Monthly Archives: April 2016

World War 1 100 Years Ago: April 15-21

April 14, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, April 20: Presidents of Indiana University, Purdue University, and the University of Notre Dame have enthusiastically responded to the invitation of the Citizens’ Training Camp Bureau to co-operate in the organization of three camps to be held at Ft. Benjamin Harrison beginning July 6. Also, … Read More

This Week’s Issue April 8-14

April 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

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Central Indiana Orchid Show Blooms at Garfield Park Conservatory

April 7, 2016 | by Ethel Winslow

Orchids, those exotic-looking flowers often seen in corsages, seem like they are fussy and difficult to grow. However, they are quite the opposite, according to Foster Flint with the Central Indiana Orchid Society. “Orchids don’t grow in dirt. As a matter of fact, they’ll die in dirt. Orchids thrive on … Read More

City Launches Modernized Zoning Codes

April 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On April 1, the City of Indianapolis enacted its’ completely revamped zoning code. The new ordinance replaces the 47-year-old version and will help usher in a new era of modern, urbanized growth. Th update was driven by Indy Rezone, a special initiative of the Department of Metropolitan Development … Read More

Tree Planting Blitz at Ellenberger Park

April 7, 2016 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON —Thanks to the hard work of Friends of Ellenberger Park, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and the Irvington Garden Club, 100 trees were planted in Ellenberger Park on April 2. The Club also planted two planters at the edges of the park. Native species, including Pecan, Kentucky Coffee Trees, Redbud, Quaking … Read More