Johnson County – An afternoon crash on I-65 in Johnson County caused major headaches for evening commuters. At approximately 4:15 p.m. a semi pulling an empty box trailer struck another semi, starting a chain reaction crash involving seven vehicles. As a result of this crash, I-65 NB at the 92 mile …
Read More »Narcotic Investigations by the Clean Team Results in Six Arrests in Miami and Fulton Counties
Miami and Fulton Counties – Three narcotic investigations by members of the CLEAN Team has resulted in six total arrests from Fulton and Miami Counties. As part of a narcotics investigation, officers from the CLEAN Team served a Fulton County search warrant on a home and property at 2420 South …
Read More »DSI Golf Classic raises $17,000 for children with disabilities
Developmental Services, Inc.’s annual Golf Classic raised $17,000 for children with disabilities Wednesday, June 1st at Otter Creek in Columbus. Frank Mingione, Nico Mingione, Michael Traylor, and Matt Traylor shot a 20-under-par 52 to win the 31st annual benefit scramble. Matt Traylor also hit a hole-in-one on Otter Creek’s famed …
Read More »Governor Pence Appoints Quinn Buckner and Bloomington Executive Melanie Walker (Hart) to Indiana University Board of Trustees
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today named Melanie S. Walker (Hart) and William “Quinn” Buckner as trustees to the Indiana University Board of Trustees. “Quinn Buckner is a business leader, philanthropist, Olympian and Hoosier basketball legend,” said Governor Pence. “He epitomizes the Hoosier spirit and tradition that are synonymous with …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Grants to Meals on Wheels of Hendricks County 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 …
Read More »Indy Chamber Awards GoGlobal Grants to Support Export Growth of Local Employers
The Indy Chamber recently awarded its first ever GoGlobal grants to three local firms looking to enter or grow their export services globally. Grant recipients include: Candy Dynamics, DIVSYS and Thomas Medical, who each received grants of $5,000. The GoGlobal grants were established in partnership with JPMorgan Chase to recognize …
Read More »Governor Pence Expresses Interest in Expanding Pre-K Education for Disadvantaged Children
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence sent a letter to Secretary Sylvia Burwell of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing interest in expanding pre-K education for disadvantaged children. HHS oversees the Preschool Development Program grants authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act. “Because of the success of our …
Read More »Family-Owned Logistics Provider Adding Jobs in Indianapolis
Indianapolis – Merchandise Warehouse, a third-party logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing services, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2019. As part of its hiring plans, the company is committed to continuing to hire many of its employees through the Edna …
Read More »2016 Indiana State Department of Agriculture Photo Contest
INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2016) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is now accepting submissions for the 9th annual photo contest, which was created to showcase the hard work and contributions made by Hoosier farmers. The contest is open to the general public, and winning photographs will be featured at this year’s state fair. …
Read More »Indiana Competes Coalition Continues Growth, Advocacy for Non-Discrimination Policies
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Competes announced today the coalition of businesses which have signed on in support of statewide anti-discrimination legislation in Indiana has grown to more than 500 – strengthening the business community’s collective voice in support of equality for all Hoosiers. Indiana Competes was formed in response to …
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