Weekly View’s Story Archive

Dear Readers — A note about our papers

We noticed a few weeks ago that a few of our distribution boxes were raided — hundreds of papers vanished overnight! We know our readers love us, but we suspect that somebody (or a few somebodies) took the papers to wrap things in for moving, or some other purpose. That … Read More

New Pal Celebrates Independence Day Early

NEW PALESTINE — The New Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Independence Day Celebration on June 28 from 8:30 a.m. beginning with the Dragon Dash 5K Run/Walk, a car show, cloggers, a performance by the Hancock County Children’s Choir, and much more. The celebration will take place at … Read More

Warren Little League Team Undefeated in 2014

The Warren Little League Major/Minor Reds finished their season undefeated at 15-0.  They played teams from Lowell Little League and Warren. They played in the championship game at Warren Little League. They trailed in the game 12-3 and came back to win the Championship 13-12. … Read More

Last Weekend of Marion County Fair

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Fair got off to a great start June 20, and the fun shows no signs of letting up. Be sure to head out on June 27 for the Demolition Derby ($5 admission), the Pacers Fan Van, the 4-H Livestock Auction, and stage entertainment. On June … Read More

Bulging Inner Tubes

A reader asks: “What’s a Zenker’s diverticulum?” The term “diverticulum” comes from the Latin “diverticulare,” which means “to turn aside.” A more visual understanding of a diverticulum would be to imagine an old automobile tire wearing out at the sidewalls. Older folks will remember seeing tires with the inner tubes … Read More