Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence and First Lady Karen Pence, Indiana’s Bicentennial Ambassador, today joined the Indiana Archives and Records Administration (IARA) in Clark County for an event commemorating one of Indiana’s founders, Jonathan Jennings. At the event, the Governor offered remarks about the significance of former Governor Jennings’ role …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg reminds residents to follow fireworks laws and safety guidelines
The Town of Brownsburg encourages residents to keep safety in mind as they celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, particularly when it comes to the use of fireworks. The Indiana fireworks law permits only individuals over 18 to purchase fireworks, and a person 18 or older must be present when …
Read More »Coats: End Payments that Reward Terrorism
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued a statement regarding the inclusion of a provision to include the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in existing provisions that restrict funding to the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the 2017 State, Foreign Operations …
Read More »State announces plans for 2016 Summer Cooling Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has released plans for the 2016 Summer Cooling Program through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which begins July 1st and concludes August 12th. As one of IHCDA’s key community service programs, LIHEAP’s program focus is to help keep …
Read More »Chip and Seal Operation begins Thursday on US 52 in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will have lane closures on U.S. 52 beginning on or after Thursday, June 30, weather permitting. U.S. 52 will be chip and sealed from I-65 to the Boone/Clinton County line. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route. Depending on …
Read More »Local JAG Specialists Recognized at State Ceremony
Indianapolis – Indiana’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) specialists gathered in Indianapolis today to learn new techniques designed to continue their success in helping young Hoosiers improve their employability skills and graduate from high school. Additionally, more than 50 educators and schools were recognized for their efforts over the previous …
Read More »State Police Partners with Texas Roadhouse for Annual Special Olympics “Tip-a-Cop” Event Tonight in Southport
Indianapolis – The Indiana State Police and the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in Southport are hosting a “Tip-a-Cop” fundraising event tonight, June 30th, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. The restaurant is located at 4335 Southport Crossing Drive, Indianapolis and all donations will go directly to Special Olympics of Indiana. A State …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting in the 3100 Block of Brouse Avenue
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting that left a man dead. Shortly after 8 p.m. on June 29th, IMPD officers responded to a person shot in the 3100 block of Brouse Avenue. Officers located 25-year-old Phillip Brown, in the outdoor common …
Read More »Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearer names, uniforms announced
INDIANAPOLIS (June 29, 2016) –Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) Executive Director Mark Newman, Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance President and CEO Kim Smith and Bicentennial Torch Relay State Director Noelle Szydlyk today unveiled the names of more than 2,000 Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay torchbearers, as well …
Read More »Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant Open Application Announcement
National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG) applications for the 2016 fall semester are now being accepted! The NGSG guarantees 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard that attend one of the approved NGSG eligible schools. Students can attend either full-time …
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