• Tragedy struck on Aug. 27 when a little girl was hit by a car on North Mitthoeffer near Penrith Dr. as she was on her way to the bus stop early in the morning. She was a student at Andrew J. Brown Academy. The driver didn’t stop and, as of this writing, has not turned themselves in to authorities. This is yet another reminder that drivers must be extra-cautious in residential areas as children go to and from their bus stops. It is also the LAW that drivers stop when the bus lights are flashing red and the stop arm is extended.
• IMPD East District is holding a 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive at their headquarters training room, 201 N. Shadeland. The drive will be held Friday, Sept. 10 from noon-6 p.m. Register online at redcrossblood.org/impd. There is a severe blood shortage nation-wide. Please give if you can.
• The storms of Aug. 26 seemed to take everyone unaware. Extensive damage was done in the Woodruff Place, Otterbein, Irvington, and Little Flower neighborhoods as trees crashed on homes and cars and knocked out power for thousands. We were lucky there was no loss of life or injuries. This was Mother Nature’s way of reminding us to review our homeowner and rental insurance policies, and to seriously consider generators as a back-up.
• First Fridays continue on September 3, with the usual downtown events, plus the First Friday Artwalk in Beech Grove from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Main St. Eighty-plus artists and makers will show their work, plus you can explore the local beer and food scene and enjoy live music. Irvington will host a music night at the Irving Theatre patio at 10 S. Johnson, featuring the John Strahl Band, Blankenship Band, and much more. Bring a lawn chair, coolers and blanket and enjoy!
• Gov. Holcomb signed new executive orders renewing the public health emergency for another 30 days, expiring on Sept. 30. This is the 20 time the governor has extended the emergency since the pandemic came to Indianapolis in 2020. As of Aug. 30, Indiana has seen over 855,000 positive cases, and lost almost 14,000 Hoosiers to COVID-19. Positivity rates bottomed out in July of this year, but have been climbing to near peak pandemic levels recorded in January. To date, over 3 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated. About half of Indiana residents 12 and older have been vaccinated against COVID-19; in Indianapolis, slightly less than 52% of the population is fully vaccinated. To schedule your free vaccination, visit itsourshot.in.gov or call 211 for assistance.
The Weekly View office will be closed Monday, Sept. 6 so that we may celebrate Labor Day with friends and family.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!