After 12 weeks of posting a Larry’s Log commentary 5 nights a week, this podcast series has come to an end.
Indiana’s local school district are exhaling tonight…..no state spending cuts for the coming school year.
High school graduation, COVID-19 & technical video issues…all on tonight’s Larry’a Log commentary
It’s time to bring baseball back, for the sake of the fans
Scott Fadness is pushing back on proposals to increase utility rates in Indiana. Plus, the OneZone Chamber gets a new president.
An accusation over polls denied, and a classic film pulled for racial content.\
Some are saying we need to defund police in our local communities. In my view, we need to take a hard look at what we expect from our law enforcement officers
COVID-19 data is not looking good at the moment. Also, how will that impact the 2020 Indianapolis 500?
The City of Indianapolis has made a decision….the Confederate monument in Garfield Park will be removed. Here is what I think.
My look back on the local election results
It has been a wild past few months, but please do not forget the primary election Tuesday, June 2nd
I have a few thoughts about what has been happening in American cities the past few days
The Hamilton Southeastern School Board told parents it is too soon for answers about how school will start in August
We have all seen the numbers connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Larry’s Log commentary, I try putting some of those numbers into perspective
Social media does much good, but the evil side can be very damaging. In my view, it’s time for this highly-profitable industry to face its responsibilities to the society at large.
In Indiana, Memorial Day weekend normally means the Indy 500. This year it does not. But let’s look at the meaning of this holiday weekend, aside from racing.
The City of Fishers new Health Department will soon begin regular updates with data on the novel coronavirus. Here is why I would ask the city to reconsider one important part of that policy of data disclosure.
When will Fishers-specific data be available from the city’s new health department? The city says as early as next week
The Fishers noise ordinance & how to keep inspectors general independent
House Speaker Todd Huston disciplines Jim Lucas over racist posts
Mental health has been a top priority in Fishers ever since becoming city…COVID-19 is giving the issue added importance. Also, a Virginia restaurant gets creative with social distancing.
Many people move to Fishers because the the high reputation of HSE Schools. Our local school district is preparing for possible budget cuts as state revenues fall off a cliff.
A social media post by a southern Indiana legislator has created controversy, and this is not the first time. The leaders of the Indiana House have an important decision to make.
Indiana’s governor has given the green light for Indiana’s businesses to slowly open up again, except for three counties, one just south of us
As states open up work places and commercial operations, the big question is, will be the public be there?
A simple suggestion from me on this edition of Larry’s Log
America & most of the world has been without live sports on television for many weeks now. How are the many sports fans handling life hunkered down in a pandemic?
The Amazon HQ2 decision, with the thousands of jobs that went with it, was made many months ago. Yet, taxpayers in the Indianapolis region still do not know what our local governments offered in incentives. A recent court decision was a major setback for those of us concerned about government transparency.
There were several news items of note in and around Fishers on this Monday…I cover several items in tonight’s Log…
Indiana’s governor has unveiled his 5 steps to recovering from the novel coronavirus. I have a few observations.
With so much bad news coming our way, there is a little good news.
My Mom just celebrated her 90th birthday. Please allow me a few thoughts on that.
Shortly after recording this podcast, the Indiana State Department of Health announced the COVID-19 death toll in our state has exceeded 900. What we can learn from awful tragedy.
Small business owners may qualify for an enticing loan program from the City of Fishers, but do not delay, the deadline is coming soon. A new hotel is coming to Fishers. Also, you see and hear the term “contact tracing,” but what does that phrase mean? Those items and more in tonight’s Larry’s Log.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness says he must tackle two challenges at the same time – health and economics. He has an ambitious plan dealing with both. I have a few thoughts.
A few pieces of information I gleaned from a local township trustee, and more on tonight’s Log
A few facts about COVID-19 in this evening’s Larry’s Log podcast:
Fishers set to announce Phase 3 coronavirus plan and a few other local Fishers items on tonight’s Larry’s Log.
I look at three public figures, an Indiana congressman and two TV personalities, and evaluate what they have said in recent days.
HSE School Board President Michelle Fullhart made a sad announcement at the April 15th meeting – a staff member at HSE High School has died of COVID-19
How will coronavirus impact our mental health? Here are a few thoughts
5G technology is beginning to be installed in Fishers neighborhoods, and Larry tries to separate fact from fiction
In today’s Larry’s Log, I explore life and death in today’s world
Today’s Larry’s Log explores weather with a few tips on how to distinguish between a severe watch and warning. I also say a few words about an Indiana broadcaster that left a major mark on radio broadcasting.
The COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed yet another local event. The Spark Fishers Festival, scheduled for late June, has been canceled. I talk about that, as well as the absence of sports and the struggle to keep our local news operations going. All in this edition of Larry’s Log.
Are people in Fishers following the advice of the COVID-19 health experts in their daily behavior? I have a few thoughts.
The Indianapolis Star is an important institution in the central Indiana area and the entire state. What happens at the Star has ramifications for all of us living in this area. I look at that and more in today’s Larry’s Log.
Dr. Yuval Noah Hariri has written two best-selling books in recent years about the history of humanity. He discusses how humans once dealt with these outbreaks and how we deal with them now. I discuss his special approach to this issue in today’s Larry’s Log for April 1, 2020 (photo is of Professor Harari)
Well, I made it to episode 2 of Larry’s Log. Here it is:
Here is the first of what I hope to be a series of podcasts featuring my musings from that day