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New Data Shows Drop in Overdose Deaths in Marion County

July 25, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — New data from the IU Public Policy Institute’s Center for Health and Justice Research shows a drop in the number of accidental overdose deaths in Marion County, including those that were opioid-related. Despite that decline, opioids were still present in 78 percent of the county’s 361 overdose deaths … Read More

Navy Announces Commissioning Date for Future USS Indianapolis

July 25, 2019 | by Weekly View

From Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs The U.S. Navy has approved the commissioning date for the future littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17). The Navy will commission the littoral combat ship Oct. 26, 2019 in Burns Harbor, Indiana. The commissioning ceremony signifies the acceptance for … Read More

IACS Asks Public to Make Appointments to Surrender Animals

July 25, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is urging the public to make an appointment if they need to surrender an animal. Since July 11, IACS has taken in 430 animals, making the already crowded shelter, even more crowded. “We’re not telling people they can’t surrender their animal,” said Laura … Read More

Applause!: July 26-Aug. 1

July 25, 2019 | by Weekly View

• Teachers’ Treasures, in its 19th year of providing free school supplies to teachers in Marion County, just announced it expanded into a second location. Starting August 6th, teachers will be able to choose between shopping at the primary location in the near eastside location or at its new satellite … Read More

First Central Indiana Opportunity Youth Collaborative Launched

July 25, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A new collaborative has been established with a $400,000 grant to reengage “opportunity youth” in Central Indiana. EmployIndy estimates that in Indianapolis, more than 30,000 people, ages 16-24, are not employed or enrolled. The collaborative is the first initiative of the Community Leadership Innovation Fund, a fund at … Read More