Princeton, N.J., October 10, 2019—In Indiana, 114,800 young people ages 10 to 17 have obesity, according to the newest data released today. The obesity rate in Indiana for this age group, 16.6 percent, has held steady in recent years and ranks as the 13th highest in the nation. The data …

INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2019 Gold Star Schools. The Gold Star designation signifies a school counselor-led steering team has met specific criteria identified for the development of a comprehensive school counseling model. “Receiving Gold Star designation is evidence of a strong, collaborative, and successful school …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …