Weekly View’s Story Archive

Backseat Epidemic

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

Healthcare professionals educate parents and implore them to always have young children ride in the back seat, properly secured in an age-appropriate car seat. However, we need to talk about a disturbing trend. There have been at least 22 deaths so far this year as a result of children being … Read More

Front Page Profile: Ride a Train To or From the Indiana State Fair This Year

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

(Paid Business Advertorial) Volunteers and staff of the Indiana Transportation Museum are wrapping up preparations for this year’s FairTrain™ the historic passenger train has run to the Indiana State Fair for 30 years. The Museum’s authentic train from the 1940’s is a big part of the non-profit’s educational program and … Read More

Barton Rogers Big Band at Ft. Harrison July 27

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — The staff and Friends of Fort Harrison State Park will host the Barton Rogers Big Band concert at the Sledding Hill at Fort Harrison State Park on July 27 from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.  This performance will highlight jazz and swing band music from the ‘30’s and … Read More

Victoria’s Life

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

by John Jones, Contributor If you’re a Baby Boomer (or slightly older), you will definitely remember Victoria’s Ladies Apparel/Petko Furs that used to be at East 10th St. and Shadeland Ave. Or maybe you remember the impeccably dressed lady wearing one of her many jet black wigs and bright red … Read More

Applause!: July 26-August 2

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

• In the wee hours of July 21, there were three attempted burglaries at local restaurants, including the Tie Dye Grill, Texas Roadhouse, and the Irish Mutt. While the thief didn’t get any money, damage was done to the businesses (broken windows and doors). The suspect’s actions (and a nice, … Read More