Monthly Archives: January 2022

Second Annual “Sock On” Drive Helps Homeless Hoosiers

January 6, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — To help Indy’s homeless population stay warm this winter, the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance (IIVA) has launched its 2nd annual SOCK ON Sock Drive. The statewide drive is collecting new socks at various venues in Indianapolis, Bloomington and Nashville, Ind. now  through Friday, Feb. 18. The IIVA has … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 7-13

January 6, 2022 | by Weekly View

• The Irvington Community Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan.11 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 S. Johnson. The public is encouraged to attend. There will be a discussion of plans for Ellenberger Park, and people from the Parks Department will be in … Read More

State Rep. Seeks Legislative Pages

January 6, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —State Rep. Blake Johnson (D-Indianapolis) urges Indiana House District 100 students who are interested in learning about lawmaking to apply for the 2022 House Page Program. The Indiana House Page Program, designed for students who are at least 12 years of age, offers a firsthand look at the legislative … Read More

Washington Irving — Father of American Islam

January 6, 2022 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in January 2011 Since I was a child growing up on the Indianapolis east side, I have always been amazed at the tolerance of the Irvington community. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns … Read More

Good Night, Steve

January 6, 2022 | by CJ Woods III

“What are your three favorite movies?” My friend Steve Nicewanger posed that question to me one night as I sat at his dinner table with his bride, Paula. As we moved from the feast and into the living room to watch some TV, I pondered the question. I tossed out … Read More