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Lawrence Kicks Off Blight Elimination Program

July 2, 2015 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — State officials joined Mayor Dean Jessup and other Lawrence leaders recently to kick off Lawrence’s blight elimination program, through which six dilapidated houses are being torn down. A news conference was held near 4508 N. Franklin Road, a duplex that is slated to be torn down. The city, … Read More

Presentation on Shroud of Turin July 11

July 2, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – The Shroud of Turin is an ancient linen showing a faint image of what appears to be a crucifixion victim — a man many believe to be Jesus of Nazareth. Some say it’s a forgery and hoax — yet theologians, scientists and scholars have spent countless hours studying … Read More

Historic Woodruff Place Home and Garden Tour June 27-28

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

The neighborhood James O. Woodruff planned on his original 77 acres has withstood the test of time. The neighborhood started off life in 1872 as an elegant retreat from the bustling city of Indianapolis, boasting a variety of architectural styles, and mostly affluent neighbors (Booth Tarkington took his inspiration for … Read More

Marion County Fair’s Last Weekend

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Fair ends June 28, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. On Thursday, June 25, it is “85 Night,” and anyone who is 85, was born in 1985, or born on 8/, gets in free! The fairway will feature unlimited rides for $25. … Read More

Gardens of Irvington on Display June 28

June 25, 2015 | by Weekly View

Now in the 15th year, the Irvington Garden Tour is going strong. This year, the tour will be held Sunday, June 28 from 1- 5 p.m. and feature 10 gardens. Tickets are $10 and proceeds of the tour support the Irvington Garden Club’s works to beautify the community through plantings, … Read More