Monthly Archives: April 2020

Partnership Formed to Help Feed Homeless Community

April 9, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Office of Public Health and Safety has partnered with Second Helpings, along with Pacers Sports and Entertainment and a network of service providers, to provide and deliver boxed meals to Indianapolis residents experiencing homelessness. This service is essential during the current COVID-19 crisis as public health orders … Read More

State Officials Outline Education Changes

April 9, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently signed an executive order requiring all K-12 schools in Indiana to provide instruction via remote learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year and outlined options for districts to continue education during the fight against COVID-19. The full executive order can be … Read More

Applause!: April 10-16

April 9, 2020 | by Weekly View

• The primary in Indiana will be held June 2, and the voter registration deadline is May 4. All registered voters can request an absentee ballot (vote by mail) and no excuse is required. Request an application in Marion County at indy.gov/activity/vote-absentee-ballot. Check your registration status online at indianavoters.in.gov/ • … Read More

Let the Treasure Hunt Begin!

April 9, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The attics, basements and garages of my down-sizing clients are often where I find some of their most valuable treasure. It seems these are the places we stash those things we have no use for, but can’t bring ourselves to throw away. While we are confined to home for the … Read More

100 Years Ago: April 10-16

April 9, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, April 12, 1920: Railroad freight traffic has been practically at a standstill since Saturday when 2,300 switchmen, switch tenders and yardmen in Indianapolis yards organized the Indianapolis Yardmen’s Association No. 19 and joined the unauthorized national strike in demanding an eight-hour day and time and … Read More