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Federick Polley Retrospective at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center May 13-July 31

May 18, 2017 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The renowned Hoosier artist, Frederick Polley (1875 – 1957) lived at 327 S. Emerson in Irvington for 25 years, just down the road from William Forsyth. Polley was a member of a group of noted artists known as the Irvington Group. Sixteen influential artists, who also lived in … Read More

German Church Fundraising Goal Achieved

May 18, 2017 | by Weekly View

CUMBERLAND — The effort to save the historic German Church from demolition moved one big step forward as $75,640 was raised from more than 95 donors. Last month, St. John United Church of Christ, which owns the vacant building, asked for $75,000 by May 4 in order to keep the … Read More

Applause!: May 19-25

May 18, 2017 | by Weekly View

• Many thanks to the police officers in the East District, who recently helped an older woman who, while unlocking her gate o park her car in her driveway, had her running car stolen. The lady’s purse, house keys, phone, cane and other important items were in the car. The … Read More

George W. Julian School 57 Awarded Learning Garden

May 18, 2017 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — George W. Julian School 57 has been awarded a Learning Garden by national organization, The Kitchen Community and hosted a kickoff ceremony May 16. Classes from Kindergarten through 6th grade filled the garden beds with soil and planted a variety of plants and seeds. The Kitchen Community’s Learning … Read More

Shrek, The Musical debuts at Beef & Boards on May 18

May 18, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – Everyone’s favorite ogre takes the stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre for the first time May 18 in Shrek, The Musical. The hilarious, Tony Award-winning stage production based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film runs through July 2. Shrek, The Musical brings all the characters from the … Read More