INDIANAPOLIS –Tax season is upon us and while that may sound scary to many, dealing with a ghost tax preparer is downright frightening. Ghost tax preparers are dishonest individuals who mislead innocent taxpayers to unintentionally commit tax fraud. Often, ghost preparers promise a big refund or charge fees based on …
Read More »Sheltering Wings Looking for Male Readers for March 21st Event
CALLING ALL MEN! Sheltering Wings is still in need of 265 MALE VOLUNTEERS to read! On Thursday, March 21, 2019 Sheltering Wings will enlist 440 male volunteers to go into each Hendricks County elementary school classroom to read a book that focuses on important character traits such as support, positive …
Read More »Study ranks Indiana near bottom for babies
WASHINGTON, DC – Indiana ranks among bottom half of all states for babies, according to a first-of-its kind report. The State of Babies Yearbook: 2019 compiles nearly 60 indicators that affect the well-being of children ages 0 to 3 and provides an in-depth look at national and state-by-state progress across …
Read More »Putnam County Traffic Stop Leads to 200 Vials of Marijuana/Hash Oil
Putnam County – Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Austin Fowler observed a black Toyota SUV that failed to dim its headlights while traveling west bound on US 40 near County Road 750 south. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Ashaun Miller, 22, …
Read More »Martinsville Chief of Police Charged with Theft, Official Misconduct
Morgan County – An appointed Special Judge from Monroe County signed an arrest warrant today for Martinsville Chief of Police Matthew D. Long, charging him with Theft and Official Misconduct. In late January of this year, the Indiana State Police along with the Indiana State Board of Accounts were asked …
Read More »IURC Hosting Free Safe Dig Events as Dig Season Nears
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) today announced it will host seven underground utility Safety Days across Indiana this spring. Safety Days are designed to educate participants on the Indiana 811 law and 811 system and will include both classroom-style segments and a live, mock gas …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces significant interest in Next Level Trails grant program
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced that the first round of the Next Level Trails grant program has received 82 applications requesting a total of nearly $144 million in funding. The applicants are from 42 of the state’s 92 counties and their requests total more than 240 potential …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb to Highlight Indiana’s Global Economy, Investment Opportunities in Europe
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 27, 2019) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead an economic development trip to Europe next week, visiting key international partners in France, Belgium and Germany. This trip comes after a record-breaking year for international economic development in Indiana, with 47 foreign-owned businesses committing to locate or grow in …
Read More »The Marion County Safety Partnership will be conducting increased patrols for the month of March for aggressive drivers
INDIANAPOLIS – Spring is just around the corner. As temperatures rise, and winter ice and snow recede from the roads, Hoosier drivers are tempted to increase their speeds and take more risks behind the wheel. Indianapolis Metropolitan, Speedway, Beech Grove, Indiana State, Indiana University, Cumberland, Airport, Lawrence Police Departments and …
Read More »Chicago-Based ActiveCampaign Expands to Indianapolis with Plans to Add 200 Jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 27, 2019) – ActiveCampaign, a provider of intelligence-driven sales and marketing automation for small businesses, announced plans today to add more than 200 employees in its new Indianapolis office in order to keep up with growing demand from clients across more than 150 countries. “Central Indiana continues to …
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