Monthly Archives: March 2016

Construction Contracts Awarded for Eastside Library Projects

March 3, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Renovation of two Eastside branch libraries will begin in mid-March following the awarding of construction contracts by The Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees. Library trustees have awarded a contract to MacDougall Pierce Construction, Inc. of Noblesville in the amount $1.7 million for the renovation and expansion of … Read More

Gov. Names Hite as Exec. Director of Indiana Civil Rights Commission

March 3, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence has named Rick Hite Executive Director of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), effective Feb. 29. Hite fills the position formerly held by Jamal Smith, who announced in November 2015 that he would resign in January to lead Indianapolis Public Schools athletics. Hite most recently … Read More

Walker Career Center is going to Disney World

March 3, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Walker Career Center (WCC) Nanoline Engineering Team competed in the final rounds of Phoenix Contact’s Industrial Automation and Control competition on Feb. 20. The WCC team was one of three teams from the Midwest Regional at Purdue University that advanced to this year’s nationals in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. … Read More

Make Safety A Priority During Spring Cleaning

March 3, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Spring cleaning is a good chance to de-clutter and make your home a little healthier, but heavy-duty housework can result in injury if you aren’t taking the proper steps to protect yourself. Injuries can range from irritation and burns caused by household cleaners, to falls and strains from doing chores … Read More

Justin Vining Featured at First Friday

March 3, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS, — Friday, March 4 is the first open studio night of 2016 at the Harrison Center for the Arts. The Center’s 36 artists welcome the public into their working studios from 6 to 10 p.m. In the Harrison Gallery, Justin Vining debuts a new body of work, “Coming Home,” … Read More