Weekly View’s Story Archive

Marion Co. Health Dept. to Offer Free Diabetes Education Classes

INDIANAPOLIS — The ABCs of Diabetes is a free, four-part diabetes education series offered each month by the Marion County Public Health Department. Classes provide adults with diabetes and pre-diabetes with access to educational services and resources for managing and preventing diabetes. Family members and friends are also welcome to … Read More

Indy Parks to Remediate and Improve Graham Martin Park

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks has announced upcoming environmental remediation and park improvement plans for Lt. Jr. Grd Graham Edward Martin Park, which is located along Fall Creek between Indiana Avenue and W 16th Street. Planned improvements at Lt. Graham Edward Martin Park are funded through the Lilly Endowment Grant and … Read More

Program Helps Former Offenders Overcome Barriers

INDIANAPOLIS — Public Advocates in Community re-Entry (PACE) is expanding its Breaking the Chains Program with a post-release workshop. The new Guidance for Post Support (GPS) Workshop is an intensive three-week post-release program to help justice-involved individuals overcome barriers to community re-entry, achieve financial readiness and prepare for successful employment. … Read More

Applause!: March 21-27

• The Perry Township / Southport Historical Society will take a trip back to the 1700’s as Bert Kite does an historic portrayal of John Wesley. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, in the Perry Township Education Center, 6548 Orinoco Ave.  Enter through the center … Read More

IPS Encourages Measles Vaccine as Cases Nationwide Rise

INDIANAPOLIS — IPS recently released information about vaccination rates in the school district. According to the district, in August 2024, roughly 80% of IPS students were vaccinated against the measles. Now, that rate has hit 95%. Measles was nearly eradictated in the U.S. due to high levels of vaccination. Measles … Read More