Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: Dec. 20-Jan. 3

December 19, 2013 | by Weekly View

• The Lawrence Fire Department has been awarded a $2650 grant by Answers for Autism to purchase new Project Lifesaver equipment. This equipment allows public safety officials to locate participating residents with disabilities who are at risk of wandering. •  The blustery, snowy, icy weather was handled very well by … Read More

One Book, Two Cities: “Vienna” by Eva Menasse

December 12, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis readers are invited to join those in Cologne, Germany for “One Book, Two Cities,” a first-of-its-kind shared reading campaign that continues through February 2014 as part of the Sister City relationship between the two international cities. The selected book is Vienna by Eva Menasse. The novel is … Read More

Gaia Works, IHS Benefit from Ghost Tours

December 12, 2013 | by Weekly View

Al Hunter, historian and leader of the Irvington Ghost Tours in October, recently donated proceeds from the 2013 tours to local organizations. Al donates the proceeds of the tours to local charities every year.  The tours attract thousands of people to the Irvington area, generating interest in the historical nature … Read More

Inmates Help Decorate Tree in Dept. Tradition

December 12, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Sheriff John Layton invited a select group of female Jail inmates to help decorate the Christmas tree in the lobby of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. It is the second year for this holiday tradition. “Decorating a Christmas tree means so much to the female inmates who are … Read More

Broad Ripple Celebrates the Holidays

December 12, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Broad Ripple Village Association is hosting Lights Up!, a family-friendly afternoon in Broad Ripple to celebrate the holidays, on Dec. 14. Visit Fire Station #32 for family-friendly activities and entertainment in the Kids’ Wonderland Activity Village from 2-5 p.m.. At 5:30 p.m., the Lights Up! parade — … Read More