Weekly View’s Story Archive

Stamp Out Hunger May 12

INDIANAPOLIS — On Sat., May 12, the National Association of Letter Carriers, the United States Postal Service and other partners are asking our customers in the Indianapolis area to Stamp Out Hunger. This is the 26th anniversary of the food drive, which has grown into a national effort that provides … Read More

New Kindergarten Eligibility Requirements

INDIANAPOLIS — In March 2018, the Indiana General Assembly passed a bill that requires children to turn 5 years old by Aug. 1, 2018 to enter kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year. Previously, children would be allowed to enroll if they were 5 by Sept. 1. Students who turn 5 … Read More

Construction Project Season Begins

INDIANAPOLIS — The City is investing an estimated $88 million in infrastructure improvements and $30 million in stormwater improvements during the 2018 construction season. This work is in addition to the recently announced approximately $10 million investment to rebuild the Indianapolis street maintenance team and purchase new equipment to help … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 11-17

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 4: In response to the depredations by dogs, cats, chickens, cattle, horses, hogs, and other pests on some of the 45,000 vacant lots being cultivated by patriotic citizens for war gardens, Mayor Charles Jewett and Chief of Police George Coffin warned that city ordinances … Read More