Monthly Archives: November 2022

Serious Respiratory Virus Cases on the Rise

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana hospital leaders are urging the public to help prevent respiratory illnesses from spreading as a combination of an unseasonably early arrival of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza (flu), ongoing COVID-19 cases, and critical health care workforce shortages continue to strain hospital capacity. According to IHA, the … Read More

The Benton House Holiday Bazaar & Toy Drive Honoring “Santa” Steve Nicewanger

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 for Coburn Place (a domestic abuse Safe Haven). Steve … Read More

State Provides Access to Tutoring in Math and Reading

INDIANAPOLIS — Eligible families can now access the Indiana Learns family platform, an online portal where they can view their grant funds, see Learning Partner vendors, and schedule tutoring services for their qualifying student. Indiana Learns is a new statewide grant program that provides families, demonstrating both financial and academic … Read More

Fairgrounds Hosts Christmas Light Show Nov. 11-Jan. 1

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center will host Christmas Night of Lights Nov. 11-Jan. 1. Along with singing snowmen (over 20’ tall), a life-sized Nativity, Candyland, a giant American flag and a spectacular 240 ft. wall of lights, Christmas Nights of Lights has added their most creative … Read More

“Snow Days” at the Eiteljorg through January

INDIANAPOLIS — The Eiteljorg Museum is hosting a new exhibition, Snow Days. It features compelling paintings, pottery, textiles and cultural objects, devoted to the beauty of the winter season. Snow Days continues at the Eiteljorg through Feb. 5, and is included with regular museum admission. Snow Days features works from … Read More