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Locals Celebrate Tri Kappa Week

February 27, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The sisters of Zeta Iota Chapter of Irvington-Indianapolis East proudly celebrated Tri Kappa Week February 16-22. The purpose of Tri Kappa is “…to bring women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture and education.” The chapter’s dedication and support of these endeavors continue to make … Read More

Cold Foes

February 27, 2014 | by Weekly View

Although we had a brief respite, we should be back to near-zero low temperatures by the time you read this.  Winter presents some unique health hazards – CO and frostbite! CO is carbon monoxide (not to be confused with carbon dioxide, CO2). CO is the product of combustion. Combustion can … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 28-March 7

February 27, 2014 | by Weekly View

• The tragic loss of life on Feb. 22 and 23 of the Guerra family on the east side was the single largest loss of life because of a fire in Indianapolis Fire Department’s history. The family, Lionel “Leo” Guerra, his wife, Brandy Mae, their 11-year-old son, Esteban, and 8-year-old … Read More

Local Students Win Kiwanis Scholarships

February 20, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kiwanis (Downtown) Club of Indianapolis honored 25 area high school seniors who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives and presented $41,000 in scholarships to four candidates at its 39th annual Abe Lincoln Scholarship Awards banquet. The four scholarship recipients are: • First-place recipient – Holly Cox, … Read More

EPA Singles Out Harding Street Coal Plant as Major Polluter

February 20, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Power & Light’s Harding Street coal-fired power plant was responsible for 88 percent of the toxic industrial pollution released in 2012 in Marion County, according to information released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to EPA’s most recent Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data, the Harding … Read More