Oct 4, 2017–STATEHOUSE – Last night, the U.S. Senate confirmed Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Affairs. McKinney was nominated by President Trump in July to serve in the newly-created role. “Ted McKinney brings …

October 3, 2017–Vigo County—This morning at 9:30, Indiana State Police officers served a Vigo County Division 1 arrest warrant on 52-year-old Lorna Lee Cottom at 7125 North Stevenson Street, Terre Haute, IN. Cottom was incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail on one count of Burglary (Level 4 felony) and one …

Delphi, IN – Thus far, the Indiana State Police, with assistance from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and many other police agencies have followed up on thousands of tips related to the murders Abigail Williams and Liberty German.  Of these tips well over a hundred have included references …

INDIANAPOLIS – In accordance with an order by the President of the United States, Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the senseless and horrific attack in Las Vegas. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on October …

FISHERS, Ind. (Oct. 2, 2017) – Fuzic, a marketing tech platform that provides custom audio advertising and licensed music for location-based businesses, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 255 new, high-wage jobs by 2020. “The rapid growth of Fuzic and Indiana’s tech community is …

October 2, 2017–INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Eric J. Holcomb today introduced Indiana’s Next Level Recovery website (IN.gov/Recovery) to be the online entry point for all state resources on the opioid crisis.   “The Next Level Recovery website will be the front porch for Hoosiers looking for information and resources on opioid addiction,” …

October 2, 2017–Vermillion County—Current Vermillion Township Trustee Anna “Denise” Mitchell submitted herself to the Vermillion County Jail in response to a Vermillion County Circuit Court warrant issued against her for two felony counts.   The 57-year-old Mitchell of Newport, IN. was incarcerated on one count of Official Misconduct (level 6 …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Flu season has just begun, and public health officials at the Hendricks County Health Department are urging residents to get their flu shot to prevent the spread of influenza this season.   “Getting your flu shot early in the flu season, which usually runs between October …

AVON, IN—(SEPTEMBER 29, 2017) U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 342 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2017. Maple Elementary is one of seven schools in Indiana to receive this honor. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. “National Blue Ribbon Schools are active demonstrations of preparing every child for a bright future,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to the honorees. “You are visionaries, innovators and leaders. You have much to teach us: some of you personalize student learning, others engage parents and communities in the work and life of your local schools and still others develop strong and forward-thinking leaders from among your teaching staff.” The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools where students achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. This coveted award affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Now in its 35th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed recognition on more than 8,500 schools. On Nov. 6-7, the Secretary and the Department of Education will celebrate with these honorees at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. All schools are honored in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates: · Exemplary High Performing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. · Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s subgroups and all students over the past five years. Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The Department invites National Blue Ribbon School nominations from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Department of Defense Education Activity and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by The Council for American Private Education (CAPE). Here is a link to Secretary DeVos’ announcement: https://youtu.be/e_YqQtf1GaY [1] *Attached photo is of Maple Elementary Teachers and Principal

Clay County—On Monday, September 25, 2017, Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post were contacted by a rural Greencastle (Putnam County) resident about a theft. The victim reported his Rugar .357 magnum and Rugar .44 magnum were stolen by a juvenile known to the family.   The juvenile was …