Weekly View’s Story Archive

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 11-17

May 10, 2018 | by Weekly View

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

This Week’s Issue: May 4-10

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

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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