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Steve Nicewanger
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CJ Woods III
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80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival
IRVINGTON — Started in 1946 after World War II, the Irvington business community decided to bring back a 1920’s tradition of a street dance and parade down Washington St. Over the years, the festival grew, evolved, and changed with the times. Now, the Historic Irvington Festival is in its 80th year, and it draws people from all over to celebrate Halloween for the whole week leading up to the Street Fair. On Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m., venture out to Irving Circle Park (South Audubon) for spooky stories and … Read More
Leaf Pickup Season Begins Nov. 9
INDIANAPOLIS — This year’s leaf season will start on Monday, Nov. 9 and end Friday, Dec. 4. Leaves should be left out in bags placed three to five feet away from your trash cart. Up to 40 bags of leaves can be left out at once. Paper bags are accepted but not recommended due to potential wet weather. Crews will collect leaves and trash at different times. Leaves that need to be collected before the start of leaf season should be left in your usual trash cart. During the week … Read More
Founders Awards Bestowed Oct. 25
IRVINGTON — The annual Founders Awards were given out at a ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Bonna Thompson Memorial Center. This year’s recipients were: • Hampton and Company (Adam Hampton and Carter McCammon): Honored for business advocacy, community generosity, founding Irvington Pride, and fostering diversity. • Sue Kennedy: Recognized for extensive local volunteering, generosity, and library branch stewardship. • Andrea DeMink: Acknowledged for contributions to the Historic Irvington Community Council and Halloween Festival. • Dani Roth: Commended for community beautification efforts and work with Friends of Irving. • … Read More
Intersection of 10th & Rural to Close For a Month
INDIANAPOLIS — The intersection of 10th and Rural streets is expected to close on or after Monday, Nov. 2 for approximately four weeks as crews relocate water mains for an Indianapolis Department of Public Works streetscape project. During the closure, north-south traffic will be detoured via N. Sherman Drive, while east-west traffic will be detoured via Michigan Street. Local access to nearby homes and businesses will be maintained. The streetscape project is a $19.2 million infrastructure and safety initiative that will reconfigure 10th and Rural to calm traffic and improve … Read More
Stroke Support Group Discusses the Healing Power of Gratitude
INDIANAPOLIS — The Franciscan Health Indianapolis Stroke Support Group will meet from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Cancer Center Conference Room to discuss the healing power of gratitude. Chaplain Ed Isakson from Franciscan Health’s … Read More
Epilogue Players Present “My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War”
INDIANAPOLIS — Epilogue Players will present their next show the Indiana Premiere of My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War by Paul Stroili directed by Catherine Mobley which will run Nov. 12-22. Thursday-Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays start … Read More
Applause!: Oct. 30-Nov. 5
• Federal observers are coming to Indiana’s Marion and Lake counties on Election Day as voters areas cast their votes. Marion County election board members have already approved a “poll worker response protocol. The document offers step-by-step guidance for several … Read More
Scammers on the Loose in County
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services have become aware of several fraudulent schemes impersonating City departments and personnel. All permit types may be impacted. If you are applying for or currently hold a permit, please be … Read More
Al Hunter featured on Kevin Friedly’s Podcast
IRVINGTON — Popular Indianapolis podcaster Kevin Friedly recently featured a discussion with the Weekly View’s columnist, historian and author Alan Hunter at the Irving Theatre. He discussed Irvington ghosts and history, and it was a great show! You can listen … Read More
Kim’s Convenience at the IRT
The hit TV show Kim’s Convenience started as a play about an immigrant and his family, and the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production knocks the story out of the park — Regent’s Park in Toronto where the story takes place, that … Read More
Red Cross Offers Bonuses for Giving Blood
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Red Cross urges people to carve out just an hour of time over the next few weeks to give blood or platelets before the holiday rush ramps up. In thanks, all who come to give Oct. … Read More
Safe Halloween Night at Indiana State Fairgrounds
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Fair Foundation will celebrate a major community milestone with the 30th Annual Safe Night Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. The free, … Read More
100 Years Ago: Oct. 30-Nov. 5
From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, November 3, 1926: The extremely light vote in yesterday’s election will result in the automatic removal of the names of approximately one-half of the eligible voters from the registration rolls in Marion County, representing all … Read More
The Haunted Briggs House
Dawn Briggs epitomizes everything that I love about Irvington. She is one of the kindest, most compassionate, civic-minded individuals I have ever met. If there is a cause or chance for volunteerism in the Irvington community, you can rest assured … Read More