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Arrests made in hit and run that killed three teenagers

INDIANAPOLIS –  On May 28, 2020, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Hit and Run Investigations Detectives with the assistance of the United States Marshall Service arrested 49-year-old Okadema Link and 24-year-old Shantiana Willis for their roles in the deaths of three juvenile pedestrians. Okadema LinkShantiana Willis On May 23, 2020, …

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Hendricks County legislators say Hoosier jobseekers should consider free job training, skilling-up amid COVID-19

STATEHOUSE (May 27, 2020) – Local lawmakers encourage Hoosiers whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of tuition-free training grants offered through Indiana’s Next Level Jobs program. Established in 2017 by a law supported by State Reps. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Jeff Thompson …

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Avon Board of School Trustees Name New Superintendent

Avon, IN—(May 27, 2020) The Avon Board of School Trustees has named Dr. Scott Wyndham as the next Superintendent to lead Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) effective July 1, 2020. He will succeed Dr. Margaret Hoernemann who is retiring after leading the district for eight years. The Board will hold …

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Indiana Startup Plans Product Development for Patented Sanitizing System

INDIANAPOLIS (May 27, 2020) – Indiana-based startup, 3Oe Scientific (3Oe), announced plans today to grow its operations in central Indiana to support its development and growth in the area of sanitization, focusing primarily on the company’s first innovation – a patented, aqueous ozone hand sanitizing system.“Thanks to innovative life sciences companies …

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MPD Detectives Make Arrest in Double Homicide

INDIANAPOLIS – On May 11, 2020, just before 9:45 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to 5632 Portsmouth Ave. on a person stabbed.  When officers arrived, they located three people suffering from injuries consistent with stab or puncture type wounds.  Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) responded and pronounced …

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