Positions are open for the transportation team at the Danville Community School Corporation, with different route options available. Director of Transportation Dana Parsons said that the benefits of being a bus driver with the school corporation are numerous. “Our benefits include having the same schedule as your children – fall …
Read More »Lt. Governor unveils updated Indiana Broadband Map
STATEHOUSE (July 10, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced today that the Indiana Broadband Map now reflects the most recent data available, which will create a better understanding of the broadband landscape in the state. “Broadband impacts our lives in a number of different ways — education, workforce, healthcare, …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces New Landmark Ethnic Studies Course and Standards
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today a new landmark ethnic studies course and standards for Indiana schools. Per recently passed legislation by the Indiana General Assembly, beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, all corporations will be required to offer ethnic studies as a one semester high …
Read More »Greene County Man arrested for Felony Child Molesting of 5 Year Old Victim
Linton – (Friday, July 6th) – After an investigation conducted by Indiana State Police Detective Stacy Brown and Trooper Wyatt Phillips, an affidavit was prepared by Detective Brown and approved by Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw. The affidavit indicated probable cause was found that Damian R.Z. Richards, 26 of Bloomfield, …
Read More »St. Malachy Country Fair and Hog Roast Offering Sponsorship/Vendor Opportunities
The Country Fair Committee is excited to announce the date of the Country Fair and Hog Roast. The event will take place on the grounds of St. Malachy on Friday and Saturday, September 14th and 15th, 2018. As you may be aware, the Country Fair is the largest fundraiser for …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Provides School Safety Update & Announces New Program to Help Schools
With only a few weeks remaining before students head back to school, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today provided parents, educators and communities an update on Indiana’s school safety efforts and announced a new program that will make handheld metal detectors available at no cost to schools that want them. “Controlling …
Read More »Sheriff Nevels: Demolition to Make Room for Youth Ranch Cabins, Recreation Areas
BRAZIL, IND. (July 9, 2018) – Indiana’s 92 sheriffs are this summer beginning demolition of three unsafe and unwanted buildings on their new 62-acre Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch, making room for cabins and recreation areas. “Bulldozers and jackhammers will briefly interrupt the serene 62 acres, which will serve as a …
Read More »Hundreds of county leaders to attend July 25 Opioid Summit
The Indiana Supreme Court is convening teams from each county to attend the Statewide Opioid Summit: A Medication Assisted Treatment and Addictions Primer for Justice Professionals. The event is part of the judicial branch’s pledge to help fight the public health crisis. County teams will include judges, prosecutors, public defenders, …
Read More »I-465 Concrete Pavement Patching Begins This Week
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to begin patching concrete pavement work on I-465 between I-69 and I-70 on the city’s northeast side on or after July 12, weather permitting. The work will take place overnights on weekends. Concrete patching is a preservation method allowing crews to …
Read More »I-69 Section 5 construction update – week of July 9
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (July 7, 2018) – The following activities will be occurring this week: The traffic pattern on 2nd Street (SR 45) will change on or after Saturday, July 7. Traffic will move to the far outside lanes to allow crews to remove the median and construct new islands and …
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