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Lawrence Firefighters Loses Life While On Duty

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — Lawrence Fire Department Chief Dino Batalis announced the death of Lawrence Firefighter Jeffrey Holt, age 60, on Mon., April 30, while on duty in the City of Lawrence. Firefighter Holt had just completed his annual physical assessment training, that is a requirement for all firefighters. While still at … Read More

Paramount’s Robotics Teams Return to Worlds for the 5th Time

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Paramount Schools of Excellence’s VEX IQ teams advanced to the Worlds championship for the fifth consecutive year. Two elementary school teams, the Zoromes and the Fuchsia Fighters, joined top-ranked teams from around the world in Louisville, Kentucky from April 29 – May 1. The intense, three-day robotics-engineering tournament … Read More

Applause!: May 4-10

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

• On Mon., April 23, as a part of Earth Day activities, Irvington Community Elementary School was officially recognized as a Certified Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. A big thanks go to the ICES Outdoor Masters Club for creating and maintaining a sustainable habitat for plants and animals, … Read More

Theatre on the Square Space Gets New Name, Manager

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The building formerly known as Theatre on the Square has a new name and a new theater operations manager. After a competitive proposal period, IndyFringe has been selected to serve as the theater operations manager for a minimum of two years at the newly named, The District Theatre. … Read More

Indiana Denied Diploma Waiver

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently announced the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has formally denied Indiana’s waiver request regarding the inclusion of all Indiana high school diplomas in graduation rate calculations as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). IDOE is disappointed in this decision, … Read More