HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – As we enter the holiday season, frigid temperatures and snowfall have already settled over Central Indiana. With these winter weather events comes higher risks to families and individuals related to power outages, time spent outdoors, and travelling on slick roadways. Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) officials …
Read More »Traffic Stop Leads to a DUI and Meth Arrest
Vigo County – December 18, 2019, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Trooper Andrew Mattern was patrolling in the area of Poplar and 25th Street, when he stopped a 2005 Ford for exceeding the posted speed limit of 46 mph in a 30 mph zone. The driver was identified as Manuel D. Akers, …
Read More »Brownsburg Seeks Public Input in a Survey for the New Brownsburg Transportation Plan
The Town of Brownsburg will be updating and consolidating the 2009 Thoroughfare Plan and 2014 Active Transportation Plan into a single comprehensive document. An open house was held Dec. 16 to gain public input. Town leaders use the plan to assist them in assessing and improving the transportation system in …
Read More »The Town of Brownsburg Offers These Helpful Tips for Snow Plow Season
When wintry weather is in the forecast, please keep these things in mind regarding the Town of Brownsburg’s snow removal practices. Our objective is to make all the Town roads safe and passable during ice and snow events.The Town’s policy calls for plowing to begin with 2 inches of snowfall. As …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Christmas Tree Pickup Begins December 30th
Residents can take advantage of the Town’s Christmas tree recycling service beginning December 30. Set your natural Christmas tree out behind the curb, not in the street, for weekly pickup. Please make sure all ornaments, lights and decorations are removed. Do not bag the tree. Note, there will not be pickup …
Read More »Hoosier Students Invited to Pitch Innovative Ideas in Statewide Competition
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 19, 2019) – Applications for the 2020 Innovate WithIN™ pitch competition, a statewide initiative hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Indiana Department of Education, Ball State University and STARTedUP Foundation, are open to high school students across Indiana. Student teams are invited to submit video pitches online before Feb. 7, 2020, …
Read More »Day Drinking Leads to a DUI Four Times the Legal Limit
Vigo County – Wednesday, December 18, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Master Trooper Rich Reynolds from the Putnamville State Police Post, responded to a single vehicle accident at the State Road 641 bypass and McDaniel Road. The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper Reynolds revealed that Regina R. Ames, age 59, of …
Read More »A Two Vehicle Accident Sends Three to the Hospital
Vigo County – This afternoon at approximately 12:25 p.m., officers from the Putnamville State Police Post responded to a two vehicle accident on State Road 46 at the westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp, which sent three to the hospital. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Gerald Stump, of the Putnamville Post, revealed …
Read More »INDOT Officially Ends Construction Season in Indy Metro Area
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is finished with a record-setting construction season on Indianapolis metro area interstates for the 2019 season. INDOT completed a historic number of construction projects in the state’s largest metro area this year to resurface asphalt pavement, repair concrete, and rehabilitate bridges along major interstate …
Read More »Rep. Steuerwald Named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association
The Legislator of the Year Award is awarded to a Senate or House member who went above and beyond to support public safety and was the catalyst to ensuring an Indiana Sheriffs’ Association bill or position was successful during session. Criteria for Consideration and Recognition: The recipient of the Legislator …
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