Monthly Archives: May 2024

“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Begins

May 23, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Starting Monday, state and local law enforcement agencies will increasing patrols as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” high-visibility enforcement effort. Through June 2, officers will be out in full force making sure drivers and passengers are buckled up and children are properly secured. The overtime … Read More

The Art of Harry Davis June 7

May 23, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The First Friday Art Show and Talk at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., explores architecture in the work of prolific Indiana artist Harry A. Davis Jr. (1914-2006). The talk runs from 6-7 p.m. and the gallery show will open from 6-9 p.m. and is free Renowned for his … Read More

Library Awarded Grant for One State/One Story Programs

May 23, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has been awarded a Community Read grant of $750 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles. Twenty-nine other communities in Indiana will also be participating … Read More

“O Beautiful for Heroes Proved…”

May 23, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection of Kessler Blvd and Keystone Av daily and only a few motorists and passengers notice the well-kept, fenced-in grassy lot on the southeast corner of the intersection with the American flag and the Indiana flag fluttering from two flagpoles above gravestones memorializing the … Read More

Friendships Across the Globe With Taiwan High School

May 23, 2024 | by Weekly View

FORTVILLE — Recently, Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) students eagerly awaited outside with a sign to welcome students from Taipei Municipal Neihu Senior High School. The cultural exchange enabled the Taiwan and MVHS students to learn what education is like in another country, improve their second language, and make new … Read More