Monthly Archives: March 2020

FBI Recognizes IMPD Officer’s Outstanding Work

INDIANAPOLIS-  Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Samone Burris was recognized by Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director Christopher Wray for her outstanding work in locating an individual wanted by the FBI.  Officer Burris serves on the East District Community Relations Unit. East District CRU is a proactive unit that directly … Read More

Census Efforts To Begin in March

INDIANAPOLIS — Every 10 years, everyone living in the United States is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The count is used to distribute power at every level of government and distribute more than $675 billion each year to communities across the nation. Last February, the city’s Department of Metropolitan … Read More

Applause!: March 6-12

• Spring Forward for Daylight Saving Time in the wee hours of Sunday, March 8. While you’re at it, this is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke/CO2 detectors at home. • The Beech Grove Historical Society will hold their March meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at … Read More

Music For All National Festival March 12-14

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 3,300 of America’s finest student musicians will converge on Indianapolis in March for the 29th annual Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha. The festival will run March 12-14 and feature 81 concert bands, orchestras, choirs, percussion ensembles, and chamber ensembles that have been selected … Read More

“Million Meals Movement” at Mt. Vernon Schools

Mt. Vernon Middle School and Mt. Comfort Elementary School Student Councils recently came together to fundraise and host a “Million Meals Movement,” packing more than 12,000 meals for those in need. The meals that were packed will be distributed to Muncie food pantries. Despite producing millions of pounds of soybeans, … Read More