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Plus - Indiana-themed costumes you could rock for Halloween!
Get IN, Austin Sellers & Nate Spangle
October 23, 2025
Thursday, October 23rd
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đź“ś This Week in Indiana History đź“ś
Market Square Arena Closes (1999)
This week in Indiana history, we revisit Indianapolis’ iconic Market Square Arena and its official closure on Oct. 24, 1999. Built at a cost of $23 million in 1974, it was the home of the Indiana Pacers from 1974 to 1999.
The decision to close it down was largely due to the fact that team owners could no longer keep it up to date with modern arena standards. It lacked the infrastructure for luxury boxes and expansion amenities that had become important moneymakers for the rest of the teams in the league by the late 90s. The Pacers’ final game there was held Oct. 22, 1999, in a preseason game against the Utah Jazz, before officially moving to Conseco (now Gainbridge) Fieldhouse where the team today wreaks havoc on the rest of the league.
After standing vacant for nearly two years, Market Square Arena was imploded on July 8, 2001. The demolition took just 12 seconds to complete for the arena that hosted Pacers games and IHSAA basketball championships, Racers, Checkers and Ice hockey games, rodeos, circuses, monster truck shows, dozens of concerts including Metallica, Kenny Rogers and Elvis Presley (his last one, in fact), and major cultural moments to become history. Today the site has been redeveloped, but the memories of the arena live on in the minds of many who lived in or visited downtown Indy.
If you’re a thrill-seeker or paranormal enthusiast seeking such activities as we approach Halloween, it’s a good thing you opened this week’s newsletter.
Indiana is much more than rolling farmland, basketball lore and Hoosier hospitality. It is also home to some of the Midwest’s most haunted inns, asylums and all-around eerie destinations that will give you goosebumps and make the hair stand up on the back of your neck.
Here are 10 of the most haunted places in the Hoosier State, many of which you can experience with tours or an overnight stay.
While we’re on the topic of spooky, are you still deciding on a costume to wear for Halloween? Don’t wait too long… October 31 is next Friday!
If you’re low on ideas, we’ve come up with an Indiana-themed variety pack of eight costumes you could whip up and wear on a whim, including the Covered Bridge Ghost, the Popcorn King and many others that are fun, unique, and sometimes a little spooky.
Buying a home right now isn’t easy anywhere, but in Indiana you can find a great a place to live without draining your savings.
The six towns we highlight combine affordable housing with strong school systems, resources and attractions that are perfect for first-time buyers, young families and empty-nesters looking to downsize.
Cowpokes has built a reputation in Indiana for quality boots, hats, denim and clothing that actually fits people’s lifestyle. We like pointing people its way because it is the sort of place where you find things built to last. If you have been thinking about updating your gear, this is a great place to start.
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The next time you’re in South Bend, you’ve got to check out Studebaker National Museum, a three-level exhibit that’s worth exploring for an entire morning or afternoon.
During our visit, we dove into the history of John Studebaker and his 1852 founding of the Studebaker Corporation, which manufactured wagons and carriages for pioneers (and US presidents, no less!) before transitioning with the times to the first electric cars and gas-powered vehicles.
All told, the 114-year history of Studebaker is fascinating, making the Studebaker National Museum a must-see for automobile enthusiasts and history buffs.
@natespangle Hidden Gem in South Bend #indiana Check out the Studebaker National Musuem! Seriously it was worth the visit.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Lemon in Unionville is The Porthole Inn, which opened in 1957 and today has been modernized with a larger pizza oven, refreshed menu and expanded dock for boaters.
It’s known for being a laid-back restaurant that has a full lineup of burgers, ribs, steaks and sandwiches, plus hand-tossed pies that are quickly becoming a crowd favorite. The go-to menu item? Fried catfish dinner. Locals swear by it, and it pairs nicely with a cold beer or cocktail and view of the sunset after a day on the lake.
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đź‘Ź 3 Big wINs đź‘Ź
Is Indiana a football state?
We’ll start with the NFL-leading Indianapolis Colts, who improved to a league-best 6-1 on the season with a triumphant 38-24 road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) on Sunday.
The offense was efficient once again behind Daniel Jones (23 of 34, 288 yards, 2 touchdowns) and Jonathan Taylor (16 carries, 94 yards, 3 touchdowns). The three-TD performance was Taylor’s third of the season, and his 11 touchdowns are more than the Raiders (10) and Titans (6) have as a team. Tyler Warren (4 receptions, 69 yards, 1 touchdown), Michael Pittman Jr. (7 receptions, 58 yards, 1 touchdown) and Alec Pierce (5 receptions, 98 yards) were Jones’ go-to targets.
Next up: Home vs. Tennessee Titans (1-6), Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, Tickets
Indiana (7-0) mopped Michigan State (3-4) on Homecoming in Bloomington last Saturday, winning 38-13 to climb to a program-best No. 2 ranking in the AP Poll.
Fernando Mendoza (24 of 28, 332 yards, 4 touchdowns) added to his Heisman resume with another elite showing.
The Hoosiers’ five remaining regular-season opponents aren’t daunting, with a road game at Maryland (4-3) being the only one over .500. Yes, there’s still football to be played, but mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 6, when IU might make its first appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Next up: Home vs. UCLA (3-4), Saturday, 12 p.m. on FOX, Tickets
Who wrote off Notre Dame from making the College Football Playoff when the Fighting Irish dropped their first two games of the season against Miami (currently 6-1, No. 10) and Texas A&M (currently 7-0, No. 3) by a combined four points?
Since its 0-2 start, Notre Dame has had no margin for error. So far, so good. They’ve reeled off five straight wins, including a must-have 34-24 win over then-No. 20 USC on Saturday. Only two of their five remaining opponents have winning records — vs. Navy (6-0) and at Pittsburgh (5-2).
Next up: at Boston College (1-6), Saturday, Nov. 1
🎧 Former QB Goes Inside His PR Playbook 🎧
🎙 Today’s show was a three-step drop and then some, as I sat down with Chris Dittoe, president and co-founder of Dittoe Public Relations, a renowned PR agency headquartered in Indianapolis.
Chris shares his captivating journey from playing quarterback at Indiana University and in NFL Europe, to founding one of Indiana's most successful PR firms.
Our conversation touches on Chris' unique experiences in professional football, the challenges of starting a business, and the importance of storytelling in PR.
Chris also gives insights into achieving media success and shares his love for local Indiana gems.
You are going to learn about:
- Chris’ Journey from the Gridiron to Public Relations
- Why Storytelling is Important in PR
- How Dittoe PR Became one of Indiana’s Biggest and Best Firms
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