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Warren Branch Library Renovation Plans Revealed

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A relocated entrance, new and separate areas for children and teens, reconfigured restrooms and additional access to technology are key renovation features in store for the Warren Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, 9701 E. 21st St. Plans announced by HCO/OMS architects of Indianapolis follow three public meetings … Read More

Lawrence Adds Officers

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — The ranks of the Lawrence Police Department reached a record high when Mayor Dean Jessup swore in six new police officers. The permanent force will number 62 beginning Jan. 1, its highest number of officers in the city’s history. The department will temporarily have 63 officers, but a … Read More

Indiana Bookshelf celebrates Hoosier Bicentennial

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Libraries, schools and community organizations seeking to celebrate the Indiana’s bicentennial in 2016 through reading and conversation are encouraged to apply for a new resource called the Next Indiana Bookshelf. Created by The Indiana Center for the Book and Indiana Humanities, 55 groups will receive the Bookshelf sets, … Read More

Trick or Treat Hours, First Responders Hand Out Glow Bracelets

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

The Indianapolis Department of Public Safety has announced trick-or-treat hours for Halloween in Indianapolis and is also offering Glow Bracelets and tips to help trick-or-treaters stay safe. Trick-or-treat hours in Indianapolis will be from 6 – 8 p.m., Sat., Oct. 31. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is planning extra … Read More

‘King Lear’ is Homecoming for UIndy Theatre Alumni

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Shakespeare first brought Jim Ream to the University of Indianapolis, and four decades into his parallel careers in higher education and professional scenery and lighting design, Shakespeare is bringing him back to the stage. Ream, associates professor and past chair of the UIndy Department of Theatre, will share … Read More