Main Street Gas City, Indiana

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Thank you to Hutchins Beautification and all who volunteer to make Gas City’s Main Street so warm and inviting

06/15/2026

RIVER RAT 5K GIVEAWAY ALERT!

GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!

*Your prizes will be in your registration bag!*

Ethan Griffith, Wanda Roby, Marcy Rosen

It's not too late to sign up!

Grab your friends and get signed up!

The River Rat Run is on Saturday July 11, 2026.

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

SLOWDOWN SUNDAY: The Arcade Theater opened in 1908, at a pivotal moment in American entertainment history—just as the United States began to embrace the burgeoning motion picture industry. Located on the ground floor of the historic Lovett Opera House, the Arcade was originally launched by Frank Pendleton during the silent film era.
In 1915, Dave Simpkins purchased the theater. One of its early showings featured A Tale of Two Stories, a silent film starring Hank Mann and May Emory. Simpkins had a deep passion for cinema, and his commitment to the medium helped usher the Arcade into a new era as silent films gave way to motion picture "Nickelodeons," replacing the vaudeville acts that once dominated the stage. Simpkins was known for his hands-on management style—he personally worked at the theater each evening and was often seen sitting in the back row, enjoying the shows alongside his patrons.
In 1941, amid the backdrop of World War II, Simpkins temporarily closed the theater for an ambitious eight-month renovation. Upon reopening, the Arcade Theater featured a brand-new box office and an iconic illuminated marquee, which would become a recognizable feature of Main Street. Simpkins also introduced modern air conditioning, a welcome luxury at the time. Through World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II, Simpkins' dedication never wavered, and he continued to present the best motion pictures available to the people of Gas City.
In 1948, Simpkins sold the Arcade Theater to the Kalafat Brothers. The theater continued to operate into the mid-1970s, entertaining generations of local families for nearly 65 years.

Many residents still hold fond memories of the Arcade:

“I remember going to Saturday matinees in the early '70s. Two movies. Admission was 50 cents and a bag of popcorn was a dime. I saw ‘The Frogs’ and ‘Dr. Phibes’ one Saturday. They were horror movies!”– Russ Corbin
“Went to the Arcade in the late '40s and early '50s. It was 14 cents if you were under 12. A nickel for popcorn. Three blocks from our house. Cheapest babysitter in town.”– Jeanne Ann Craig
Since its closure in the mid-1970s, the building has seen a rotating lineup of businesses and periods of vacancy. Yet, the spirit of the Arcade lives on—not just in memories, but in whispers of local legend. One popular story tells of a renovation in which the original slanted theater floor was leveled using any available fill to reduce concrete costs. Supposedly, during that process, workers removed the theater's iconic marquee and brought it inside, where it remains hidden and entombed beneath the newer construction—a forgotten relic of Gas City’s cinematic past.

Visit our website to learn more about Gas City’s rich heritage: https://www.mainstreetgascity.com/historical-walk-tour

06/14/2026

Today, 8-2 at The Nutrition Nook. Fundraiser for Baiao family ❤️

Tomorrow is the day! We will be hosting a fundraiser for the Baiao family from 8AM to 2PM. 20% of all sales & 100% of tips go to Lindsay and their children. Please stop in and help us support an amazing family. 💙

06/14/2026

Wondering what's happening in Gas City this week? We've got you covered!
From pool days and free summer lunches to library programs, live music, Singo, karaoke, the Fresh Roots City Market, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy June 14th–20th.

Don't forget:
Gas City Praise at the Park on Monday

• FREE weekday lunches for youth 18 & under at Northview Elementary School and Mississinewa High School

• The Hubie Ashcraft Band at Gas City Concerts At The ParkConcerts in the Park on Tuesday

•Karaoke at the Pour House on Wednesday evening

• Fresh Roots City Market on Saturday morning

•Gas City Museum and Historical Society open 1-4PM on Saturday

• The Eagles Project at The Gas City Performing Arts Center Saturday evening

Support local businesses, attend community events, and make the most of summer right here in Gas City.

What event are you most looking forward to this week?

06/11/2026

Sharing this information by request: GAS CITY TOWN RUMMAGE//PHYSICAL FLYERS AVAILABLE
You can pick up at Casey's, Subway, Circle K, Hometown Petals and Dollar General.

We are not in charge of the rummages. We are sharing by request. We appreciate all those who have helped organize this event for our community!!

107 E north D---
Girls clothes 3T-7/8
Boys clothes 2T-7/8
Women’s clothes L-3X
TOYS TOYS TOYS.
Households
Crib, baby items, etc. something for all ages and stages of life!

513 E north B----
Multi Family Sale, Household Items, Clothing, Power Tools, Air Soft Guns, Power Tools, Art work, and so much more

Digital map below!
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/5/edit?mid=11UoSDxAH8StkNLmtPFIBxsdCnjA7tUY&usp=sharing

06/10/2026

Monday's Let's Talk from Gas City!

https://radioclassics.live/podcasts/gas-city-news

Mark Storey - Needham Storey Wampner

Trish Richards - Personal Trainer

Steve Mitchell - Gas City Carts

Cathy Losure - Gas City Concerts At The Park

Cat & Kelly - The Gas City Performing Arts Center

Larry Twilliger - Gas City Council

06/09/2026

We didn't quite close the case last week...

Your mission this week, detectives:

It’s something you’ve probably passed and a little silly…
You may have to look a little closer, just don't miss a step.

This little design is on something smaller than what you might think. But clothes will make a big impression.

Can you crack the case?

Drop your solutions below.