Weekly View’s Story Archive

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

Warren Students Get Hands-On Lesson on Safe Driving

February 20, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) recently traveled to Warren Central with teen traffic safety activities focused on discouraging distracted and impaired driving, and encouraging responsible driving habits. The main event of the day was the Texting and Driving Simulator, which allowed students to “get behind the wheel” … Read More