Indianapolis – Indiana Economic Development Corporation President Jim Schellinger and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined executives of TinderBox today as the company announced plans to significantly scale up its sales and marketing software solutions operations, rebranding as Octiv and creating hundreds of new high-wage jobs in the next five years. …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Grants to One Room School for 20th Anniversary Celebration
Hendricks County- In celebration of 20 years of service to Hendricks County, the Hendricks County Community Foundation is presenting $1,000 grants to County nonprofits every 20 days in 2016. These 20th Anniversary Board Engagement Grants allow each member of the HCCF Board of Directors to designate a Hendricks County nonprofit that …
Read More »Sarah O’Brien Announces She Will Be Stepping Down From
INDIANAPOLIS – Sarah O’Brien, Vice-Chair for the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE), announced she will be stepping down to address the care of her daughter who has dealt with a variety of medical issues over the years. She will serve through the next SBOE meeting on Wednesday, August 10, …
Read More »Nearly 80 Percent of Drivers Express Significant Anger, Aggression or Road Rage
Indianapolis, IN – Nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year, according to a new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most alarming findings suggest that approximately eight million U.S. drivers engaged in …
Read More »Indiana State Police Forensic Scientist, Kathleen Boone, Receives National Appointment
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced an appointment to the Organization for Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), established to coordinate development of standards and guidelines for the forensic science community. The organization is bringing a uniform structure to what was previously an ad hoc …
Read More »Indiana Deer Hunters provide hunger relief
Indiana Conservation Officers have received the 2015-2016 final tally of meals provided by Indiana Deer Hunters for hunger relief through the Sportsmen’s Benevolent Fund. During the 2015-2016 Indiana deer season, hunters donated 1,333 deer to assist hungry Hoosiers. These donations were coordinated through an effort of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, …
Read More »IMPD officer’s residence and marked patrol targeted by gunfire; suspect in custody
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer’s residence and marked patrol car were struck by gunfire on the city’s East side. Just before 2:30 a.m., on July 12th, 2016, a ten year veteran officer of the IMPD was in his residence with his family, when he heard gunfire …
Read More »Death Investigation Underway at Putnamville Correctional Facility
Putnamville Correctional Facility is currently on lockdown due to an assault and subsequent death of Offender Lawrence Harris DOC#230872. On July 13, 2016 at approximately 5:49 a.m., a radio call was made within the facility for assistance due to an offender on offender assault in a general population dorm. Emergency …
Read More »Brownsburg High School senior selected for American Legion Boys Nation
Kenyth Elijah Cooper, an incoming senior at Brownsburg High School has been selected as a senator for American Legion Boys Nation in the Washington, D.C. area, July 22-30. Boys Nation is an annual American Legion program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on Americanism. Cooper was previously elected as a Governor of …
Read More »AAA Says Pokemon GO a Dangerous Distraction for Drivers
Indianapolis, IN – July 13, 2016 – AAA Hoosier Motor Club is reminding motorists of the dangers associated with playing Pokémon Go while driving. The smartphone game, in which players search for animated characters superimposed on real-life images, has exploded in popularity during the last few days but is a very dangerous distraction …
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