Weekly View’s Story Archive

Bona Thompson Memorial Center Brings the Holiday Spirit

November 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

The Irvington Historical Society is providing a chance for early Christmas shopping at The Bona Thompson Memorial Center. This year’s event welcomes some new vendors as well as old favorites. The Bona Bookstore has a variety of books on various aspects of Irvington history. The newest offering is Celebrating Fifty … Read More

The Benton House Holiday Bazaar & Toy Drive Honoring “Santa” Steve Nicewanger

November 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — To honor their friend and favorite Santa Claus, Steve Nicewanger, the Benton House will be accepting toy donations for the holiday season. Paula Nicewanger has asked for these toys to be donated to another amazing local organization, Gaia Works for Coburn Place (a domestic abuse Safe Haven). Steve … Read More

New Development to be Named Arnold Place

November 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) and city officials recently broke ground for a 33-unit townhome development at 2434 and 2444 Winthrop Ave., which will offer market rate and affordable housing for homebuyers earning up to 80% of area median income. The townhomes will be named Arnold Place … Read More

New Location for Recycling in City

November 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A new community recycling drop-off site has been placed at the Julia M. Carson Government Center and Center Township Trustee’s Office at 300 E. Fall Creek Parkway N Dr. Residents are reminded that drop-off locations across the city are for disposing of recyclable materials only. All materials must … Read More

School Zones Get Safety Tech Upgrades

November 9, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, city officials and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) celebrated the installation of new safety technology to protect students walking and biking in school zones. The beacons are solar-powered and will flash an hour before and an hour after the first school bell, then 30 minutes before the school … Read More