Weekly View’s Story Archive

This Week’s Issue: Jan. 9-15

January 8, 2026 | by Weekly View

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Indiana Gearing Up to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

January 8, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Indiana is actively preparing for the U.S. 250th anniversary (America 250) in 2026, with statewide initiatives led by the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission (America 250 – Indiana) to highlight Indiana’s role in American history through events, educational programs, and a torch relay, involving the Indiana State Museum, Indiana University, … Read More

USPS Changes Postmark Rules

January 8, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Postal Service recently adopted a new rule that could create doubt about whether some ballots mailed by voters by Election Day will receive postmarks in time to be counted. A USPS rule that took effect on Dec. 24 stated that mail might not receive a postmark … Read More

IMPD Appoints New Command Staff

January 8, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Major Seth Ferrell has been promoted to Commander of the Administrative Division. Commander Seth Ferrell joined the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in April of 2008 and served as a patrol officer on East District middle shift before joining the Crime Reduction Team (CRT). He later transferred to IMPD’s … Read More

Take Precautions as Flu Activity Rises

January 8, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department urges residents to protect themselves from the flu as the percentage of emergency department visits at Marion County hospitals for influenza-like illness (ILI) has increased and is considered to be high based on flu data from recent years. Emergency department visits in … Read More