Weekly View’s Story Archive

Franklin Twp. Historical Society Re-Issues Book on Acton

FRANKLIN TWP. — After years of requests for copies, the previously out-of-print book My Home Town: A History of Acton Indiana 1852-1994 has been re-released in a new edition by the Franklin Township Historical Society. The book was initially released 26 years ago and had been sold out for years. … Read More

Eiteljorg’s Dia de Muertos Celebration Goes All Virtual

INDIANAPOLIS — A popular annual community cultural arts celebration will be all virtual for the first time this year. The nationally recognized Eiteljorg Museum Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration will include multiple online events and experiences spanning nearly a week. The celebration begins Oct. 28 and concludes … Read More

DPW Opens New Recycling Location, Seeks Others

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced a new community recycling drop-off location at the Pike Township Trustee’s Office at 5665 Lafayette Rd. The recycling box is located on the north side of the Trustee Office building and significantly improves access to community recycling for neighbors … Read More

Scammers Target Online BMV Users

INDIANA — To help slow the spread of COVID-19, state bureaus of motor vehicles (BMVs) around the United States have expanded their online offerings, allowing drivers to book appointments or pre-pay for services. Unfortunately, scammers are using this opportunity to trick drivers with lookalike websites that steal money and personal … Read More

Applause!: Oct. 23-29

• Out of an abundance of caution, Little Flower Church has cancelled its Halloween party this year. • Vote Safe Indiana has launched a new Web site, indyvotetimes.org, that tracks how long people are standing in line to vote at early voting sites, and on Nov. 3 at polling sites … Read More