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IPS Announces Plan for K-12 Schools Solar Project Partnership

June 2, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recently announced it is moving forward with planning for a solar energy project that would significantly reduce costs, cut carbon emissions and boost sustainability efforts in the state’s largest city. The IPS Board of School Commissioners approved an agreement with Carmel-based Sun FundED to … Read More

Applause!: June 3-9

June 2, 2022 | by Weekly View

• Sad news for us eastsiders. Jim Richter, the “Broom Guy” who sold his brooms regularly on various corners in the neighborhood, passed away after a brief illness. His son posted on social media that he passed peacefully on May 26. There will be a short visitation on Friday, June … Read More

This Week’s Issue: May 27-June 2

May 26, 2022 | by Weekly View

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Memorial Day Commemorates Those Who Gave All

May 26, 2022 | by Weekly View

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. The holiday was officially proclaimed in 1868 to honor Union and Confederate soldiers and was expanded after World War I to honor those who died in all wars. It became … Read More

IPS Names Teachers of the Year

May 26, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Educators Paige Sjoerdsma of Butler Lab School 55 and DaMeisha Fleming of James Whitcomb Riley 43 have been recognized by Indianapolis Public Schools as the district’s Teacher of the Year. This is the first time there have been two IPS Teacher of the Year winners — one representing … Read More