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PLACEMENT OF PLAQUECITES WHITELAND TRACKFOR ITS HISTORY, IMPACT
A special ceremony Sunday afternoon at revived Whiteland Raceway Park honored the karting track among the oldest in America. Current owners, Beech Grove native Andy O'Gara and wife Sarah Fisher O'Gara,...
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A GATHERING OF GREATS
Past meets present in Franklin Central Football Wall of Fame ceremony Former Franklin Central High School standouts, running back Joe Cougill, left, Class of 1969, and lineman Carl Kendrick, Class of...
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Motorists use caution due to narrow lanes
By Al StilleyEditorMotorists using the short stretch of South Emerson Avenue between Southport and Stop 11 roads are aware of narrow lanes by now. Construction has been ongoing as the first phase of...
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Indianapolis Speedrome hosts 47th World Championship Figure-8 Saturday
Mike Riddle Jr. (12) goes into the upcoming World Championship Figure-8 three-hour endurance race Saturday as the 2022 Brown’s Oil Service Late Model Figure-8 hometrack season champion for the first...
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Students host walk Saturday to benefit suicide prevention
By Rosemarie KellyCorrespondentGreenwood Community High School juniors Ava Smith and Lilli Vaziri are proving the adage true that anyone can be the change you want to see in the world. Their suicide...
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GPL patrons discover cake, books, and tours
By Al StilleyEditorGreenwood Public Library opened its doors for a special event, “Come for the Cake, Stay for the Books,” that also featured tours of the library with recent interior renovations and...
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OCTOBER 24 -POPULAR BIRTHDATE
When Southsider Voice Editor Al Stilley entered Community Rehabilitation Hospital recently, he soon discovered that two physical therapists and one registered nurse all had the same birthdate. The...
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Crider, other vets enjoy Mars Hill VFW post
Dan Crider, who lives in Decatur Township, is surrounded by mementos as he sits at his table at the VFW Post 908 in Mars Hill. PHOTOS BY STEVE PAGE.By Steve PageCorrespondentThe ceiling plaques say...
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Daylight Donuts owner served in Bosnia before settling in Greenwood
The Van Dyke family, from left, Justin, Christy, Joe and Chase, enjoy living in Greenwood with its small-town atmosphere.By Al StilleyEditorJoe Van Dyke had been out of high school for four years...
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DC girls growing with new coach
Decatur Central’s basketball seniors are (from left) Marier Fuller, Cadence Thomas, Aliseonna Garnett and Kyra VanScoy. (SOUTHSIDER VOICE PHOTOS BY STEVE PAGE) By Steve PageCorrespondentAttack...
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Whiteland Marching Warriors to be featured in Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day...
(PHOTO BY DOUG CLEMENTS / PRO MOTION PHOTOS) The Whiteland High School marching band is shown performing at halftime of a Warriors home football game this season at James Sleighter Field. The marching...
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
‘JINGLE RAILS’ AT EITELJORG MUSEUM The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art presents the unique model railroad, “Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure,” now through Jan. 16, 2023...
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SOUTHPORT RESIDENTS TURN OUT TO GREET SANTA
(SUBMITTED PHOTOS)Santa Claus is all smiles with, from left, Brody, Brady, and Braley Bangel who were among scores of children who made their wishes known Saturday evening. Southport Assistant Police...
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Navy nurse from Beech Grove assists humanitarian mission
(U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY PETTY OFF. 2ND CLASS ETHAN SOTO)Lt. Cmdr. April Gilbrech, a preoperative nurse from Beech Grove, assigned to hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), sterilizes the face of a young...
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Decatur Central legend Devere Fair passes
Decatur Central football coach Devere Fair discusses a call with a perplexed official.(SUBMITTED PHOTOS) Devere and Jane Fair in their younger days. Staff reportLegendary Decatur Central football...
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Freshman helps lead Texas to NCAA title
RONCALLI GRAD: Emma Halter completed her first year as a key player as a freshman on the University of Texas’ national championship team. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS) FROM Wednesday,...
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Fire Angels provide immediate help
In 16 months of existence, Fire Angels, Inc. has helped 25 families displaced by fire and provided support for firefighters. Volunteers in front of the Fire Angels van are the board of directors, from...
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Aqua Hawks improve, look ahead
Daniel Luengas of Decatur Central skims across the water as he takes fifth in the Mid-State Conference 100-yard butterfly in the Hawks’ pool. By Steve PageCorrespondentThis, noted Decatur Central...
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New owners of Rascal’s Fun Zone offering new fun for everyone
New co-owner Brad Goedeker enjoys outing at Rascal’s Fun Zone with children Holly and Quincy Goedeker. By Al StilleyEditorThe future of Rascal’s Fun Zone – the 11-acre family entertainment complex in...
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Armstrong Pavilion offers amenities to the public
These ladies socialize as they work out in the Armstrong Pavilion weight room. By Steve PageCorrespondentDECATUR TOWNSHIP – Don Coleman finished his weight-room workout inside Armstrong Pavilion.He...
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