Monthly Archives: June 2020

Mole Hill or Mountain?

June 25, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

In Marion County, “there are many gentle slopes and small elevations in and around [Indianapolis], but nothing that deserves the name of hill, except Crown Hill…and one or two smaller protuberances a mile or two south.” While this observation in the state geologist’s report gave the official topography of the … Read More

Holy Spirit Festival Cancelled

June 25, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Holy Spirit Festival has been cancelled for 2020. Next year it will be back for the 75th Anniversary with renewed energy. After receiving a lot of input from the parishioners and since so many are older, Father Paul decided to cancel for this year. However, the spirit … Read More

State Announces $61.6 Million in Funding for Remote Learning

June 25, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana PK-12 schools and higher education institutions can now apply for a needs-based, competitive $61.6 million grant program providing funding to improve remote learning. The $61.6 million Indiana received in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding, provided though the federal CARES Act, will be focused on three areas: … Read More

Applause!: June 26-July 2

June 25, 2020 | by Weekly View

• The Irvington Historical Society will reopen Saturday, June 27 for limited hours — 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays (closed on Wednesdays). There are some wonderful exhibits on display, including an extended stay of the Warren Central Photography Club’s exhibition. Originally slated to open in March, the … Read More

City-County Building Reopens

June 25, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — In addition to police services and criminal courts, which opened last week, the vast majority of other city and county agencies in the City-County Building, located at 200 E. Washington Street, opened Monday, June 22. Juvenile and Civil Courts will continue to operate remotely and will begin limited … Read More