Planning for a massive, year-long celebration to commemorate Indiana’s Bicentennial or 200th anniversary as a state has begun, and help is needed at the local level to plan activities in Hendricks County in 2016. Local residents, business and civic leaders interested in learning about volunteer opportunities are encouraged to attend …
Read More »Benham fills Brownsburg Town Council seat
Sean Benham was elected in a precinct caucus on September 12 to fill the Brownsburg Town Council Ward 5 seat. He has previously served on the Town’s Redevelopment Commission, Economic Development Commission, Brownsburg Improvement Committee, and the Comprehensive Plan steering committee. Benham has worked as a Risk Control Consultant with CNA …
Read More »Donnelly: ‘Past Time’ Congress Reauthorizes Export-Import Bank
Washington, D.C. – More than two months after the charter of the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank expired, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly once again urged Congress to work together to reauthorize the Bank. The Ex-Im Bank serves as the official export credit agency of the United States and helps facilitate the export …
Read More »Governor Pence Names Deborah Frye Director of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Indianapolis – Today, Governor Mike Pence named Deborah Frye as Executive Director of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA), effective today. She has served as Deputy Director/Chief of Staff for PLA since September 2014 and previously worked as Compliance Director at PLA. Prior to her role with PLA, she owned …
Read More »Brownsburg Police Department Offers Safe Spot for Online Sales Exchanges
The Brownsburg Police Department offers a safe environment for residents to conduct their online exchanges and transactions in its parking lot or lobby. Please call ahead during normal business hours or to ask questions (317) 852-1109 ext. 2138 or 2127. NOTE: Firearms sales and purchases are prohibited on town property.
Read More »Coats: Democrats Should Allow Up-or-Down Vote on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today spoke on the Senate floor and called on Senate Democrats to allow an up-or-down vote on the resolution of disapproval on President Obama’s Iran deal. Coats cited the lack of information about Iran’s secret deals with the International Atomic Energy Agency as …
Read More »State launches College Go! campaign with new college-planning resource
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is kicking off the state’s annual “College GO!” campaign this month with a new-and-improved resource to guide Hoosier families through every step of the college and career planning process. The new Learn More Indiana website (LearnMoreIndiana.org) includes practical college- and career-readiness activities, tools to …
Read More »Scarecrows Frame Courthouse Square During Month of October
DANVILLE, IN (September 16, 2015) –With that crisp chill in the air, and the changing color of the leaves around town, it’s time for one of the most exciting Downtown Danville traditions—the Scarecrows are coming! “The annual Scarecrow display traditionally brings in visitors from all over the state to visit …
Read More »Ricker's and The Path Home Welcomes Wounded Warrior to New Home
ANDERSON, In – Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM, Ricker’s and The Path Home will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome local disabled veteran, Tim Senkowski, and his family to their new home in Anderson, Indiana. The Path Home, a non-for-profit organization that helps veterans and their families, began …
Read More »State Senator Mike Delph Declines to Enter 2016 U.S. Senate race
It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Indiana State Senate District 29. With the unexpected retirement announcement of United States Senator Dan Coats taking place during a very busy 2015 session of the Indiana General Assembly, my attention was rightfully focused on serving my constituents …
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