Indianapolis, IN- In a new paper and accompanying fact sheets, the Economic Policy Institute details the high cost of child care in every state, and outlines the benefits of public investment in early childhood care and education (ECCE), to children, families, society, and the economy. In the new paper, It’s time …
Read More »Avon High School Teen Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
On April 6th 2016 at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Avon Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident in the 1700 block of South County Road 525 East in Avon. Upon their arrival, responding officers with the Avon Police Department and the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department located a …
Read More »Lt. Governor, State and Local Officials Kick Off INDOT 2016 Construction Season
Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb joined Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, construction industry leaders, and officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation today to kick off the State’s 2016 construction season. The event took place near the project site for construction of the new I-69 interchange at 106th Street in Fishers. During …
Read More »South Green & CR 300N Intersection to Close in Brownsburg for Roundabout Construction
BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg will close the intersection of S. Green Street and County Road 300N next month for the construction of a $1.4 million roundabout. Signs are in place to alert motorists that the road will be closed to traffic on or after May 4 for a …
Read More »ISDA now accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
INDIANAPOLIS (April 6, 2016) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is now accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. An expected total of $383,644 in federal funding will come from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and be available to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions, government agencies …
Read More »Kroger Announces Strong Results from American Diabetes Association Fundraising
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – April 6th – The Kroger Co.’s Central Division announced the results of its fundraising campaign on behalf of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Kroger customers and associates made scan donations throughout March, totaling $73,159, a 65% increase over the $44,346 raised in 2015. Kroger is a national …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Awards $10,000 in Grants to Local Tourism Efforts
DANVILLE, IN (April 6, 2016) –Ten Hendricks County organizations, including five first-time recipients, were awarded $10,000 in grant money this spring through the Visit Hendricks County’s Tourism Enhancement and Development Fund. In its eighth year, the fund is used to promote events, enhance marketing efforts and cover other costs that …
Read More »Tax Season Tips – How to Extend Your Time to File or Pay What You Owe
ends April 18, 2016. With only 12 days until the filing deadline, here are some important tips for extending your time to file and paying what you owe. How to Extend Your Time to File If you can’t complete your tax return by the deadline, you can complete an extension …
Read More »Coats Op-ed: Take steps today to reduce national debt
In his final State of the Union address earlier this year, President Obama stated that he wanted “to focus on the next five years, the next 10 years and beyond.” But throughout his remarks, he failed to discuss one of the most important issues our country faces in the coming …
Read More »Clinton Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Vermillion County—Just before noon today, Indiana State Police Detectives from the Lafayette Post, along with ISP Detectives from the Internet Crimes Against Children and Cyber Crimes Units, arrived at 2201 East County Road 1510 South, Clinton, to serve a Vermillion County Circuit Court search warrant related to an active child …
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