INDIANAPOLIS – (August 4, 2020) – From food to covered bridges, there are so many things that make Indiana unique. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list features the must-see, must-do treasures of the Hoosier State. “As Indiana continues to get Back on Track, these 20 attractions are all great reasons for …
Read More »Pursuit Leads to Arrest of a Clay County Jail Escapee
Vigo County – August 4, 2020, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Indiana State Police Putnamville Trooper Daniel Organ was patrolling in northern Vigo County. While patrolling, he overheard a dispatch put out by Vigo County Central Dispatch Center in reference to a silver passenger car that Timothy Biddy, age 59, of Terre …
Read More »State Road 47 will close Monday in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a small structure replacement project begins on or after Monday, August 10 on State Road 47 in Boone County. The closure on S.R. 47 over Buntin Ditch is located east of S.R. 39 between N. Victor Rd. and Elm Swamp …
Read More »Back to School Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again when parents get excited and students are looking forward to going back to school! The Putnamville State Police Post would like to pass along some safety tips to help make sure that this school year is safe for everyone! Driving Safety Tips ALWAYS watch …
Read More »Shooting Leads to Jasonville Man Wanted for Attempted Murder
Hymera – On July 31, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom contacted the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post Criminal Investigation Division requesting assistance with an alleged shooting that had occured at 603 East Depot Street in Hymera, Indiana. Detectives arrived at the scene and found probable cause …
Read More »Body of Anderson man recovered after falling from boat
The body of an Anderson man was recovered from Westwood Park Reservoir in Henry County, Indiana. Jeff Maxwell, 61, was pulled out of the water after nearly three hours of search operations. A 911 call came in to Henry County Dispatch today at approximately 2:34 p.m. Maxwell was located by …
Read More »Farmersburg Couple Arrested for Neglect of a Baby
Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on May 17, 2020, after receiving information from Kara Cox of the Sullivan County Department of Child Services, that an eight-month-old baby had been neglected and abused. The investigation, conducted by Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn of the Putnamville State …
Read More »Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State …
Read More »Hendricks County Invasive Management Cooperative Announces Logo Contest
The fledgling effort to combat invasive plant species in Hendricks County has a new name – the Hendricks County Invasive Management Cooperative (HC-IMC). Now the all-volunteer group is looking for a logo. Those interested should first learn a little about invasive plants. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources website has …
Read More »ACSC’s Andy Mohr Teacher of the Year is Maple Elementary Educator
Avon, IN (July 31, 2020) – Avon Community School Corporation’s Andy Mohr Teacher of the Year was announced during the annual Back to School Celebration. Maple Elementary Instructional Coach Kayla Kuepper was selected as the winner! She was chosen by a committee comprised of local community members. Kayla KuepperMrs. Kuepper and …
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