About the Southsider Voice
The Southsider Voice, owned by Kelly Sawyers, has a newsprint / digital audience of more than 30,000 weekly and covers the Southside of Indianapolis, from downtown, Ft. Square, Beech Grove, Southport, Whiteland, Center Grove, Franklin Township, Perry Township and White River Township. The Voice also has zoned editions in Decatur Township and Historic Irvington.
The Voice's zoned edition in Decatur Township launched March 2, 2022.
The Voice's zoned edition in Historic Irvington launched August 2025.
The paper is an excellent conduit for news, opinions and features.
“Our coverage of sports, education and community news and events provides a good read, which is why so many people look forward to our publication,” said Kelly, adding that she loves her job. "We really enjoy what we do.”
"I'm so blessed to have my awesome staff. The majority of my staff are in their late 70s and early 80s, and have that great journalism talent and great work ethic that many are still yearning for." said Kelly.
Southsider Voice staff
Kelly Sawyers, Publisher
Al Stilley, Editor
Denise Summers, Graphic Artist/Production Assistant
B. Scott Mohr, Correspondent - Special projects
Bob White, Community Outreach
Bob Kelly, Account Executive - Special projects
Steve Page, Correspondent - Sports
Wayne Carter, Photographer
CONTRIBUTORS
Fred Shonk & Simon, Columnists
What the readers are saying about The Voice:
We found out about the Irvington Garden tour through your paper. Very nice tour. - Beth and Jim S.
I support your advertisers. Recently I bought a vehicle from Decatur Auto - very nice staff and easy to work with - William
Thank you so much for your bulletin board section - our church did well on our event! St Mark
We've enjoyed the summer editions, but ready for all of the sports coverage to start up soon - Tim G.
Reminiscing is my favorite column. I graduated from Manual and I see old classmates in there each week. I normally mail them to my out-of-state classmates. William F.
My wife and I wish you could publish a daily paper. You guys know what you're doing. Great job! Bob and Sue L.
Very nice tribute to the firefighters in Decatur - Rosemary G.
I'm 75 years old and I can't afford our daily paper anymore. Thank you for your Decatur Township newspaper. I'm enjoying the puzzles too. - Russell B.
Loved seeing the story on the Goss family. Their father grew up next to where we live now. - Fred S.
Reminiscing is my favorite column. I always know at least 10 of the people each week. - Jennifer L.
I take my Mom a paper each week to the nursing home, she loves the “Car Nutz” page. - Kim H.
Your sports coverage is awesome! My son and daughter have both been in The Voice. Keep up the great work! My wife and I like the puzzle page too! - Kevin C.
Mr. Stilley does a great job with the sports previews. It means the world to our families. - Greg T.
My children and I find something to do in your calendar listings (Bulletin Boards) each week. Thank you. - Becca T.
Great sports photos. Enjoyed the softball ones. Good luck with your paper. We sure enjoy it each week. - Willie L.
Excellent tribute to Catholic Schools. I had two grandchildren in it. Our neighbor saw it and brought us extras. Thank you so much. - Charlotte C.
Keep up the great work. My husband and I loved the Freedom Fest coverage and salute to Celebrating America. So colorful. - Abbie G.
The Voice's zoned edition in Decatur Township launched March 2, 2022.
The Voice's zoned edition in Historic Irvington launched August 2025.
The paper is an excellent conduit for news, opinions and features.
“Our coverage of sports, education and community news and events provides a good read, which is why so many people look forward to our publication,” said Kelly, adding that she loves her job. "We really enjoy what we do.”
"I'm so blessed to have my awesome staff. The majority of my staff are in their late 70s and early 80s, and have that great journalism talent and great work ethic that many are still yearning for." said Kelly.
Southsider Voice staff
Kelly Sawyers, Publisher
Al Stilley, Editor
Denise Summers, Graphic Artist/Production Assistant
B. Scott Mohr, Correspondent - Special projects
Bob White, Community Outreach
Bob Kelly, Account Executive - Special projects
Steve Page, Correspondent - Sports
Wayne Carter, Photographer
CONTRIBUTORS
Fred Shonk & Simon, Columnists
What the readers are saying about The Voice:
We found out about the Irvington Garden tour through your paper. Very nice tour. - Beth and Jim S.
I support your advertisers. Recently I bought a vehicle from Decatur Auto - very nice staff and easy to work with - William
Thank you so much for your bulletin board section - our church did well on our event! St Mark
We've enjoyed the summer editions, but ready for all of the sports coverage to start up soon - Tim G.
Reminiscing is my favorite column. I graduated from Manual and I see old classmates in there each week. I normally mail them to my out-of-state classmates. William F.
My wife and I wish you could publish a daily paper. You guys know what you're doing. Great job! Bob and Sue L.
Very nice tribute to the firefighters in Decatur - Rosemary G.
I'm 75 years old and I can't afford our daily paper anymore. Thank you for your Decatur Township newspaper. I'm enjoying the puzzles too. - Russell B.
Loved seeing the story on the Goss family. Their father grew up next to where we live now. - Fred S.
Reminiscing is my favorite column. I always know at least 10 of the people each week. - Jennifer L.
I take my Mom a paper each week to the nursing home, she loves the “Car Nutz” page. - Kim H.
Your sports coverage is awesome! My son and daughter have both been in The Voice. Keep up the great work! My wife and I like the puzzle page too! - Kevin C.
Mr. Stilley does a great job with the sports previews. It means the world to our families. - Greg T.
My children and I find something to do in your calendar listings (Bulletin Boards) each week. Thank you. - Becca T.
Great sports photos. Enjoyed the softball ones. Good luck with your paper. We sure enjoy it each week. - Willie L.
Excellent tribute to Catholic Schools. I had two grandchildren in it. Our neighbor saw it and brought us extras. Thank you so much. - Charlotte C.
Keep up the great work. My husband and I loved the Freedom Fest coverage and salute to Celebrating America. So colorful. - Abbie G.