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 …

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb has declared September 24-30, 2017 as Indiana Rail Safety Week in conjunction with U.S. Rail Safety Week that will take place in all 50 states. Our goal is to increase rail safety awareness by working together on national rail safety week. Indiana State Police, …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention (Partners) welcomed three new members during their 20th annual conference and trade show on September 20. ARaymond Tinnerman, Decatur Plastic Products (DPP), and PK USA were welcomed as new members. This milestone year of the conference took place during Pollution Prevention Week …

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions.   Code Revision Commission The governor made one new appointment to the Indiana Code Revision Commission: Allison Karns (Carmel), legislative director for Governor Holcomb, will join the commission. Her term expires August 31, 2019. Indiana …

Hoosier high school students across the state will participate in College Application Day on September 29. Thirteen Indiana colleges will waive their fees in recognition of College Application Day, and more than 50 events will occur statewide—making this Indiana’s biggest College Application Day since joining the initiative in 2013. College …

Hendricks Co – Indiana Conservation Officers have been investigating Brownsburg Taxidermy located in Brownsburg, IN for the past year and a half.    The owner of the business, Kevin McGrotty allegedly collected thousands of dollars from his clients and has guaranteed his clients completed work, but has failed to do the …

On Tuesday, September 26 during the first U.S. Rail Safety Week (RSW), September 24-30, Indiana Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail safety education organization, will join with Amtrak and local, state, federal and railroad law enforcement officers for “Operation Clear Track,” a one-day, three-hour surge to raise awareness and enforce railroad …

Hunger in Hendricks County is a real issue with over 15,000 residents, or 1 in every 10, living in food insecure homes meaning they don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Thankfully, Hendricks County is home to the Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition (HCFPC) which is made up …