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• The Classic Suburb in Word

  18-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Visual arts are often the most prominent examples of culture, frequently overshadowing the written word. However, like its rich heritage in paint, Irvington has a significant literary tradition that has deep roots in journalism. Grace Julian Clarke, the daughter of former U. S. Congressman George W. Julian, came to Irvington as a girl when her father built their family home at 115 S. Audubon Rd. She wrote a weekly column for The Indianapolis Star often about Irvington’s past and authored a
  
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• Indiana Gearing Up to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

  08-01-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — Indiana is actively preparing for the U.S. 250th anniversary (America 250) in 2026, with statewide initiatives led by the Indiana Semiquincentennial Commission (America 250 – Indiana) to highlight Indiana’s role in American history through events, educational programs, and a torch relay, involving the Indiana State Museum, Indiana University, and many other organizations across all 92 counties. Celebrations will focus on Hoosier contributions, foundational ideals, and
  
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• USPS Changes Postmark Rules

  08-01-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. Postal Service recently adopted a new rule that could create doubt about whether some ballots mailed by voters by Election Day will receive postmarks in time to be counted.A USPS rule that took effect on Dec. 24 stated that mail might not receive a postmark on the same day the agency takes possession of it. The postal service says it isn’t changing its existing postmark practices and is merely clarifying its policy.Indiana voters who mail in ballots should be
  
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• Take Precautions as Flu Activity Rises

  08-01-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department urges residents to protect themselves from the flu as the percentage of emergency department visits at Marion County hospitals for influenza-like illness (ILI) has increased and is considered to be high based on flu data from recent years. Emergency department visits in Marion County with ILI symptoms during the week of Dec. 21-27, 2025, increased by 37 percent over the previous week. The Indiana Dept. of Health reported that 17 peo
  
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• IMPD Appoints New Command Staff

  08-01-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Major Seth Ferrell has been promoted to Commander of the Administrative Division. Commander Seth Ferrell joined the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in April of 2008 and served as a patrol officer on East District middle shift before joining the Crime Reduction Team (CRT). He later transferred to IMPD’s Southeast District, where he served as a field training officer until he was promoted to sergeant in 2017.After working as a field sergeant and the sergeant
  
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• Miss Indiana State Fair Crowned

  08-01-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County 2025, was crowned the 67th Miss Indiana State Fair on Sunday, Jan. 4 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center inside the Corteva Coliseum. In this role, Hampton will promote the mission of the Indiana State Fair, highlight agriculture, support youth development, advance education, and engage Hoosiers statewide.Hampton is a student at Purdue University, where she is earning a degree in Marketing as a Trustee Scholar. She plans to
  
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• Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

  08-01-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs January 1 through March 31 of each year.  During the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period:• You can switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan.• You can drop your Medicare Advantage Plan.• You can return to Original Medicare.• You can add a standalone Part D Plan, but only if you dropped your Medicare Advantage Plan and returned to Original Medicare.To change your drug coverage during thi
  
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• Indiana Drops out of SUN Bucks Program

  08-01-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA  — SUN Bucks, a federal program that helps families that provides $120 extra in summer months to buy food for children during the summer when school is out, was cancelled in 2025. This  year. Indiana will not be participating in the program again. School systems may have additional resources through summer meal programs, and parents can call 2-1-1 for more information about food accessibility.The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said the state cannot affo
  
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• Credit Unions vs. Banks: Why Choosing Local Makes a Difference

  08-01-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  When it comes to managing your money, you have plenty of options. For most, the choice often comes down to a bank or a credit union. While both offer checking and savings accounts, and loans, there are some important differences. Understanding them can help you make the best decision for your financial future.Community MattersOne of the biggest differences between banks and credit unions is where your money goes. At large national banks, deposits are pooled together and used wherever the institu
  
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• Black Hats Society Announces 2025 Charity Awards

  08-01-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The Black Hats Society recently announced their fundraising totals for 2025. They donated $11,500, 961 non-perishable food items, and had over 2,600 volunteer hours. They raised funds throughout the year from events, merchandise, donations, and Dine & Donates.Irvington Counseling was their primary charity and received $11,500. In 2025, they provided 8,545 sessions, with over 900 subsidized through their Mental Health Relief Fun. Their work making affirming and equitable men
  
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• Applause!: Jan. 9-15

  08-01-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • American Legion Post 107 was recently rechartered by African American veterans to be a voice for and to serve the Central Indiana African American community.  Originally chartered in 1919 by African American veterans, Post 107 surrendered its charter in the 1970s due to declining membership.  The post is being rechartered as the Dr. Joseph H. Ward American Legion Post 107 , 6379 N. College Ave., to again be a voice for and to serve the African American community.  The post
  
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• So Long 2025! A Look Back on the Year that Was, Part 2

  31-12-2025 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  2025 national and local news was a wild ride of ups and downs, inside outs, and outside ins.President Donald Trump’s second term started off with a flurry of executive orders that banned any mention of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), transgender or sexual identity, withdrew the country from the World Health Organization, and authorized Elon Musk’s drive to purge “waste, fraud, and abuse” from government agencies. These were the first in about 221 executive orders h
  
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• Hospital Visitor Restrictions in Place

  31-12-2025 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — In response to a steady increase in flu activity and RSV, hospitals in Marion County are making plans to begin temporary restrictions for visitors. Influenza-like illness reported by patients at hospital emergency departments in Marion County is on the rise, with the highest activity among infants and children in the 0-17 age group. RSV activity is the highest in the 0-4 age group.Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Marion County Public Health Department, Virginia A. C
  
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• Historic Battle Reenactment at Fort Harrison Jan. 3

  31-12-2025 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  LAWRENCE — The Museum of 20th Century Warfare (M20CW) at Fort Harrison State Park will host a living history battle demonstration with reenactors representing Allied and Axis forces on Saturday, Jan. 3. It will take place in the park from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. The day will consist of 3 to 4 short skirmishes beginning at 10 a.m. in the wooded area near the Camp Glenn area. Spectators should be prepared for short walks on a hilly terrain to the viewing areas. The afternoon skirmishe
  
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• City Offers Tree Drop-Offs at Certain Parks

  31-12-2025 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Until to January 31, Marion County residents can drop off trees from dawn to dusk at any approved Parks sites so they can be turned into mulch by GreenCycle. Just make sure all stands, lights, and decorations are removed. Please use only the official locations, as dumping elsewhere can lead to fines. This service is for Indianapolis residents only.Drop-off locations:• Ellenberger Park – 5301 E. St. Clair St. (northeast corner by the pool)• Garfield Park &ndas
  
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• New Year Brings New Laws to Indiana

  31-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — Lawmakers voted in 2025 several new laws that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Ranging from tax changes to consumer rights, these laws will affect every Hoosier in the state.• The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) will give consumers rights to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of data sales/targeted ads, enforced by the AG.• Tax reforms thanks to SB1 will change property tax deductions, introduce new credits for seniors/disabled/veterans, and adds an a
  
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• New Agency to Oversee City School District and Charter Schools

  31-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS —The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance recently voted 8-1 to recommend the creation of the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation that could set and enforce standards for both district and charter schools. The new agency would consist of nine members appointed by the mayor: three IPS board members, three charter leaders, and three at-large members, all of whom would have to live within IPS boundaries.The new corporation would have the power to impose property taxes for
  
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• Library Announces Top Circulated Books of 2025

  31-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has rounded up the top-circulating books of 2025, along with a selection of lesser-known favorites that staff members couldn’t stop recommending this year. Visit the Library to explore these top-circulating titles and discover a great new read.• Adult Fiction: The Women, by Kristin Hannah; The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore; All the Colors of the Dark: A Novel, by Chris Whitaker• Adult Nonfiction: A Fever in the Heartland: The
  
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• Applause!: Jan. 2-8

  31-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • IMPD has released its preliminary crime statistics for 2025. There were 133 murders, and 371 non-fatal shootings, down from 2021 by 20%. Robberies were down 18.5% from 2021, from 1,743 in 2021 to 1,006 in 2025. Violent crimes and property crimes were also down significantly.• We are very sorry to learn that Manley’s Irish Mutt, which has been a go-to spot on the east side for nearly 15 years, has closed its doors. The Manley family put their heart and soul into making the Mutt
  
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• 10 Exercise and Nutrition Tips for the New Year

  31-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Every year there is a chance to reset old practices and do something better this time around. For many of us, health is the primary focus of New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, so many influencers recommend immediate, dramatic changes even though simple, moderate changes to health practices are a much better strategy. Here are suggestions to get you on the right track this year:• Habit stack. It is hard to break habits. That’s why sometimes, you should take advantage of those
  
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• Resolutions

  31-12-2025 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  We are on the cusp of a new year, the year 2026 according to the Gregorian calendar. Many of us have developed a habit of making “New Year’s Resolutions,” notes designed to improve on the lives that we live, or to change the habits that we now eschew. I remember some years ago when the editor of this publication published her resolutions for a new year, though I cannot remember what year it was. I found her “Resolution No. 8” to be intriguing and I adopted it for th
  
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• So Long 2025! A Look Back on the Year that Was

  18-12-2025 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  Even news junkies needed to take a break sometimes during 2025. Across the globe, there were famines, floods, political chaos, and so much more that the human brain had barely enough time to process one event before another blew up. This week we’ll look at international news, before we tackle the U.S. and Indiana news in the Jan. 2, 2026 issue.In June, Israel, enmeshed in an ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza, launched missiles into Tehran, Iran, taking out the military command of the country.
  
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• State Fair Honored with National Awards

  18-12-2025 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — During the recent business session of the 2025 International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE) Convention and Trade Show in Denver, Colorado executives of the Indiana State Fair Commission were elected to prestigious, national leadership posts. Ray Allison, CFE, Chief Operating Officer of the Indiana State Fair Commission, has been elected Chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Board of Directors and Anna Whelchel, CFE, Chief Revenue and M
  
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• City Introduces “Snow Buddies” Program

  18-12-2025 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works and the Office of Disability Affairs are excited to announce a new volunteer initiative for residential sidewalk shoveling. Adopted from City of Bloomington, IN – Council for Community Accessibility, the Snow Buddies program matches volunteers with a neighbor who is unable to clear snow due to disability or age, ensuring access to homes and clear residential sidewalks throughout the winter season.Volunteers can register to be
  
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• Celebrate the Holidays at State Properties

  18-12-2025 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers can enjoy Christmas with the State of Indiana by exploring the many seasonal events offered through state agencies and partners. These opportunities provide families with festive, affordable ways to celebrate the holiday season together.The DNR announced light displays at a number of its parks, including Mounds State Park – Nights of Lights (Anderson) on weekends through Dec. 28. Plus, Indiana DNR is selling the perfect gifts for Hoosier outdoorsmen. Hoosiers
  
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• Southside Art League Opens Year with Guest Artist Joe Brown

  18-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  GREENWOOD — A One-Artist-Show by Greenwood artist Joe Brown will be at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery in January 2026. He will be exhibiting a collection of his oil paintings of landscapes, flowers and animals.Years ago he had a private exhibition at the Indiana National Bank Tower in downtown Indy. Several restaurants in Indy permanently display his artworks.The artwork will be displayed at SALI from Jan. 7-31, 2026 at rhe Southside Art League, Inc. (SALI) Off Broadway Gall
  
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• Clear Path 465 Project Reaches Milestone

  18-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — More than 80% of Clear Path 465 construction is complete on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Drivers will see continued improvements in 2026 as new lanes and ramps open, and work continues on the reconfigured I-69/I-465 interchange.The majority of construction will be complete in summer 2026, with intermittent lane and ramp restrictions expected later in the year as crews finish remaining work on mainline I-465, I-69, and the I-69/I-465 interchange. Here is a list of what
  
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• Applause!: Dec. 19-Jan. 1

  18-12-2025 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • The upcoming film Dead Man’s Wire about the kidnapper Tony Kiritsis in Indianapolis in Feb. 1977, has an eastside connection! Alan Berry, former owner of Berry’s Music at 11th and Arlington, spent several years researching, documenting, and interviewing people familiar with the incident, and created a documentary called Dead Man’s Line. The director Gus Van Sant saw it on YouTube, and praised it, then Hollywood got involved. Years later, it will be in the theatres, starr
  
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• Let There Be Joy

  18-12-2025 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  When I was an Art Director roaming the halls of the Famous Barr department store in St Louis Missouri, I was in the habit of saying to everyone I met, “Peace. Love. Understanding.” Of course, I was known to have some eccentricities, such as spontaneous outbursts of singing, and mass e-mails in December of James Wright’s poem, “A Blessing.” One day, as I was sprinkling “peace. love. understanding” along a hallway, one of the people who received it replied
  
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• It’s a Wonderful Life

  18-12-2025 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  Christmas time is here. Aside from family memories, most people include movie memories as part of their traditional Yuletide celebration. For me, any version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a must (although Albert Finney’s musical version is my go-to), and “A Christmas Story” runs on a loop every Christmas day in the Hunter household. It helps that the story of 9-year-old Ralphie’s quest to obtain a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Mode
  
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