About the Southsider Voice
The Southsider Voice, owned by Kelly Sawyers, has a newsprint / digital audience of more than 60,000 weekly and covers the Southside of Indianapolis, from downtown, Ft. Square, Beech Grove, Southport, Whiteland, Center Grove, Franklin Township, Perry Township and White River Townships. The Voice also has a zoned edition in Decatur Township that launched March 2, 2022. 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 70s, and have that great journalism talent and great work ethic that many are still yearning for." said Kelly.
THE VOICE IS GROWING .... American Classifieds, formerly at 359 E. Thompson Rd. and owned by Dal Dhanjal, stopped publishing February 17, 2022. With his genorisity of distribution lists, boxes and racks; and theThe Voice hiring two of his longtime sales reps, Jeanne Piersall and Doris Mayes, The Voice expanded to Whiteland and has a zoned Decatur Township edition, and a "Classified only" edition that will hit the streets on May 18, 2022 distributing on the East and West sides.
"A very special thank you to Dal Dhanjal. Two of his employees and his customers will continue to have success, because of his kindness." said Kelly.
What the readers are saying about The Voice:
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.
Southsider Voice staff
Kelly Sawyers, Publisher
Al Stilley, Editor
Denise Summers, Graphic Artist/Production Assistant
Angie Torok, Production Assistant
B. Scott Mohr, Correspondent - Special projects
Bob White, Community Outreach
Bob Kelly, Account Executive - Special projects
Jeanne Piersall, Account Executive, 317-809-5286
Doris Mays, Account Executive, 765-318-3755
Tyce Treadway, Student intern
Keagan Rothrock, Student intern
Steve Page, Correspondent - Sports
CONTRIBUTORS
Brett Hickman, Car Nutz Columnist
Fred Shonk & Simon, Columnists
“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 70s, and have that great journalism talent and great work ethic that many are still yearning for." said Kelly.
THE VOICE IS GROWING .... American Classifieds, formerly at 359 E. Thompson Rd. and owned by Dal Dhanjal, stopped publishing February 17, 2022. With his genorisity of distribution lists, boxes and racks; and theThe Voice hiring two of his longtime sales reps, Jeanne Piersall and Doris Mayes, The Voice expanded to Whiteland and has a zoned Decatur Township edition, and a "Classified only" edition that will hit the streets on May 18, 2022 distributing on the East and West sides.
"A very special thank you to Dal Dhanjal. Two of his employees and his customers will continue to have success, because of his kindness." said Kelly.
What the readers are saying about The Voice:
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.
Southsider Voice staff
Kelly Sawyers, Publisher
Al Stilley, Editor
Denise Summers, Graphic Artist/Production Assistant
Angie Torok, Production Assistant
B. Scott Mohr, Correspondent - Special projects
Bob White, Community Outreach
Bob Kelly, Account Executive - Special projects
Jeanne Piersall, Account Executive, 317-809-5286
Doris Mays, Account Executive, 765-318-3755
Tyce Treadway, Student intern
Keagan Rothrock, Student intern
Steve Page, Correspondent - Sports
CONTRIBUTORS
Brett Hickman, Car Nutz Columnist
Fred Shonk & Simon, Columnists