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Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 17-23

March 14, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems on Tuesday, March 19 at 10:15 … Read More

Pogue’s Run Waterway Photo Contest

March 14, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Photography buffs and neighbors are invited to submit photos related to the Pogue’s Run Waterway in this unique contest to encourage use and appreciation of the waterway and its greenspaces. Amateur photographers (adults & youth age 6+) may submit 2 digital photos (only 2 per person) between April … Read More

State Board of Education Makes Recommendation on Howe, Manual High Schools

March 14, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday, March 6, the Indiana State Board of Education ordered Charter Schools USA, a Florida-based private company, to seek charters to independently run Howe and Manual High Schools when their status as takeover schools ends in 2020. However, IPS interim superintendent Aleesia Johnson noted that financial issues … Read More

Book on 1995 Crispus Attucks Basketball Team Represents State

March 14, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indiana State Library recently announced that Attucks! Oscar Robertson and the Basketball Team that Awakened a City by award-winning author Phillip Hoose has been selected to represent Indiana at this year’s Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Aug. 31. Attucks! Oscar Robertson … Read More

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” Extends Run at IRT

March 14, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Due to popular demand, Indiana Repertory Theatre is extending the run of Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” through March 31. Written by award-winning children’s author Mo Willems, this musical helps introduce kids to the theatre experience through some of their favorite book characters. The show … Read More