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NRC approves new nature preserve, adds to another

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday approved the 270th state-dedicated nature preserve and a significant addition to an existing preserve.   The new sites are the Wapi-nipi Nature Preserve in Wayne County and the Moraine Addition Nature Preserve in Porter County.   Wapi-nipi is a 114-acre property approximately 5 …

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The Indiana Democratic Party Formally Endorses Shelli Yoder for Congress

INDIANAPOLIS – Receiving unanimous support from the Democratic State Central Committee, the Indiana Democratic Party today announced its formal endorsement for Shelli Yoder to be the next congresswoman from Indiana’s 9th U.S. Congressional District.  “Shelli Yoder has made a huge impression with the Indiana Democratic Party. Between raising more than …

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Indiana State Police Will Conduct D.U.I. Checkpoint

On the evening of November 20th and the early morning hours of November 21st, 2015 Indiana State Police troopers will participate in an enforcement check point targeting impaired drivers in Marion County. After the checkpoint, troopers will conduct roving saturation patrols aggressively seeking impaired drivers throughout the Indianapolis District which …

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ISP Increase Patrols during Thanksgiving Holiday “Safe Family Travels”

ISP Increase Patrols during Thanksgiving Holiday “Safe Family Travels” Indianapolis-In an effort to make the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday travel period safer, the Indiana State Police has partnered with approximately 250 other law enforcement agencies statewide in participating in the annual Safe Family Travel, Operation Pull Over campaign. The campaign begins …

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First Lady Karen Pence Announces Successful Phone Drive

Indianapolis – First Lady Karen Pence today announced the collection of 1,367 phones for the HopeLine from Verizon initiative that serves survivors of domestic violence. This second annual phone drive, which the First Lady sponsored throughout the month of October, collects no-longer-used cell phones and accessories to refurbish and sell …

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14 state Parks to Close Temporarily for Deer Reductions

Select Indiana state parks will close temporarily to allow for controlled deer reductions in the coming weeks. The dates for the temporary closings are Nov. 16 and 17, and Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The state parks affected are Clifty Falls, Fort Harrison, Harmonie, Lincoln, McCormick’s Creek, Ouabache, Pokagon, Potato …

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