Monthly Archives: January 2019

2018: A Look Back on the World

January 3, 2019 | by Weekly View

What a roller coaster we’re on! Wild swings in the stock market, surprise changes in international relations . . . 2018 will likely go down as one of the wildest since, well, 2017. International news in 2018 included the murder of American resident and Saudi dissident journalist Khashoggi in the … Read More

480 Animals Adopted Just In Time For Christmas

January 3, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) announced that some of their long-termers were able to find their forever homes thanks to the community’s support. The 12 Days of Strays promotion, as well as the Home for the Pawlidays Promotion was a big success. There were 480 adoptions from Dec. … Read More

Grow With Google to Partner With Indy Library

January 3, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library and Grow with Google are teaming up to help Indianapolis residents access free digital tools and resources to grow their skills, career or business. Library patrons can borrow wifi hotspots and laptops for a period of 21 days. The lending program is available at … Read More

New Teacher Contracts at IPS

January 3, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Indianapolis Education Association (IEA) at a recent Board Action Session. The approved contract for the current 2018-19 school year means the district’s nearly 2,000 eligible teachers will receive a significant raise. … Read More

Individual Income Tax Rates Change in Eight Counties

January 3, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Effective January 1, 2019, eight Indiana county income tax rates will increase. The eight counties and new rates include Hancock County, which increased to 1.74 percent from 1/70 percent. Local income tax rates are determined by county officials and reported to the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). Once … Read More