Monthly Archives: June 2024

Eastside Non-Profits Receive Gift from Local Plumbing Trade School

June 6, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Tuesday, May 28, representatives from Mechanical Skills, Inc., a local not-for-profit plumbing apprenticeship program, joined representatives from Shepherd Community Center and Neighborhood Fellowship, two east side non-profits, for the presentation of two $10,000 checks on behalf of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Detective Chad A. Dailey. Detective … Read More

Beech Grove Valedictorian & Salutatorian Receive Watches

June 6, 2024 | by Weekly View

  BEECH GROVE — Continuing Spalding Jewelry’s long-standing tradition of gifting watches each year to Beech Grove High School’s two highest academic achievers, owner Frank Mascari (right) is shown with this year’s Valedictorian Corwin Lashbrook (left) and Salutatorian Amira Mills (center). We wish them all the best! … Read More

Indiana Landmarks Host Juneteenth Heritage Gospel & Blues Concert

June 6, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — In celebration of Juneteenth, a federally designated holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program presents a concert highlighting the history of gospel and blues music and its ties to Black faith, hope and survival. Gospel performers include Ethel McCane, narrator, and … Read More

Frederick Douglass Park Family Center Opens

June 6, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks recently opened the new Frederick Douglass Park Family Center along with a new playground and shelter next to the center. The $23 million facility will provide enriching experiences for residents through its amenities and programs including two full-sized basketball courts, an indoor … Read More

Street Closures Around Ellenberger to Affect Area for About 8 Months

June 6, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Citizens Energy recently announced street closures around Ellenberger Park that will run at the same time as the ongoing work on the southeast corner of the park with the DigIndy Project. The project is part of a tunnel system designed to reduced combined sewer overflows into area waterways. … Read More