INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State …
Read More »Modern Rockville Road Feedback Prioritizes Safety and Congestion Solutions
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 6, 2020) – The Modern Rockville Road project team recently asked the public to identify top priorities for the roadway. Respondents to the June questionnaire were asked about possible congestion and safety solutions. Adding traffic capacity and maintaining pavement were top items identified. Click here to find a …
Read More »Hendricks Power Members Elect New Board Member
Avon, IN — Hendricks Power Cooperative hosted its 84th Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 23rd at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, with the board of directors’ election voting taking place from July 20th to July 23rd. Members were informed of cooperative business updates, including new practices due to COVID-19, patronage …
Read More »Traffic pattern changes upcoming on US 231 under I-70
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces traffic on U.S. 231 under I-70 will be down to one 14’ lane in each direction beginning Monday, August 10, weather permitting. This is scheduled to last through November 20.There will also be overnight closures on U.S. 231 in both directions …
Read More »Virtual Project Office Launches for North Split Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation, in partnership with engineering firm, HNTB, has introduced a virtual project office for the I-65/I-70 North Split Reconstruction Project in downtown Indianapolis. The interactive online platform represents the first-ever virtual project office implemented by INDOT, and the innovative approach allows users to stay engaged …
Read More »Town of Avon Economic Development Department Launches New Website
August 5, 2020: The Town of Avon Economic Development Department recently launched a powerful new website, which can be seen here. The purpose of the organization is to help grow jobs and investment in Avon, Indiana. According to John Taylor, the town’s economic development director, “This exciting new website is carefully designed …
Read More »Pursuit Leads to Arrest of a Clay County Jail Escapee
Vigo County – August 4, 2020, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Indiana State Police Putnamville Trooper Daniel Organ was patrolling in northern Vigo County. While patrolling, he overheard a dispatch put out by Vigo County Central Dispatch Center in reference to a silver passenger car that Timothy Biddy, age 59, of Terre …
Read More »State Road 47 will close Monday in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a small structure replacement project begins on or after Monday, August 10 on State Road 47 in Boone County. The closure on S.R. 47 over Buntin Ditch is located east of S.R. 39 between N. Victor Rd. and Elm Swamp …
Read More »Back to School Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again when parents get excited and students are looking forward to going back to school! The Putnamville State Police Post would like to pass along some safety tips to help make sure that this school year is safe for everyone! Driving Safety Tips ALWAYS watch …
Read More »Shooting Leads to Jasonville Man Wanted for Attempted Murder
Hymera – On July 31, 2020, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom contacted the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post Criminal Investigation Division requesting assistance with an alleged shooting that had occured at 603 East Depot Street in Hymera, Indiana. Detectives arrived at the scene and found probable cause …
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