Weekly View’s Story Archive

Sandorf Park Opens on Southside

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks’ newest playground opened on Nov. 10 with a community celebration and ribbon ceremony. Sandorf Park, which is located on the city’s near southside at 2020 Dawson St., has undergone an impressive makeover resulting in a vibrant and engaging playspace for children and their families. The park … Read More

YMCA Toy Drive and Project Reindeer Accepting Toy Donations

INDIANAPOLIS — The annual YMCA Holiday Toy Drive and Project Reindeer will bring smiles to children and families throughout central Indiana next month. The 20th annual YMCA Holiday Toy Drive will provide two to three toys to more than 3,000 children from low-income families and area shelters this holiday season … Read More

Sharp Spike in COVID-19 Cases in Indiana

INDIANA — As of November 9, the State of Indiana has recorded 214,509 positive cases of COVID-19 total and 4,418 deaths. The trend for the state has been moving upward sharply since mid-September, when Governor Holcomb moved the state to Stage 5 of the recovery. In Marion County, a total … Read More

Jingle Rails Returns to Eiteljorg

INDIANAPOLIS — Advance tickets are available now for the Eiteljorg Museum’s popular annual holiday model train display, Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure, open from Nov. 21 to Jan. 18. Because of social distancing requirements, Jingle Rails tickets are timed to allow for limited capacity, and visitors must reserve tickets … Read More

Leaf Burning is Illegal in Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS — Marion County residents are reminded that it is illegal to burn leaves. Other materials that are illegal to burn at any time in Marion County include: • Household garbage/trash • Furniture/mattresses • Animal carcasses • Leaves • Tires A complete list of prohibited materials can be found online. … Read More