LAST FARMERS MARKET OF THE SEASON! Join us Thursday for the last farmers market of the 2019 season. Don’t miss the chance to purchase fresh, locally grown produce at the market such as watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, green bell peppers, red potatoes, candy onions, summer squash, green …
Read More »Grants available to grow the livestock industry
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 3, 2019) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications to grow the state’s livestock industry. As part of a matching grant, the funding is available to non-profit organizations, commissions and associations in the following livestock species: cattle, swine, sheep, equine, goats, poultry, camelids, ostriches, cervidae, …
Read More »Judge to visit students at Mill Creek West Elementary as part of Constitution Day
Magistrate Tiffany Vivo will visit Mill Creek Elementary West joining 53 other judicial officers from across the state that will meet with over 4,000 students to celebrate Constitution Day in September 2019. Indiana courts commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787 with a program that brings …
Read More »Project on US 231 will close the exit ramp from I-74 eastbound to US 231 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation advises motorists the I-74 eastbound exit ramp to U.S. 231 in Crawfordsville will be closed for six days beginning Wednesday, September 11. The reason for the closure is the contractor will be replacing the pavement near the ramp. The ramp is …
Read More »Search underway for three people in White River after boat capsizes
Last night crews searched for several hours in the White River (Morgan County) for three people in the water after the john boat they were operating capsized. The 911 call was received by Morgan County Sheriff’s Department at approximately 9:30 p.m. Monday night. The search was suspended at approximately 2 a.m. this …
Read More »Soil & Water Conservation District Fall Tree Sale Now Underway
Fall is a great time to plant new and replacement trees and the local Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders now for container-grown natives. Review the species list and place orders now through Sept. 25 at the Hendricks County SWCD, 195 Meadow Dr., Ste. 2, in Danville; through …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Farmers in All 92 Counties Eligible to Receive Assistance
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Indiana farmers are eligible for assistance under a secretarial natural disaster designation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This was in response to a letter Gov. Holcomb sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in July, requesting assistance due to …
Read More »Now Accepting Applications for Indiana Tourism’s Destination Development Grant Program
INDIANAPOLIS (August 30, 2019) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced today that the application period for its Destination Development Grant program is now open. “These grants can boost communities and regions across the state,” Crouch said. “Projects should target the development of tourism amenities, attractions, and facilities that …
Read More »IMPD announces historic digital collection at Indianapolis Public Library
Indianapolis- The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is pleased to announce participation in the Indianapolis Public Library’s digital photography collection, Digital Indy. Digital Indy serves the Indianapolis Public Library with the purpose of providing access to digital images and recordings of cultural and historic interest to Indianapolis residents as well as …
Read More »Construction to begin on I-70 from Indianapolis to the Ohio State Line
INDIANAPOLIS – Construction is scheduled to begin next week on I-70 in both directions. Contractors will be full depth patching on EB and WB I-70 from Mount Comfort Rd. to the Ohio State Line. Lane closures will begin on Friday, September 6. Crews will be working 7 days a week. …
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