BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces I-74 in both directions near the 52 mile marker will experience periodic rolling closures lasting up to 15 minutes taking place next week. These closures will begin after 8 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m. Monday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 19, …
Read More »Indiana State Police Add 54 New Troopers
Indianapolis, IN – Earlier this evening, December 13, 2018, the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed their graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter, followed by a commencement address from Mr. John Stehr, a local Indianapolis television …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Supports Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program
Agricultural and rural leaders across the state rely on the AgrIInstitute to provide leadership development and to prepare leaders to advance agriculture in their communities. The Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) provides training sessions locally and educational experiences in both Washington D.C. and abroad to agricultural students across the state. The …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Award More Than $121 million in State Matching Funds for Rail Crossing Safety Improvements Through Local Trax Grants
Gary, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness, railroad industry leaders and local officials gathered today in Gary to announce the awarding of more than $121 million in one-time, state matching funds for rail crossing safety improvements through INDOT’s Local Trax matching grant. Launched earlier this year, Local Trax provides funds …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Receives $1.1 Million Matching Grant from Lilly Endowment
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) has received a grant of $1.1 million as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative. With GIFT VII, the Endowment is making up to $125 million available to help Indiana community foundations strengthen the towns, …
Read More »Troopers Receive Blankets from Rockville Organization
Parke County— The Indiana State Police Putnamville Post received a generous donation from a local church group. The Rockville Christian Church’s “Women In Service Group” donated blankets to the Putnamville State Police Post to be given to those in-need. Those blankets are being distributed to road troopers in the …
Read More »Banks Applauds Announcement of New WOTUS Rule
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement in favor of the Trump Administration’s announcement of a new proposal to redefine the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule: “I have fought for months to permanently repeal the Obama-era WOTUS rule, and I applaud the Administration’s …
Read More »Donnelly’s Bipartisan Legislation Honoring the Crew of the USS Indianapolis Heads to President Trump’s Desk to be Signed Into Law
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s bipartisan legislation to honor the sacrifice, perseverance, and bravery of the crew of the USS Indianapolis with the Congressional Gold Medal passed the U.S. House of Representatives today on a unanimous vote. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian recognition the U.S. Congress can …
Read More »Trooper Ginger Marshall Promoted to Sergeant
Sergeant Ginger Marshall Indianapolis, IN – Superintendent Douglas Carter has announced the promotion of Trooper Ginger Marshall to the position of Sergeant in the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Marshall was the successful candidate of a promotion process that included a written test, an oral interview and a culmination of seniority, …
Read More »Treasurer Mitchell Presents Sentinel of the Vault
INDIANAPOLIS (December 12, 2018) – Today, Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell presented former Indiana Treasurer Marjorie H. O’Laughlin with the Sentinel of the Vault award. This presentation occurred during a scheduled Indiana Bond Bank board meeting of which former Treasurer O’Laughlin is a member. “Marge embodies everything about being a …
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