Brian Scott

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Indiana Department of Education Releases STEM Strategic Plan

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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Marion County Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud

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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Kroger Foundation Awards $5,000 to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry

(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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2019 Indiana Missing Children Poster Contest

The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2019 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.  In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day.  This day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and all …

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Tips Lead to Arrest of Suspect in Theft of State Police Handgun

Parke County – Tuesday morning at 10:00, Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post were contacted by the Parke County Sheriff’s Office regarding information of the stolen handgun from an Indiana State Police commission. Logan J. Blubaugh The Parke County Sheriff’s Office received a tip earlier this morning regarding …

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Town of Brownsburg Food Drive Now Underway

BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg kicked off its annual “Let’s Give” food drive Monday to help a local pantry keep shelves stocked with non-perishable items through the holiday season. Town staff encourages the community’s support of the canned and boxed items collection so area families in need can keep …

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Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of an Indianapolis Man

Indianapolis, IN –  State Police are investigating an overnight single vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Indianapolis man.  Just after 2 o’clock Saturday morning dispatchers began receiving emergency calls of a serious crash on the ramp from I-74 eastbound to I-465 southbound on the city’s west side. Emergency …

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