Monthly Archives: January 2014

100 Years Ago This Week: Jan. 31-Feb. 7

January 30, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, February 4, 1914:  Miss Della Brown, of the Church Federation, addressed the local Council of Women yesterday on vice conditions in Indianapolis.  In plain language she told of the menace of the picture shows and their demoralizing effect to children, and of the city’s 670 … Read More

More Than Meets The Eye

January 23, 2014 | by Ethel Winslow

It’s been a couple of months since Foundation East’s signal box/public art project was completed. Many people who regularly commute on the east side have noticed the cool-looking art as they wait for a green light or as they passed by. But on New Year’s Eve, a couple of the … Read More

Strategic Plan to be Unveiled Jan. 28

January 23, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A preliminary plan defining the future scope of library services and The Indianapolis Public Library’s role in the community will be unveiled at a special public meeting, “Yours to Experience,” on January 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street. The meeting … Read More

Superintendent Launches Community Survey

January 23, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee has announced a three-week endeavor to engage the community in discussion around the future of the school system. Dr. Ferebee’s “listening tour” officially began with his arrival in Indianapolis in September 2013. As he continues to engage students, staff, parents … Read More

Greenfield Idol Auditions Feb. 1

January 23, 2014 | by Weekly View

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Idol auditions will be held Saturday, February 1 from noon until 3 p.m. and Monday, February 3rd from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Quality Inn at 2270 N. State Street in Greenfield. Auditions are open to contestants aged 15 and above–and there is significant prize money … Read More