INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2019) – The Indiana Adoption Program and the Department of Child Services are partnering with the Indiana Supreme Court to share stories of children who have found loving and permanent homes across the state. Each November, in honor of National Adoption Month, state agencies work to spread the …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces Bedel to lead new Indiana Destination Development Corporation
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch announced today that Elaine Bedel will serve as secretary and CEO of the newly established Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). Bedel currently serves as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the state’s lead economic development agency. Elaine …
Read More »Conservation Officer rescues woman from water in Delaware County
A Winchester woman was rescued by an Indiana Conservation Officer after driving her vehicle into a pond at approximately 8 p.m. last night. Joyce Phipps, age 73, was rescued from a pond in the area of county roads 400 S and 700 E in Delaware County by Indiana Conservation Officer …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers invite aspiring teachers to apply for scholarship
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 31, 2019) – Hendricks Countylegislators encourage aspiring teachers planning or pursuing a degree in education to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. Current high school seniors, college freshmen and college sophomores can earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years, …
Read More »Chocolate Sunday event to support Alzheimer’s Association
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2019 – The Alzheimer’s AssociationGreater Indiana Chapter is hosting the 28th annual Chocolate Sunday champagne brunch and chocolate extravaganza Sunday, Nov. 3 at Newfields. The sold-out event raises funds to support research and programs for those living with the disease and their families. The event will begin …
Read More »Camp Kesem at Indiana State University Announces Plans to Support Children Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer
Camp Kesem at Indiana State University, a nationwide community driven by passionate college student leaders that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer, is pleased to announce its plans for Giving Tuesday 2019. Giving Tuesday will be held on Tuesday, December 3. Giving Tuesday, a giving movement by the …
Read More »INDOT to remove traffic signal on U.S. 40 and Victor Street in Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will remove the traffic signal at U.S. 40 and Victor Street in Marion County. The signal was servicing the entrance to the K-Mart. After the business closed, it was determined the signal was no longer needed. Crews will remove the signal on Monday, November …
Read More »New ag-based strategy offers different approach to growing rural Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2019) — A new strategy is working to change how rural communities think about economic development by helping them leverage the strongest asset in their backyard – agriculture. Known as the Rural Economic Development Model, the process involves utilizing an online interactive tool and guidebook to develop …
Read More »ISP Human Trafficking Investigator Receives “Voice of Freedom” Award
(Indianapolis, IN)-This past Friday evening, October 25, 2019, Indiana State Police Detective Brandon Davenport received the 2019 Voice of Freedom Award from Restored Inc. for “Exemplar Actions in the Pursuit of Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking”. The award ceremony took place at The Willows in Indianapolis. Pictured from left …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Now Accepting Applications for Fellowship Program
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that applications will be accepted through February 28, 2020 for the 2020-2021 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year. …
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