INDIANAPOLIS (December 11, 2017) – A new study released by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) reports on the growing impact that tourism has on the Indiana economy. The study indicates that travel, tourism and hospitality supports over 242,000 jobs and contributes $12.2 billion in …

December 8, 2017–INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced R. Scott Sirk as his appointment to the Hancock County Circuit Court. Judge Sirk will succeed Judge Richard D. Culver who retired in October 2017. Judge Sirk is currently commissioner for the Hancock County courts and has served in that …

Dec 7, 2017–Putnamville—This afternoon, troopers from the Putnamville Post again utilized aircraft for their speed enforcement efforts.   Indiana State Police Sergeant Lee Wright, from the ISP Aviation Section, piloted his Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the Putnamville District, and joined forces with Putnamville District officers, Lieutenant Dan Jones, Sergeant Jared …

Plainfield, IN._ – Thirty-three Plainfield-area people received free dental services from Dental Care at Plainfield on Saturday, November 4 as part of Free Dentistry Day. Dr. Katherine Boehm, Dr. Anna Jouravlev and team provided free oral health care to the community during Free Dentistry Day, a program initiated to provide dental care to the growing number of Americans without dental insurance. The doctors and team members provided over $10,800 worth of dentistry, including free cleanings, fillings and extractions to local people throughout the day. “We are very pleased with the success of this event,” said Dr. Boehm. “Unfortunately, many people do not see a dentist on a routine basis. We were honored to open our doors to those in our community and volunteer our time and resources to make sure they received the care they need and deserve.” The team of Dental Care at Plainfield Crossing would like to thank all of the dedicated volunteers for joining the team and donating their services to help throughout the day. One third of Americans are living without dental insurance and current economic conditions leave little room to afford dental procedures. Without events like Free Dentistry Day, dental care simply isn’t an option for many uninsured people. Each year, thousands of patients are given free dental care, with millions of dollars in free dentistry provided by dentists and their teams at Free Dentistry Day events nationwide. ABOUT DENTAL CARE AT PLAINFIELD CROSSING Dr. Boehm, Dr. Jouravlev and team are proud to serve the Plainfield community, providing first-class general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry and outstanding patient service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 317-707-7575 or visit www.dentalcareatplainfieldcrossing.com [1].

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today announced he will host an event on March 29, 2018 in Indiana to recognize Hoosier Vietnam Veterans. U.S. Senator John McCain [R-Ariz.], Vietnam War Veteran, POW, and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Donnelly to make the announcement.  WATCH: Donnelly …

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced H. Res. 648 last night to designate August 3, 2018 as “National Ernie Pyle Day” in honor of native Hoosier and Pulitzer Prize-winning World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle. “Ernie Pyle is one of the most beloved and respected war correspondents in …

A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on I-65 while he was running from a state trooper. The man has been identified as 26 year old Timothy Williams Jr of New Castle Indiana. The incident began when a trooper pulled up to assist a disabled …

The Indiana Institute for Working Families announces the release of Wages, Wealth, & Poverty: Where Hoosier Women Stand & Ways Our State Can Close the Gaps. The report uses national, state, and county level data on earnings, assets, and poverty rates to shine a light on women’s financial well-being in Indiana. …

Washington, D.C. – In its newest lifetime rankings of the U.S. Senate, the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University recognized Senator Joe Donnelly as the second-most bipartisan Senator since 1993. He is the highest ranking Senator on the index currently serving in the Senate. …

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) spoke on the House floor to honor Joe George, a sailor who showed exceptional bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor and saved six men trapped on the USS Arizona.  Click here to view Congressman Banks’ speech.  Text of the speech follows:  “Thank …