As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, the Indiana State Police Indianapolis Post is warning Hoosiers against drinking and driving impaired. Statewide, the Indiana State Police is taking part in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization to educate motorists about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Now …
Read More »S. Keystone Avenue bridge over I-465 closes Monday for replacement
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 19, 2021) – The first of two long-term bridge closures in southern Marion County is scheduled to begin next week. The South Keystone Avenue bridge over I-465 is scheduled to close Monday, Aug. 23, and is expected to remain closed for about four months. The detour will follow …
Read More »Sycamore Services in Danville among the companies to receive $1.58M to assist adults with disabilities announced by Lt. Gov. Crouch
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch today announced 12 communities that have partnered with non-profits will receive more than $1.58 million in federal funding through Round 2 of the Community Connections for People with Disabilities grant program. CCPWD is offered through a partnership between the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs …
Read More »Hendricks County farm among 73 farms receiving historic homestead award
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 18, 2021) — Today, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler presented 73 family farms with a Hoosier Homestead Award, recognizing their family’s longstanding commitment to Indiana agriculture. To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned …
Read More »Governor selects two from Hendricks County among appointees for new advisory board
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. All Payer Claims Database Advisory Board The governor made seven appointments to the new board: Cheryl Ackerman (Carmel), CFO of Proteus, LLC, who will serve until June 30, 2023.Mike Hampton (Avon), director of regulatory …
Read More »Indiana Family and Social Services Administration names new chief medical officer
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is reenforcing its commitment to improving the overall health and well-being of Hoosiers by announcing Maria Finnell, M.D., M.S. as its new chief medical officer. Dr. Maria Finnell, M.D., M.S. Dr. Finnell most recently served as the director of clinical …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita: ‘We will continue to advocate for protecting Hoosiers from sex offenders’
A federal appeals court this week upheld Indiana’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), affirming the arguments presented by Attorney General Todd Rokita and his team. “Indiana’s sex offender registry is designed to protect children, families and all Hoosiers from those who have committed sex offenses,” Attorney General Rokita said. “The …
Read More »INDOT’s West Central District to hold hiring fair Thursday
WEST CENTRAL, INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces it will hold a statewide hiring fair on Thursday, August 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The West Central District hiring event will take place at the Crawfordsville Subdistrict Office located at 139 West 300 North, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces Governor’s Public Health Commission Group to be led by former State Sen. Luke Kenley, former public health commissioner Dr. Judy Monroe
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced he is establishing a 15-member commission to examine Indiana’s public health system and make recommendations to improve its structure, funding and operations. “Our public health system has been around for almost 140 years, and it’s overdue for a thorough look so that …
Read More »Slowdowns of I-465 traffic scheduled on southwest side
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 17, 2021) – Expect I-465 traffic delays after 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights, weather permitting, during installation of overhead electric transmission lines just east of S.R. 37/Harding Street.Police are scheduled to assist utility contractors with 20-minute rolling slowdowns of I-465 traffic between S.R. 67/Kentucky Avenue and I-65 …
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