Weekly View’s Story Archive

Health Dept. Releases School Opening Guidelines

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department has released initial guidance to help schools in Marion County operate safely during the 2021-2022 school year. The recommendations include cohorting of students, maintaining social distancing of three feet, and mask use for students, teachers, and staff who are unvaccinated. The guidance … Read More

Bona Thompson Ice Cream Social Aug. 1

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society’s annual Ice Cream Social will be held Sunday, Aug. 1 from noon-4 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave. Dixieland Jazz will be played and great treats will be available for sale, including premium ice cream. Lunch may also be purchased … Read More

Operation Night Light Nearly Complete

INDIANAPOLIS — Just over three years since Mayor Joe Hogsett joined AES Indiana to launch Operation Night Light, the partners marked the near completion of the goal to convert thousands of streetlights around Marion County neighborhoods to high-efficiency LED fixtures. Mayor Hogsett launched Operation Night Light in 2016, delivering on … Read More

Pleasant Run Parkway South To Close for DigIndy Work

INDIANAPOLIS — Citizens Energy Group’s work to improve the wastewater system will result in the temporary closure of Pleasant Run South Drive from East Pleasant Run Parkway N. Drive through the intersection at N. Ritter Ave. beginning Aug. 2.  Traffic will be detoured using 10th St., E. Washington St., and … Read More

Public Health Officials Encourage Masks Indoors

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Health Department is encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face masks in indoor public spaces. The statement comes on the heels of new CDC guidelines that recommend face masks for everyone in indoor public spaces after a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases … Read More