• On Aug. 21, there was a touching tribute to slain IMPD Officer Breann Leath at East District headquarters at middle shift roll call. Officer Leath was killed in the line of duty on April 9 of this year, when she was shot as she responded to a call for help in a domestic dispute. The suspect was arrested and is awaiting trial. U.S. Congresswoman Susan Brooks was on hand to announce she had made an official entry into the Congressional Record, ensuring the officer will be a part of the history books of this country. She presented Leath’s parents a copy of the record. In addition, there was a dedication of a Service Dog from the Indiana Canine Assistance Network dedicated to the officer. The pup’s name, Breezy, was Officer Leath’s nickname, and Breezy the black lab will be trained as a service dog at the Indiana Women’s Prison where she once served. Breezy will go on after training to assist a veteran, a child, or someone with medical needs, carrying on Officer Leath’s legacy of service to others.
• The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new Election Mail Web site. The Web site, which provides clear and concise information about voting by mail, is available 24/7 by going to: usps.com/votinginfo. The site also highlights what the Postal Service views as the most critical information for voters who opt to vote through the U.S. Mail: that, in requesting or casting a mail-in ballot, they not only must comply with their local jurisdictions’ requirements, but also should start the process early.
• Repairs to the beloved Ayres Clock downtown began on Aug. 21. This is the second round of repairs on the clock to help restore it to its original luster. The clock is owned by the City of Indianapolis and Indiana Landmarks is leading the restoration. The team plans to have the clock repaired in time to welcome the bronze cherub that appears on the corner each Thanksgiving eve to announce the arrival of the holiday season. The next phase of repair is expected to cost approximately $65,000. People interested in contributing to the project can donate by visiting www.indianalandmarks.org/donate and noting “Ayres Clock” in the donation form, or by calling Indiana Landmarks at 800-450-4534.
• Buck Creek Players, the theater group that has produced many award-winning plays, is in need of financial help. Since the pandemic, all theaters have closed, and small theaters like BCP are really feeling the pinch. They have started a Theatre Strong program for donations. They offer a wristband for $10 each, with proceeds going to help them keep going until they can get back to what they do best — perform! Visit their Web site, buckcreekplayers.com for more information.
• As we get closer to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Weekly View will be printing information about absentee voting and early voting in Marion County. We will be providing Web sites and phone numbers so that all eligible voters can participate in our democracy. There is a lot of misinformation out there, and we’ll be on the job to give you accurate and timely information.