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Indianapolis Star
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Colts Camp continues at Grand Park Sports Campus
Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Anthony Richardson (#5) waves to the fans during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Anthony Richardson (#5) waves to the fans during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' #12 Jason Bean tries to remain cool during a hot and humid Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Anthony Richardson (#5) warms up during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Daniel Jones (#17) warms up during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' #72 Braden Smith runs to the next station during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Blayne Taylor (#4) runs catching drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Blayne Taylor (#4) runs catching drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Coleman Owen (#3) runs catching drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Jaylon Carlies (#57), left, and teammates wait their turn during drills at Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield.v Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Austin Ajiake (#58), left, wait their turn during drills at Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Solomon DeShields (#53) works to block during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebackers, including Jaylon Carlies (#57), Austin Ajiake (#58) and Joe Bachie (#48), gather for drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor (#28) runs drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' tight end Drew Ogletree (#85) runs drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (#83) runs drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' kicker Maddux Trujillo (48#) takes a break during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Austin Ajiake (#58) runs drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Liam Anderson (#47) runs drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Austin Ajiake (#58) runs drills during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' linebackers work on plays during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts' head coach Shane Steichen keeps an eye on practice during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- General
- Indianapolis Star
Literacy emphasized at elementary summer school
Daveyon, left, and Jayden, rising fifth graders, work with their class in their ELA (English Learning Arts) class during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rising fifth graders work with their class in their ELA (English Learning Arts) class during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rising third grader Jacarri works on an assignment during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rising third grade, Charity, looks at a book during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Candace Davis, left, reads with a rising third grade class during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Candace Davis reads with a rising third grade class during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rising third grader, Kamari, listens as her teacher reads to the class rising third grade during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rising third graders participate in class during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Candace Davis reads with a rising third grade class during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rising third graders, from left, JaMyra, Ruth and Durriecs listen as their teacher reads to them during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rising third graders interact during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Candace Davis reads with a rising third grade class during the summer learning session Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Indy Summer Learning Labs are designed to help young students with literacy and other subjects. The new third-grade hold-back law is now in effect for third graders who don't pass IREAD this year. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Liberty Grove Schools Founder and CEO Morrise Harbour talks about helping students succeed in the Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42. Photo taken Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Liberty Grove Schools at Elder W. Diggs School 42 is at 1002 W 25th St. Photo taken Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
From St. Elmo to Slippery Noodle: Indianapolis' Historic Restaurant and Bar Scene
Rob Goebel / Indianapolis Star Live music plays almost every weekend at the Rathskeller in Downtown Indy. Rob Goebel/The Star The Slippery Noodle Inn sign is seen from an upstairs window Thursday, May 20, 2021, in downtown Indianapolis. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Lou Pierce and Sue Cole talk while waiting for their dinner and music at Slippery Noodle Inn, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in downtown Indianapolis. The bar, restaurant and music venue is struggling to get enough staff to keep the whole establishment up to it's normal full operation. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar St. Elmo Steakhouse in Indianapolis Courtesy Visit Indy Sharpio's owners Sally and Brian Sharpio pose for photos at the Shapiro's Delicatessen off of South Meridian Street, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Shapiro's owners Sally and Brian Shapiro pose for photos at the Shapiro's Delicatessen off of South Meridian Street, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar A customer goes into Shapiro's Delicatessen, which has survived myriad events, including the Spanish flu 100 years ago, and is motoring on through the coronavirus pandemic, Saturday, April 25, 2020. Robert Scheer/IndyStar John's Famous Stew restaurant, 1146 Kentucky Ave., is in an old building southwest of downtown Indianapolis Charlie Nye, Indianapolis Star Tommy Caito, owner of John's Famous Stew restaurant, 1146 Kentucky Ave., samples his favorite goulash stew at the Indianapolis restaurant. Caito died Nov. 21, 2018. Charlie Nye/IndyStar John's Famous Stew has been in business in one place or another since 1911, most recently on Kentucky Avenue near downtown Indianapolis. It is one of city's most famous restaurants. Liz Biro/IndyStar Phoebe Deberry serves stew at John's Famous Stew on Kentucky Avenue. The dish was a "cool thing" on David Letterman's latest thing. June 24, 1993 The Indianapolis Star John Allen, as a child, working for his family's bakery business. Drew Allen A donut from Taylor's Bakery with dark chocolate and toffee, made for a sweet morning. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Taylor's Bakery has created a smashed cellphone cookie in honor of the Colts-Patriots game and DeflateGate Nat Newell/The Star John Allen, center, with sons Drew and Matt of Taylor's Bakery. Drew Allen A retro sign from the early days of Workingman's Friend. Photo Submitted By Becky Stamatkin A busy day and packed dining room at the Workingman's Friend, Friday, Jan 19, 2018. Matt Kryger/IndyStar Workingman's Friend founder Louis Stamatkin. Photo Submitted By Becky Stamatkin Becky Stamatkin and her mother Mary Alice Gill,right, both behind the bar at Workingman's Friend. Photo Submitted By Becky Stamatkin Becky Stamatkin behind the bar at Workingman's Friend Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 Matt Kryger/IndyStar Mary Alice Gill behind the bar at Workingman's Friend. Photo Submitted By Becky Stamatkin Richard Weis (right) talks with his wife, Marlys, at The Workingman's Friend. He has been a regular there for 50 years. 'Places like this have to survive,' he said. 'This is old Indianapolis.' Kelly Wilkinson/The Star Hollyhock Hill is known for "family style" dining. Rob Goebel/The Star Legends:(LtoR) Oscar Robertson, who helped the 1955 Crispus Attucks High School baskteball team become the first all-black team to win a state chapionship in the country; the teamÕs assistant coach Al Spurlock and Betty Crowe, widow of Ray Crowe, the teamÕs coach. The group gathered with other members of the 1955 team at Hollyhock Hill Saturday to honor Spurlock. Cathy Kightlinger/IndyStar Outside view of Iaria's in Indianapolis Photo By Mike F. Via Yelp Antipasto salads are big enough to share at Iaria's Italian restaurant. Frank Espich/IndyStar The original neon sign outside the Red Key Tavern, shown in 2004. Robert Scheer/IndyStar Russel Settle, right, chats with customers Erika White, left, and her boyfriend Ed Walsh, inside the Red Key Tavern in 2004. The ultimate in time warp bars, the Red Key looks precisely like it did during World War II. Same chairs, same wall decorations, same jukebox and songs. Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Indianapolis Star The Milano Inn, 231 S. College Ave., opened in 1934. Matt Detrich/IndyStar 2005 File Photo A portion of the mural painted by Donald Peters at the Milano Inn. Submited By James Glass McGinleys' Golden Ace Inn is located at 2533 E. Washington St., Thursday, June 4, 2015. It is an authentic Irish pub. Kelly Wilkinson/The Star Photos and memorabilia line the walls at McGinleys' Golden Ace Inn. This photo is of the bar's founders, Ann and John McGinley. Kelly Wilkinson/The Star Tom McGinley, who is the grandson of the founders Ann and John McGinley of McGinleys' Golden Ace Inn, stands behind the bar. Kelly Wilkinson/The Star Irish photos and memorabilia lines the walls at McGinleys' Golden Ace Inn, Thursday, June 4, 2015. It is an authentic Irish pub. "Failte" is a welcoming sign. Kelly Wilkinson/The Star
Indianapolis Star
08-07-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Hamilton County man enjoys flexibility of working from home
WESTFIELD Christopher Bates looks out from his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He works remotely for H.B. Fuller. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Christopher Bates works remotely in his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Christopher Bates looks out from his home office Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westfield. He works remotely for H.B. Fuller. He and his family recently moved to Hamilton County and used the company that helps people with relocation. The company partners with the Indy Chamber to offer incentives and practical assistance for people to relocate to Indianapolis and the area. Even though he is from the area, and he knows the area, the MakeMyMove still gave helpful assistance. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Indianapolis Star
People from all over the world become new US citizens in naturalization ceremony
Flags stand ready to be give to people becoming new U.S. citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Juan Camey stands next in line to check in for a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Camey was one of the new citizens coming from Guatemala. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Mayor Joe Hogsett waves to a friend after arriving for a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Judge Sarah Evans Barker presides over a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. During the ceremony 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Judge Sarah Evans Barker presides over a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. During the ceremony 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar In a packed courtroom, a person reaches for an American flag handed out to participants in a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar In a packed courtroom, people receive American flags handed out to participants in a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Participants in a Naturalization Ceremony receive American flags as a memento, in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Participants in a Naturalization Ceremony, including Ghan Begh, receive American flags as a memento, in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Mayor Joe Hogsett and Sylvia McNair read the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Mitchell Remington plays 'America the Beautiful' during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Sandra Flores, from Mexico, delivers remarks during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Flores was one of the new citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Sandra Flores, from Mexico, delivers remarks during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Flores was one of the new citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Judge Sarah Evans Barker presides over a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. During the ceremony 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Whitney Harrison Ebmeyer, great-great-great granddaughter of President Benjamin Harrison, speaks during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Neisha Athe leads the Pledge of Allegiance during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Athe was the youngest new citizen during this ceremony. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar New citizens wave flags as they smile to families and friends during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Sylvia McNair and Mayor Joe Hogsett get ready to hand out sparklers to new citizens, for Judge Sarah Evans Barker, after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Judge Sarah Evans Barker, left, hands out naturalization certificates to new citizens after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Judgs Sarah Evans Barker hands the naturalization certificate to Carmen Mejia at the end of the Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Mejias was the eldest new citizen in the group. She was presented with a special American flag during the ceremony. Judge Barker asked Mejias how old she was. '71? Wow that's not very old!' said Barker. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar New citizens await their turn to receive their documents, as family and friends watch, at the end of a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Judge Sarah Evans Barker, left, hands out naturalization certificates to new citizens after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Judge Sarah Evans Barker, left, hands out naturalization certificates to new citizens after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Elmas Medgebe, left, helps new U.S. citizen Temesgen Gidey to register to vote after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Patriotic cookies are offered for new citizens and their families and friends after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Bolanle Lawal, left, and her friend, Esther Audu, hug after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Audu, from Nigeria, is one of the new citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar New American citizens Esther Audu, left, and Rebecca Akintunde, from Nigeria, smile for photos after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. It took Audu 8 years and Akintunde 7 years to become new citizens in the U.S. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar New U.S. citizen Shubham Pandey, from India, smiles for photos after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Saima Ameer and her husband, Ashhar Madni, take a selfie after a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Ameer became a citizen during the ceremony. She is from Pakistan originally. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Fernanda Robinson, from Brazil, gets her photo taken by her new friend Marta Bonirna, from El Salvador, after they both became new citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Fernanda Robinson, from Brazil, left, and her new friend Marta Bonirna, from El Salvador, look at photos after they both became new citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony in the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over the ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Rebecca Akintunde, from left, Bolanle Lawal, and Esther Audu, all originally from Nigeria, dance and sing a gospel song, in their native language, in front of the Federal Courthouse, Thursday, July 3, 2025 in downtown Indianapolis. In Yoruba, a language in Nigeria, they thanked and praised God. Judge Sarah Evans Barker presided over a naturalization ceremony in which 90 people from 33 countries became new U.S. citizens. Akintunde and Audu became new citizens during the event. It took Audu 8 years and Akintunde 7 years to become new citizens in the U.S. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
