Monthly Archives: December 2021

Omicron Variant Poses Threats to Seniors

December 16, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — With the holiday season well underway and the new Omicron variant emerging across the United States, it is critical that members of public do their part to minimize the spread of COVID-19 to protect themselves and our nation’s most vulnerable citizens — long term care residents. The latest … Read More

Overcoming the Holiday Blues

December 16, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The holidays might seem like a time when worries can be put aside and people can relax, take time off from work and enjoy the season. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many as stress, anxiety and even depression can often take over when the holiday season … Read More

The Pittsburgh Left

December 16, 2021 | by CJ Woods III

Holding my granddaughter’s left hand tightly in my right hand, I waited at the corner of Ritter Avenue and Washington Street for the light to change to green. Myah and I were going to the Family Dollar store as a part of our stroll. She likes to shop because she … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 17-23

December 16, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, December 21, 1921: Santa will spread the spirit of joy around Indianapolis this Christmas through the efforts of the Salvation Army and a regiment of social relief workers, local business clubs, and social organizations. Felicitations and merriment will pervade every charitable institution within the city’s … Read More

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

December 16, 2021 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

It is believed that the first official “Christmas card” was the joint effort of two Englishmen, artist John Horsley and postal worker Henry Cole. Their three paneled card featured a center panel depicting three generations of a family raising their glasses in a holiday toast and two side panels depicting … Read More