Monthly Archives: December 2021

Life Lessons From Puppets and Toons, Part 1

December 16, 2021 | by Al Hunter

This column originally appeared in January, 2011 According to a recent survey by Men’s Health magazine and CNN, one-third of American men have not had a checkup in the past year. Nine million men haven’t seen a doctor in the last five years. From childhood on, boys are told (usually … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Dec. 10-16

December 9, 2021 | by Weekly View

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State’s Crisis Helpline Assists Thousands

December 9, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration recently announced that its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling and resources. The support line is available through Indiana 211 and enables Indiana residents … Read More

School 68 Repurposed to Homeless Shelter for Winter

December 9, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — With the number of people experiencing homelessness this year, the City of Indianapolis is making contigency plans to help shelter women, children, and families this winter. They city is working with the Wheeler Mission to use the long-vacant Susan Roll Leach School #68 at 21st and Emerson to … Read More

Governor Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

December 9, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb recently signed Executive Orders to continue the public health emergency and the executive order for provisions that address the impact of COVID-19. The actions allow key items to remain in place to protect residents. With the extension, Indiana is eligible to receive enhanced federal funding … Read More