Monthly Archives: September 2014

Groups Receive Funds to Combat Consumer Law Abuses

September 18, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Legal Services, Inc. and the Heartland Pro Bono Council received a $73,882 cy pres award from the Marion County Circuit Court to provide legal help to local residents who experience problems with payday loan companies or who suffer other consumer rights abuses. The award will help residents … Read More

Fort Harrison to Host Vietnam Experience Oct. 4 & 5

September 18, 2014 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — Veterans, families and the general public are all invited to the annual Vietnam Experience, a tactical demonstration and encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 and October 5 at Fort Harrison State Park. A Vietnam Battle Demonstration is scheduled for Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. The … Read More

The Civil War 150 Years Ago: September 1864

September 18, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

The month began with committees being established for next month’s Indiana Sanitary Bazaar to provide for the “welfare and comfort of our sick and wounded soldiers.” The Ladies’ Visiting Committee canvassed the city soliciting contributions for the bazaar. Two well attended political meetings met in the city the first Saturday … Read More

“Kin Killin’ Kin” Artist James Pate at Central Library

September 18, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Dayton, Ohio artist James Pate will discuss his powerful and thought provoking Central Library exhibit, “Kin Killin’ Kin,” during a free public presentation on Sept. 20 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Central Library in the Clowes Auditorium, 40 E. St. Clair Street. As part of the Library’s … Read More

“Peace Dove” Tours Libraries

September 18, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, September 15th, Marion County Sheriff John Layton and The Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes visited The Indianapolis Public Library Brightwood Branch (2435 N. Sherman Dr.) to kick off The Peace Dove Project Tour. The “Peace Dove” — a custom metal sculpture made out of firearm … Read More