Monthly Archives: July 2022

County Reports First Cases of Monkeypox

July 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department is reporting two probable cases of monkeypox, the first cases reported in Marion County. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, and the risk of transmission in the general U.S. population is low. The virus does not … Read More

2022 May Wright Sewall Leadership Award Announcement

July 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Propylaeum announced the May Wright Sewall Leadership Award recipients, Janet Allen and Katherine Kiang. Given annually, the award honors outstanding Indiana women who embody the spirit of May Wright Sewall. This year’s awardees reflect Sewall’s commitment to broadening the arts and culture scene of Indianapolis and … Read More

“Honky Tonk Angels” at Beef & Boards

July 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – The classic country sounds of Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette and more soar this summer at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre with Honky Tonk Angels, now on stage. When three gutsy gals from different backgrounds take charge of their lives, they decide to follow their … Read More

Call to the Colors

July 21, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

If you are a direct descendant of a Marion County, Indiana resident who answered the call to the colors to help preserve the Union during the Civil War, then you may be eligible for membership in the new lineage society being offered by the Genealogical Society of Marion County (GSMC). … Read More

Applause!: July 22-28

July 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

• The Hoosier History Live 14th Anniversary party was held at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum on July 14. Local luminaries dressed up as people from Indiana history, including Nancy Hanks Lincoln and Mother Theodore Guerin. A great time was had by all. • Eunice Trotter, formerly of the Recorder newspaper, … Read More