Danville, IN – On May 10, representatives from Keller Williams Indy Metro West used their nationwide volunteer service day, known as RED Day, to help with outdoor projects at three Sycamore Services Danville locations. The volunteers helped weed and mulch at Sycamore Services’ main office and in its Sensory Garden …
Read More »WARNING: Tax Warrant Scam Circulating in Marion County
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) advises all taxpayers to be on the lookout for a popular scam threatening legal action based on a phony tax bill. Recently the scam has been circulating in Marion County in the form of a notice, with the threat of property seizure …
Read More »Indiana DCS hires new assistant general counsel
INDIANAPOLIS (May 16, 2019) – The Indiana Department of Child Services announces Kimberly Spindler as its new assistant general counsel for the central region. Kim Spindler Spindler of Indianapolis has worked in the legal profession for 16 years, most recently as a family court mediator for the Marion County Superior …
Read More »Indiana Expands, Enhances Economic Development Tools to Attract 21st Century Jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (May 16, 2019) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) applauds efforts of Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana General Assembly to strengthen the state’s business-friendly environment and position Indiana for long-term economic growth and job creation. Following the conclusion of the 2019 legislative session, Gov. Holcomb signed multiple …
Read More »Man dies after jumping into water from cliff in Cass County
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a suspected drowning that occurred this afternoon at France Park (Cass County Parks Department) in Cass County. At approximately 1:50 p.m., Cass County 911 received a report of a man in the water. A man and a woman kayaking nearby heard a man yell to …
Read More »FSSA seeks federal approval for HIP Workforce Bridge
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is creating a program that would help Healthy Indiana Plan participants transition more easily to employer insurance or other health care coverage. The agency announced today it will request federal approval to create the HIP Workforce Bridge. Since 2008, the state’s …
Read More »Conservation districts awarded $900,000 to improve water quality
INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2019) —The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board awarded more than $900,000 in matching grant funds to Indiana’s 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Each district will receive approximately $10,000, which will be used to support their local conservation efforts. “Improving water …
Read More »Indy Chamber Finds Downtown Retail ‘Buying Power’ at $440M and Growing
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 15, 2019) The future looks bright for current and potential retailers across downtown Indianapolis, according to a report being released by the Indy Chamber in partnership with Downtown Indy Inc. today at an event aimed at kick-starting a new retail development initiative, dubbed ‘BuyIN.’ The study, conducted …
Read More »Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force – “It Can Happen To You”
CENTRAL INDIANA – In 2019, the ongoing “opioid crisis” continues to be one of the most tragic and rampant problems in our state. Overdose deaths related to opioids such as certain prescription pain medications and their street-counterpart, heroin, are at epidemic levels in the state of Indiana. (80% of new …
Read More »I-65 NB closures continue this weekend
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will continue construction on I-65 NB this weekend downtown. Please reference the below map for segments. No work will take place this week on Wednesday or Thursday. Friday, May 17 – Segment 2 (I-65 NB from 465 to the south split) will be completely …
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