Monthly Archives: August 2023

No Labor Lost

In 1967 I was a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh during the day, and an employee of the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at night. In my position as an “attendant” at Western Psych, I was charged with the responsibility of watching the patients, some of whom — … Read More

Fort Ben Branch Library Earns Autism Certification

LAWRENCE — The Fort Ben Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library is the first library branch in the state of Indiana to become a Certified Autism Center by receiving an international autism accreditation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Library staff at the Fort Ben … Read More

MCAT Detective Named International First Responder of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) Detective Tracy Lomax was recently recognized with the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) International First Responder of the Year Award in Detroit, Michigan.  Detective Lomax is assigned to the MCAT team and primarily works on IMPD’s Southwest District. “Detective Lomax proactively serves both … Read More