Monthly Archives: January 2018

40th Anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78

On January 25, 1978 I was working at Lee Wards Arts & Crafts store on Pendleton Pike in Lawrence. The first blizzard warnings were issued at 3:45 p.m. that day. We employees heard the warnings on the radio about the approaching snow storm, but had no idea what was really … Read More

HUD Awards over $19 Mil. to Hoosier Homeless Programs

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded over $19.3 million to support 95 homeless housing and service programs in Indiana. The Continuum of Care grants announced provide critically needed housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the state. Included in … Read More

IMPD E-Commerce Exchange Zones Offer Safer Alternatives

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has created an “E-Commerce Exchange Zone” at each district headquarters and encourages community members to use the front parking lots or lobby (if available) when meeting people to complete their online purchases and transactions. As more people conduct private business transactions online, … Read More

Warren Central Winter Guard Send Off Performance Jan. 20

INDIANAPOLIS — The Warren Central High School Winter Guard will travel to Japan for a competition on January 28. To give them a great send-off, everyone is invited to special performance of their 2018 production on Sat., Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Warren Central High School Gym. Tickets … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 19-25

• INDOT’s annual Paint the Plow campaign for 2018 has begun. Each INDOT District invites art classes and program from middle and high schools to paint a snow plow blade with original artwork to represent their school. The deadline for applications is March 15. Visit www.in.gov/indot/3427.htm to download an application … Read More