Monthly Archives: October 2022

Benton House to Collect Toy Donations to Honor Steve Nicewanger

October 20, 2022 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — To honor their friend and favorite Santa Claus, Steve Nicewanger, the Benton House will be accepting toy donations for the holiday season. Paula Nicewanger has asked for these toys to be donated to another amazing local organization, Gaia Works. Steve was on the Benton House Association Board, and … Read More

Douglass Park to Undergo Renovation

October 20, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Frederick Douglass Park is embarking upon a monumental renovation to build a new family center to bring much needed resources to the Martindale-Brightwood community. Through Circle City Forward funds for four park projects, Indy Parks will receive $45 million with $20 million going to the family center. Located … Read More

Rep. Johnson Named An Outstanding National Leader

October 20, 2022 | by Weekly View

WASHINGTON D.C. — State Representative Blake Johnson (D-Indianapolis) was recently selected as one of 16 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local elected officials with Honorary Co-Chairs U.S. Senator Chris Coons, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, and Columbia, … Read More

“The Chinese Lady” at the IRT

October 20, 2022 | by Ethel Winslow

In 2018, Lloyd Suh, a Greenwood resident, saw the first production of his play The Chinese Lady. Much has happened in the world since that debut, and the Asian-American community has had to endure fear and xenophobia once again due to COVID-19 being labeled “the China virus.” Since 2020, violence … Read More

Heartland Announces Festival Winners for 2022

October 20, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Heartland Film Festival, which concluded on Sunday, Oct. 16, announced the winners for this year’s highly competitive festival. Over $60,000 in awards money was earned this year. • Audience Choice Award went to Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game. • Documentary Grand Prize “Hidden Letters” • Jimmy … Read More