Weekly View’s Story Archive

Deadly Viruses

October 23, 2014 | by Weekly View

Deadly virus diseases have dominated the news this month. A deadly Ebola virus outbreak originating in Africa arrived in the United States this month via Thomas Eric Duncan. Mr. Duncan brought the disease here while not having any symptoms of illness. Viruses are scary in general because they cause rapidly … Read More

Applause!: Oct. 24-31

October 23, 2014 | by Weekly View

• The Friends of the Poor Walk held Sept. 27 raised over $17,000 for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry across the street from Washington Park. The food pantry feeds more than 10,000 people a week in our community. • Food pantries throughout the city need help throughout the … Read More

Greenfield Zombies Walk, Stomp and Dance Oct. 25

October 16, 2014 | by Weekly View

GREENFIELD — The 2014 Greenfield Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 25th will have a new name, a new location, and a new major event: the Greenfield Zombie STOMP will be held at the Memorial Building (98 E. North Street) and the main event will be the Graveyard Stompers, a live … Read More

Indy Author Fair Oct. 25

October 16, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Aspiring writers and book lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate Indiana’s rich literary tradition with a variety of free workshops and author events at the “Indy Author Fair” on Saturday, October 25 from 10:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street. … Read More

IMPD to Focus on Crime Hot Spots

October 16, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis recently announced that law enforcement officials will target high-crime areas for the next year in an effort to reduce homicides, shootings, and violence. The focus areas include three on the east side, including the area around 38th and Sherman, 42nd and Post Rd., and … Read More