Monthly Archives: July 2020

100 Years Ago This Week: July 31-Aug. 6

July 30, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, August 5, 1920: Thirteen Indianapolis playgrounds will have swimming pools for children and two large city pools for adults, one at Brookside Park, will be ready next summer under plans approved today by the board of park commissioners. “This program must go through regardless of … Read More

This Week’s Issue: July 24-30

July 23, 2020 | by Weekly View

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City Addresses Surge in Violence in 2020

July 23, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Joe Hogsett was recently joined by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Chief Randal Taylor and Director of Community Violence Reduction Shonna Majors to provide an update on 2020 public safety data as well as outline the City’s continued efforts to prevent and reduce violent crime in Indianapolis. … Read More

State Remains in Current Stage of Reopening

July 23, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The majority of the state will remain in Stage 4.5 of the Back On Track Indiana plan through at least July 31. Elkhart County will remain in Stage 4 as it has for the last two weeks. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. The state has updated … Read More

National Coin Shortage Brings Change For Consumers

July 23, 2020 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The national coin shortage is forcing retailers to ask customers to pay with exact change, or use debit/credit cards. The BMV, among other institutions and retailers, is asking Hoosiers to pay with a credit card or check when possible to complete transactions. The United States Federal Reserve is … Read More