Sights from the Perry Cultural Festival
By Nathan PaceOnline EditorDespite the rain, the 2016 Perry Cultural Festival carried on at the Baxter YMCA. Performances include the I Life Youth Band, Chin Community Group Dancers, Chikiszumba...
View ArticleFresh veggies, fruits and more
By Bob KellySouthsider Voice writerNancy Miller was on her way home from the YMCA four years ago when envisioning a farmers market in Southport. After meeting with Mayor Jesse Testruth to discuss her...
View ArticleDirector/groomer passionate about work
PHOTO COURTESY OF TIM SPRADLIN Tim Spradlin starred in “The Story of My Life.” By B. Scott MohrEditorWhether it’s grooming Fido or directing an aspiring thespian, Tim Spradlin handles the situation at...
View ArticleState GOP chair: It’s up to Trump
SUBMITTED PHOTO Veteran military airman Bryan Dietel, a former standout football player for the Center Grove Trojans, was greeted by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Indianapolis...
View ArticleSouthside loses two coaching icons
Steve Montgomery and Bill Bless left memorable impressions on many athletes SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTO BY AL STILLEY Father-son Steve Montgomery (right) and Scott Montgomery were together for this...
View ArticleLady golfers eye another national title
Sophomore Paxton DeHaven hits a bunker shot in practice as Katharina Keilich eyes the ball. DeHaven led the Greyhounds in the NCAA regional tournament, finishing third out of 66 golfers. SOUTHSIDER...
View ArticleBeep Baseball makes noise in Southport
By Nathan PaceOnline EditorSouthport police officers teamed up with beep ball players today to play three beep ball games. The Indy Thunder and Indy Edge showed the officers how it's done and gave fans...
View ArticleFirst 500 queen cherishes the memories
Queen Ann Lawrie in 1959. By B. Scott MohrEditorWhen Ann (Lawrie) James was crowned the first 500 Festival queen in 1959, she knew it would be a thrilling experience. Little did she know that she would...
View ArticleBell has called many races
SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTO BY AL STILLEY Howdy Bell says calling the Indianapolis 500 from Turn 2 is the scariest place to do so. By Al StilleySenior staff writerRadio announcer Howdy Bell will be...
View ArticleFlashes, Saints capture sectional softball titles
SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTO BY AL STILLEY Franklin Central celebrates winning the 4A sectional championship on its diamond last week against defending state champion Center Grove. The Flashes dominated the...
View ArticleSchool's out for summer
SUBMITTED PHOTO Staff members at Perry Meridian Middle School lined the sidewalk at dismissal May 26 to bid farewell to the school buses that carried their students away from school to start summer...
View ArticleModeling career taking flight
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAYLEY KING Having completed a hectic six-week modeling stay in Tokyo, Cayley King will soon leave New York City to model in Australia. Trying to maintain her balance on these shoes...
View ArticleRebels seeking state title
SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTOS BY AL STILLEY Roncalli’s baseball team gathered at home plate to celebrate its 4A Plainfield Semistate championship Saturday. The Rebels (24-9) meet No. 1-ranked Zionsville...
View ArticleRoncalli wins first ever state championship in baseball
By Nathan PaceOnline EditorRoncalli baseball rallied twice to tie Zionsville Friday night before finally winning the state title 3-2 in extra innings.The Rebels committed two more errors than the...
View ArticleDream comes true for Roncalli
SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTOS BY NATHAN PACE Roncalli hoists the state championship trophy after rallying to defeat Zionsville 3-2 in extra innings Friday night at Victory Field. Sophomore Dylan Williams...
View Article2016 Greenwood Freedom Festival Parade
By Nathan PaceOnline EditorThe Greenwood Freedom Festival Parade keeps getting bigger and bigger each year with a record number of participants for 2016. View photos and video from the parade below.
View ArticleSouthport’s July Fourth gala will feature a parade, free food and games
Hildebrand will serve as grand marshal Southport will celebrate the Fourth of July from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. The gala will get underway with a parade, which steps off at Southport Elementary...
View ArticleGarfield Park: Perfect setting for ISO concert
SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTOS BY B. SCOTT MOHRThe Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert at the MacAllister Center for the Performing Arts at Garfield Park was held June 22. Despite threatening...
View ArticleFrom Roncalli stage to Broadway
Jordan Donica By B. Scott MohrEditorJordan Donica was quite sure as a 9-year-old that one day he would land a role in Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera”; he just didn’t imagine it happening as soon...
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