Monthly Archives: October 2015

Halloween Memorabilia

October 29, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The elegance of the late Victorian period in America provided the perfect setting for the celebration of Halloween. The elaborately decorated homes of the elite welcomed guests who spent the evening in full costume playing bridge, mahjong, and parlor games. Winners of these games, as well as those judged to … Read More

New Warren Wrestling Coach Ready to Win

October 22, 2015 | by Ethel Winslow

Jim Tonte knows what it takes to win wrestling titles. As the head coach of the Perry Meridian wrestling team, Tonte’s boys brought home three consecutive state titles (2011-13), plus a slew of sectional, regional, and semi-state titles. He was at Perry Meridian for 18 years, where he settled his … Read More

Warren Branch Library Renovation Plans Revealed

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — A relocated entrance, new and separate areas for children and teens, reconfigured restrooms and additional access to technology are key renovation features in store for the Warren Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, 9701 E. 21st St. Plans announced by HCO/OMS architects of Indianapolis follow three public meetings … Read More

Lawrence Adds Officers

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — The ranks of the Lawrence Police Department reached a record high when Mayor Dean Jessup swore in six new police officers. The permanent force will number 62 beginning Jan. 1, its highest number of officers in the city’s history. The department will temporarily have 63 officers, but a … Read More

Indiana Bookshelf celebrates Hoosier Bicentennial

October 22, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Libraries, schools and community organizations seeking to celebrate the Indiana’s bicentennial in 2016 through reading and conversation are encouraged to apply for a new resource called the Next Indiana Bookshelf. Created by The Indiana Center for the Book and Indiana Humanities, 55 groups will receive the Bookshelf sets, … Read More