse the jury’s decision. Plowman was found guilty Sept. 15 of soliciting an undercover FBI agent to pay him $5,000 in cash and make a $1,000 campaign contribution in exchange for Plowman’s help with zoning for a strip club. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the attempted extortion conviction and 10 years and a $250,000 fine for the bribery conviction.
Man shoots girlfriend, himself
Police say Douglas Vieth, 44, shot his ex-girlfriend through an apartment door late Tuesday, then turned the gun on himself several hours later after fleeing the scene. Kelly Williams, 40, was shot in the arm in an apartment in the 1200 block of North Lakeview Circle in Franklin about 11 p.m. Tuesday. She told police she recently broke off her relationship with Vieth. Vieth, who was pulled over by police in Huntington County about 3 a.m. Wednesday, used a handgun to shoot himself in the head three times. He was hospitalized in Fort Wayne in critical condition.
Motorcycle crash injures 4 in Franklin
Four people were taken to the hospital with major injuries after a motorcycle accident in Franklin. The incident, which took place just before 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of U.S. 31, occurred when a motorcycle driven by 42-year-old Daniel Thompson crashed into two teenagers walking along the road near Franklin College. Thompson and his 22-year-old passenger, Kristina Lacefield, were thrown from the cycle. Thompson was flown to Methodist Hospital with critical injuries. Lacefield was transported to St. Francis Hospital with injuries to her hip and upper leg. A 16-year-old boy hit by the cyclist suffered a broken leg and foot, and the 18-year-old girl he was walking with sustained brain injuries. Police say Thompson had been drinking.
Also this week
A series of installations at points along White River make up “Flow: Can You See the River?” Sept. 22-Feb. 26 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s 100 Acres Art & Nature Park. Details here.
On Sept. 22-24, Butler Theatre offers visiting artist Kunju Vasudevan in “An Evening of Kathatkali” featuring Indian classical dance/music/drama. Details here.
Wynonna performs Sept. 23 at the Palladium. Details here.
Krzysztof Urbanski and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are joined by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and guest soloists Sept. 23-24 for “Carmina Burana” at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Details here.
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra play the Palladium Sept. 24. Details here.
“Amazing Maize: the Science, History and Culture of Corn” opens at the Indiana State Museum, running Sept. 24-Jan. 20, 2013. Details here.
Megan Wells, resident storyteller for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and artistic director of the Ray Bradbury Festival, tells Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” Sept. 24 at the Indiana History Center’s Basile Theatre. Those who have seen the IRT’s “Dracula” may want to compare and contrast. Details here.
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers bring swinging jazz and blues to the Jazz Kitchen Sept. 24. Details here.