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July, 2019

• 17 July

  Sixth annual Indiana Suicide Prevention Conference to take place in Valparaiso

  

  INDIANAPOLIS—Health care professionals and advocates will meet in Valparaiso at the sixth annual Indiana Suicide Prevention conference, to discuss ways to reduce the suicide rate in Indiana. The theme is Increasing Connectedness and the Will to Live: Strengthening Ties Between Families, Organizations and Communities Since its inception in 2014, this …

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• 17 July

  US 136 and Nucor Road in Montgomery County becomes a 4-way Stop Condition Monday

  

  MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announce U.S. 136 and Nucor Road in Montgomery County will become a four-way stop condition temporarily beginning Monday, July 22.  This will be in effect for the official detour during the State Road 32 closure just east of Crawfordsville over Walnut …

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• 17 July

  ‘Tis the Season for Food-Poisoning

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY — Many residents have just wrapped up their Independence Day celebrations while others are feverishly planning the details of the next big get-together. Summer is the season of weddings, parties, and potlucks. The one thing at the center of these gatherings is a large shared meal, oftentimes prepared …

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• 17 July

  Have you heard of Indiana 211?

  

  Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities – quickly, easily and confidentially. 211 services are available to all Hoosiers free of charge via call, text and online. Clients in …

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• 17 July

  Global Supply Chain Logistics Company Expanding Indiana Headquarters

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (July 16, 2019) – TOC Logistics International, a global logistics management organization, announced plans to grow its Indiana headquarters, creating up to 87 new jobs in Indianapolis by the end of 2023. “As the Crossroads of America, our state is a hub for logistics and transportation, supporting an industry with 20 …

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• 17 July

  Updated ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County due to Rain

  

  BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the updated schedule for ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County due to the rain moving through the area tonight, Tuesday, July 16. Below is the following schedule for resurfacing the ramps at Exit 130, weather permitting: • Whitestown Parkway on …

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• 17 July

  Big Top Circus Returns to the 2019 Indiana State Fair

  

  July 17, 2019, INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, circus lovers from around the world! The Indiana State Fair announces the return of Big Top Circus presented by BEE Window. In addition to savory fair food, Free Stage concerts and Midway rides, 2019 fairgoers can expect an …

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• 16 July

  Indiana State Police D.E.S, A.C.E.S. Troopers & Brown County Deputies Arrest Nashville Man on Felony Drug Charges

  

  Nashville (Brown County) – After an investigation found probable cause, a Brown County Search Warrant was issued yesterday afternoon regarding alleged methamphetamine dealing for a residence on Plum Creek Road in Nashville. The search warrant for the residence also included Christopher James, 35 of Nashville allegedly dealing large amounts of …

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• 16 July

  Hendricks County Community Foundation Scholarships Open on August 1

  

  More than 50 scholarships are offered by the Hendricks County Community Foundation to local high school seniors, and the application to apply for these will be open this year from August 1- September 12. Applications for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are available at the same time and through the …

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• 16 July

  Mark Fisher Named the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Forty Under 40 Award Recipient

  

  Alexandria, VA. (July 16, 2019) – Mark Fisher, Chief Policy Officer for the Indy Chamber, has been awarded the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2019 40 Under 40 award. The 40 Under 40 award is a new honor meant to highlight the brightest men and women under the age …

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• 16 July

  Tickets On-Sale July 18 for Horizon League Basketball Championships

  

  July 16, 2019, INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Tickets for the Horizon League Basketball Championships in Indianapolis will go on sale on July 18 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT. Tickets for the semifinals and championships will be available for purchase at HorizonLeague.com, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum box office, or by calling the …

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• 16 July

  This Week at the Brownsburg Farmers Market

  

  SEASON PEAK BRINGS MORE PRODUCE OPTIONS!   It’s the height of the market season, and that means more produce options! Shop for sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, green beans, radishes, squash, cabbage, onions, potatoes and more at this week’s Brownsburg Farmers Market sponsored by IU Health West Hospital.   LIST …

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• 16 July

  Butler’s Old National Bank Center for Closely Held Business Unveils New Business Partners

  

  Indianapolis — The Old National Bank Center for Closely Held Business within Butler University’s Andre B. Lacy School of Business has announced 15 accredited partners to help member companies achieve their goals. The Center, serving as a strategic advisory group for closely held businesses, designed the accredited partner program to provide Center Members …

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• 16 July

  Hamilton Center Foundation distributes over $14,000 to Hamilton Center, Inc.

  

  Hamilton Center Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the distribution of $14,574 to 15 programs reaching a ten-county area.  The distribution was made during a reception and media event on July 15, 2019. Hamilton Center staff and Foundation Board members were present. Programs of Hamilton Center funded by the mini …

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• 16 July

  ** CANCELLED ** Silver Alert issued for missing Danville woman

  

  Melissa Dawn Smith UPDATE – Silver Alert 066-2019 issued on Monday, July 15, 2019 on Melissa Dawn Smith has been cancelled as of Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:50am as requested by the investigating agency. Smith was found safe in Warren County. The Danville Police Department is investigating the disappearance …

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