Pike Fire Department #61 and their new Headquarters had their Grand Opening in June. Many of the elected officials from all levels of government that represent parts of Pike Township were in attendance for the program. The ribbon was cut with a huge scissors. There was a tree planting ceremony with Boy Scout Troop #343…
Dear All, Can you believe it is almost August? Where is the summer going? Attached is the Eagle Creek Park Calendar for next month. The summer concert series on Wednesday evenings runs through August 14th. If you have not had a chance to go out and enjoy a relaxing evening with some great music…
Dear All, Many of you may have seen the article in today Indianapolis Star “Mosquitoes bite Marion County with a vengeance”. From reading the article, what is typically collected in traps and logged during the first week in July more than doubled this year during that time. Sounds like our weather right now is going…
Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County Friday, July 19 to Monday, July 22 INDIANAPOLIS – Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation will continue work this weekend on multiple projects to improve pavement conditions and repair winter damage on Indianapolis area interstates. Motorists should avoid work zones, if possible, by using alternate routes. Delays and slow-moving…
City activates Emergency Operations Center, offers safety tips in response to Excessive Heat Warning INDIANAPOLIS – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning that will be in effect from 2 pm today through 8 pm Sunday. Heat index values are expected to rise above 100 degrees during this time. These conditions can…
The Indianapolis Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program is still going on until July 27th. Wayne Library has invited adults to read aloud to children since June. Councillor McHenry was one of these readers recently. She will be reading to the boys and girls once more before this program ends.
Dear All, It is not too late to sign up for the 4th Annual Flap-Jacks 5K. This year it is being held on August 3rd starting at 8 a.m. from Ben Davis High School. This is a great race with awards given at the end along with Flap-Jacks pancakes that have been cooked by the…
Councillor Janice McHenry’s recent Town Hall Meeting was a presentation about the new Community Justice Campus that is being built on the City’s near eastside. The audience was able to learn a lot and ask questions that they may have about this new facility that is being built and how it will function. Councillor McHenry…
Dear All, The next “Coffee With a Cop” is coming up this Tuesday, July 16th, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the McDonald’s located 6830 W. 38th Street. While this is not in District 6, it is basically “right next door”. This is the McDonald’s west of I – 465 just off the 38th…
Dear All, Have you noticed that stores are getting out their “Back to School” supplies? Seen an ad? The new school year is fast approaching, as many schools do start the end of this month. This should be an exciting time for boys and girls: a new grade, different teacher, seeing what old friends are…
