Monthly Archives: February 2024

Teacherville Helps Black Educators Afford Homes

INDIANAPOLIS — Teacherville, an initiative by Educate ME Foundation, hopes to assist Black educators to achieve homeownership and to diversify the teacher workforce in the Indianapolis area. Teacherviille focuses on specific challenges to home ownership by Black educators. Many educators encounter financial challenges, from high student loan debt to low … Read More

Charges Filed in Murders on Far Eastside

INDIANAPOLIS — Following an investigation by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed murder charges Friday, Feb. 9 against 30-year-old David Hiner for his alleged role in the murders of 58-year-old Shannon Lassere and 52-year-old Marianne Weise. IMPD began investigating the murder of Shannon Lassere at … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 16-22

• State Rep. Blake Johnson is accepting applications for the 2024 Mary Moriarty Adams Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship celebrates a graduating high school senior who has shown an uncommon commitment to serving others. If you live or go to school in House District 100, you can apply at https://www.cognitoforms.com/IndianaHouseOfRepresentatives/Application2024MaryMoriartyAdamsMemorialScholarship • … Read More

Westminster Neighborhood Services Needs Volunteers

INDIANAPOLIS — Westminster Neighborhood Services nees more volunteers to help during weekdays, especially on pantry days on Monday and Thursday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. Visit their Web site, westmin.org to volunteer or to get more information. Westminister serves the east side community bounded by Emerson to the east, Pine St. … Read More

Thrift Store Shopping — What’s Trending For 2024

New trends and old favorites are topping the list of the most popular thrift store items for 2024. Ready to shake off those winter blues with a day of junking? Here’s what the experts say we should be watching for. Once again vintage clothing makes the list with emphasis on … Read More