Monthly Archives: February 2025

Applause!: Feb. 28-March 6

• The City of Beech Grove will hold a free drive-up recycling program and clean city initiative on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-noon at City Hall, 806 Main St. in Beech Grove. They will have paper shredding, appliance drop-off, metal drop off, hearing aid and eyeglass recycling, and unused … Read More

Fortville Elementary Student Win Kudos for Flag Essays

FORTVILLE — The American Legion Essay Contest offered a distinctive opportunity for the fourth graders at Fortville Elementary School, to reflect on and express their emotions about a symbol that holds profound significance for millions of Americans — the American flag. The essays submitted by these young writers were unique … Read More

EarthReels Coming to Kan-Kan

INDIANAPOLIS — EarthReels, four short films about the environment, will be presented at Kan-Kan Cinema on Wednesday, March 5 from 5:15-8:00 p.m. EarthReels is presented by Earth Day Indiana, celebrating its 35th year as a Hoosier environmental non-profit. Meet Hoosier filmmakers and see their work. Engage in thoughtful discussion about … Read More

Three Indy Parks to Get Upgrades

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks recently broke ground on a $3 million project at Tarkington Park. The project will include a new multi-use football and soccer field, a walking path, and new pickleball and tennis courts. Funding for the project comes from a $80 million Lilly Endowment Grant to Indy Parks … Read More

Franciscan Health Receives Grant to Provide Mammograms

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT) has awarded a grant of over $7,000 to the Franciscan Health Foundation to be used to provide mammograms for low-income women in Central Indiana. The money is generated by the sale of Indiana’s Breast Cancer Awareness license plate. The Franciscan Health … Read More