Many schools have started the new academic calendar, making this the first school year under the new state budget passed by the Indiana General Assembly. In the budget, the General Assembly increased K-12 support by $763 million, including a $20 million increase for school safety grants. During the 2019 legislative …
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INDIANAPOLIS (July 31, 2019) – IndyGo today released the final emergency operations plan for the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit line. The plan includes new protocols to allow emergency personnel complete access to neighborhoods and residents after the Red Line begins operation on September 1. The plan was developed in collaboration …
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Indiana is partnering with seven other states in an effort to boost conservation benefits that focus on monarch butterflies and other wildlife. The multi-state Regional Conservation Stewardship Program encourages landowners to establish monarch-friendly plantings along with other enhancements to control brush and weeds and protect them from pesticides; and improving …
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 31, 2019 – August is National Breastfeeding Month, an ideal time to raise awareness of breastfeeding benefits to babies – especially premature and fragile infants. World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7 – also proclaimed by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb as Breastfeeding Week in Indiana – was created to empower …
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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions, and task forces. Governor’s Workforce Cabinet The governor made one new appointment to the cabinet, who will serve until April 30, 2021: Megan Glover (Zionsville), cofounder and CEO of 120WaterAudit The governor …
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Plainfield, IN – A two vehicle crash claimed two lives this afternoon. Just after 2:15 p.m. emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of I-70 near the exit for SR 267 for a serious crash. Upon arrival, first responders found a heavily damaged full size van with two occupants had …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close a portion of I-465 on the Southeast side for 15 days. I-465 EB/NB will be closed from I-65 to I-70 on the Southeast side. The first closure will begin on August 9 and run through August 24. After the Labor Day …
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INDIANAPOLIS – INDOT is encouraging drivers to think about alternate routes as Gen Con heads into the city this week. Gen Con is expected to bring in around 65,000 people to the city this week. I-70 EB and WB is closed from I-465 to the South Split until Monday, August 5. …
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TRY ALPACA YOGA AT THIS WEEK’S MARKET Love animals and yoga? Try something new with Alpaca Yoga hosted by Montrose Farms at this week’s Farmers Market! The 5 to 6 p.m. session will be appropriate for all yoga levels, with the friendly creatures wandering around to greet you gently. Sign …
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AVON, IN (JULY 29, 2019) – Avon Community School Corporation’s Andy Mohr Teacher of the Year is Avon High School Teacher Stephanie Chenoweth. She was selected by a committee comprised of local community members. Stephanie Chenoweth Mrs. Chenoweth has taught Geography, U.S. History and History of the World at AHS …
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