Angela Pulliam Angela Pulliam, newest concertmaster of the Hendricks Symphony Orchestra, was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She comes from a very musical family which is where she began playing the violin and singing when she was only five years old. This is also when she began her private …
Read More »Fremont man injured in Steuben County tree stand fall
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand fall that occurred yesterday evening in Fremont at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of east State Road 120. Matt Goins, age 34, of Fremont, was hunting from a tree stand in a wooded area behind his residence and was wearing a full safety harness. He …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces $436 million EPA loan to support water infrastructure
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler at the Statehouse today to announce a $436 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to help finance wastewater and drinking water projects in 20 communities across the state. “When we say infrastructure, we …
Read More »New Butler Study Shows Students Report Harmful Effects from Vaping, Don’t Use JUUL to Quit Smoking
INDIANAPOLIS—When e-cigarettes first hit the market, manufacturers sold them as a cleaner, safer alternative to combustible cigarettes. They targeted current smokers, touting vape as a good way to quit. “But that is clearly not how they are being used,” says Amy Peak, Butler University’s Director of Undergraduate Health Science Programs. …
Read More »Perry Township Schools receive federal grant to invest in educators
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 8, 2019) – Perry Township Schools are among three school districts awarded a federal grant by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching to create career ladders and mentorship programs for local educators. State Reps. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), Dollyne Sherman (R-Indianapolis) and Mike Speedy (R-Indianapolis) attended the announcement …
Read More »Indiana State Police Seeks Applicants for the 80th Recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 80th Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with …
Read More »Butler Announces New Strategic Direction, Historic $250 Million Campaign
INDIANAPOLIS—Butler University today unveiled its new strategic direction and largest ever comprehensive fundraising campaign. Butler Beyond: The Campaign for Butler University seeks to raise $250 million by May 2022 to deliver transformative change to the University, region, and the world. To date, the campaign has raised more than $171 million …
Read More »INDOT to Share I-69 Section 6 Updates
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (Oct. 3, 2019) – The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a series of public meetings later this month to provide updates on the sixth and final section of I-69 construction between Evansville and Indianapolis. The project will upgrade existing State Road 37 to interstate standards from Martinsville …
Read More »Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will be out in five different locations this weekend. Contractors are repairing winter damage by resurfacing, strengthening bridges and extending the life of roadways. Maintenance crews will also be out working to repair barrier wall, guardrails, clearing drains and fixing lights. There will be …
Read More »Girl dies in fatal crash at dangerous Brownsburg area intersection
BROWNSBURG, IN (October 2nd, 2019) – A crash at a known dangerous intersection resulted in three victims transported. One of the three victims, a juvenile girl, died from her injuries. Brownsburg firefighters and paramedics were alerted to the crash at State Road 267 and County Road 1000 North at 4:15 …
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