Monthly Archives: August 2022

Lilly Endowment, State Announce Investment in Early Literacy Programs

August 25, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — The State of Indiana and Lilly Endowment Inc. recently announced the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy, expanding Indiana’s commitment to support literacy development for Hoosier students. This combined investment from the state and Lilly Endowment of up to $111 million will support early literacy development using proven … Read More

Two-Way Street Conversions Begin on Fort Wayne Ave.

August 25, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works recently highlighted efforts to calm traffic along the ciy’s roadways by pursuing two-way street conversions as appropriate when upgrading roads. At the site of the newly converted segment of Fort Wayne Ave., officials noted that the upcoming infrastructure improvements would improve access … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

August 25, 2022 | by Weekly View

• The dates for the Irvington Ghost Tours have been announced! Beginning Friday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 29, tours start at 7 p.m. at 10 South Johnson Ave. Tickets are $20 each (cash only) and include a book while supplies last. Al Hunter and his merry band of helpers … Read More

Bill Justice brought characters to life

August 25, 2022 | by Al Hunter

This column originally appeared in May 2009. Al is finishing a major project. Walt Disney animator and engineer William “Bill” Justice was born on Feb. 9, 1914, in Dayton, Ohio but grew up in Greenfield, Ind. His family moved to Indianapolis and after Bill graduated from Arsenal Technical High School … Read More

Tramp Art

August 25, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column last appeared in July 2015. In the era immediately following the Civil War, many were hard pressed to secure employment. As a result, both men and women were often forced to travel from town to town in search of work. These people, often referred to as “tramps,” would … Read More