Weekly View’s Story Archive

First Lady of Indiana to Secure Funds for the Imagination Library

February 27, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —  The 2025-2026 budget defunded the 50% contribution from the state to give children books under Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the state. After public outcry over the loss of the program,  Governor Braun announced that  he had asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 28-March 6

February 27, 2025 | by Weekly View

• The City of Beech Grove will hold a free drive-up recycling program and clean city initiative on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-noon at City Hall, 806 Main St. in Beech Grove. They will have paper shredding, appliance drop-off, metal drop off, hearing aid and eyeglass recycling, and unused … Read More

Fortville Elementary Student Win Kudos for Flag Essays

February 27, 2025 | by Weekly View

FORTVILLE — The American Legion Essay Contest offered a distinctive opportunity for the fourth graders at Fortville Elementary School, to reflect on and express their emotions about a symbol that holds profound significance for millions of Americans — the American flag. The essays submitted by these young writers were unique … Read More

EarthReels Coming to Kan-Kan

February 27, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — EarthReels, four short films about the environment, will be presented at Kan-Kan Cinema on Wednesday, March 5 from 5:15-8:00 p.m. EarthReels is presented by Earth Day Indiana, celebrating its 35th year as a Hoosier environmental non-profit. Meet Hoosier filmmakers and see their work. Engage in thoughtful discussion about … Read More

Three Indy Parks to Get Upgrades

February 27, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks recently broke ground on a $3 million project at Tarkington Park. The project will include a new multi-use football and soccer field, a walking path, and new pickleball and tennis courts. Funding for the project comes from a $80 million Lilly Endowment Grant to Indy Parks … Read More