Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that he has introduced an amendment to the 2018 farm bill that would permanently repeal the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The House is expected to debate the farm bill next week. “WOTUS has been a burden not …

INDIANAPOLIS – In partnership with Piazza Produce, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced today O’Bannon Elementary has been named the 2017-2018 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program School of the Year. O’Bannon Elementary is located within the School City of Hammond. “Providing students access to healthy and nutritious meals and …

TEL AVIV, Israel (May 11, 2018) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined leadership of Cybertech, one of the world’s largest cybersecurity conferences, in Tel Aviv, Israel, as they announced plans to host the inaugural Cybertech Midwest event in Indiana this fall. “We’re thrilled to host the first ever Cybertech Midwest conference …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2018-2019 Family Friendly Schools. The Family Friendly Schools designation recognizes schools excelling in the involvement of families and communities in their children’s education. “Great teachers, engaged families, and an involved community create the necessary environment for our children to be …

We celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding 2018 scholarship recipients at our annual scholarship reception in April sponsored by Stifel Nicholaus. HCCF awarded over $62,000 in college scholarships from 45 different scholarship funds to 36 Hendricks County high school seniors. The evening culminated with a surprise drawing for an additional $2,000 …

BROWNSBURG – Shoppers will enjoy locally grown produce, eggs and meat, artisan baked goods, handcrafted items and more when the Brownsburg Farmers Market presented by IU Health West Hospital returns to the Town Hall Green this summer. The market is open 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 7 through September …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 9, 2018) — The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) received national recognition for its state-of-the-art Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. Awards were presented at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ (NASWA) 2018 Unemployment Insurance Integrity and UI State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) symposium in Houston. DWD was …

Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a male and female yesterday on multiple charges in Monroe County. Jacob Ferguson (20), Indianapolis, was arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Battery on a Police Officer, while Kyla Terrell (25), Ellettsville, was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Marijuana. Just …

BOONE, CLINTON AND TIPPECANOE COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the I-65 project will close the State Road 47 on ramp to I-65 southbound beginning Friday, May 11 at 10 p.m. through Monday, May 14 by 6 a.m. This is for concrete patching on the ramp. Milestone …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces State Road 75 will close between C.R. 200 N. and 350 N. Monday, May 14 from approximately 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Our INDOT maintenance crews will be replacing a pipe at this location. INDOT reminds motorists to use …