INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released the 2017-2018 School Accountability Grades. Roughly 22 percent of schools improved one or more letter grades, with nearly 9 percent improving their letter grade to an A. Overall, close to 64 percent of schools received an A or B. “Our …
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The Hendricks County Community Foundation, through the combined grantmaking capacity of the Family Legacy Funds, granted $4,650 to Sycamore Services to help the organization develop a new website and a more engaging online presence. Sycamore Services was founded in Danville almost 60 years ago to make a difference in the …
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It’s Back!! Time for training and racing season. We hope you can all join us. Registration is open! http://racemaker.org/event/plainfield-parks-run-series/ Our Mini Marathon Training Program will start in January. We’ve got our speakers lined up and ready to go. Hendricks Regional Hospital will be presenting this year along with Jeff Banning, …
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – As Indiana residents begin their holiday season preparations, AAA is reporting that Hoosiers are finding the lowest prices at the gas pump since April. In fact, statewide gas price averages have fallen for 13 consecutive days. Indiana’s current average for regular unleaded ($2.590) is 34 cents less than …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, has joined forces with INSHAPE (Indiana Society for Health and Physical Educators), to launch Mini-Moves, a free program for Indiana teachers at any grade level, designed to …
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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 8, 2018) – The results are in! Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced the winners for the 2018 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign. Best State Park: Turkey Run State Park, Marshall Best Museum: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Best Burger: Brew …
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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 9, 2018) — Serve Indiana held its annual Awards for Excellence Ceremony Thursday evening at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis to celebrate both individuals and corporations that volunteer and make a difference in their communities. The winners were: Starbucks—Corporate Volunteer The Starbucks Foundation is focused on developing social …
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INDIANAPOLIS– The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released its six-year science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) strategic plan. “An education built upon science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is vital for academic success and life beyond high school,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick,Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Today marks a continuation …
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INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 9, 2018)– Indianapolis resident Tamika Matlock, 35, pled guilty to unemployment insurance fraud in Marion County Superior Court Criminal Division 24 on Nov. 7, 2018. Through the use of agency records, an Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) employee began an investigation and determined that Matlock was working and receiving wages while claiming unemployment insurance …
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(Indiana) –– The Kroger Foundation has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $5,000 to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock. “We are very excited about our “Meat” the Need program, “said Debra Treesh, Executive Director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, “and pleased that this Foundation …
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