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Perry Twp. Teacher Honored with Milken Education Award

February 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education and the Milken Family Foundation recently surprised Brittany Tinkler, a second grade teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary in Marion County, with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, which comes with a prize of $25,000 from the foundation. “Mrs. Brittany Tinkler’s love for education and … Read More

Downtown Businesses Encouraged to Join B-Link

February 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — City officials and Downtown Indy, Inc. (DII) recently announced available grant funding to Downtown Indianapolis businesses for the b-link camera program. The program allows registration of personal and business security cameras to create a network of live-stream video access for IMPD to utilize in the event of a … Read More

KidsPlay to Hold Fundraiser

February 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

GREENFIELD —  KidsPlay Inc. will host the seventh annual Arts and Rummage fundraiser at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. For a $1 admission fee, visitors can enjoy browsing for resale bargains, antiques, vintage items, home décor, collectibles, … Read More

IRS Decides State Stimulus Payments are Not Taxable

February 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance Friday saying taxpayers wouldn’t need to report 2022 state stimulus payments when filing their tax returns. Many residents received payments from the state of Indiana — for $125 and a second $200 payment as a tax refund. Payments were made to those … Read More

Production Grants Available for Black Playwrights

February 16, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Lack of financial resources is often the most daunting obstacle for new writers trying to bring fresh, innovative story ideas from the pages of their script to the stage. For a few aspiring writers, OnyxFest 2023 — the first and only Indiana theater festival exclusively for African American … Read More