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ISP Detectives Locate Missing 13 Year Old from Florida

Indianapolis, IN – A 13 year old girl, who was reported as a runaway by her family in Florida, December 25, 2023, was located in Indianapolis yesterday. Detectives from the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District January 30, 2024, were contacted by law enforcement in Florida who were following a lead on …

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Silver Alert issued for missing Brownsburg woman

Shirl Conner Brownsburg – On 01/30/2024 at approximately 11:30am, a silver alert was issued for a missing Hendricks County woman. Hendricks County Sheriff’s Detectives are attempting to locate Shirl Conner, 69, of Brownsburg, who has been reported missing since approximately 1/23/2024. Shirl Conner is believed to be in extreme danger and may …

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Hendricks County legislators: House unanimously approves 13th check for state’s public retirees

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2024) – Legislation providing a 13th check to retired public employees is now one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure, according to Hendricks County lawmakers.The legislation, co-authored by State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville), Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Jeff Thompson …

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Brownsburg Community School Board of Trustees Announces the Retirement of Superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp

Dr. Jim Snapp This morning, in a message sent to Brownsburg Community School Corporation parents, the Brownsburg Community School Board of Trustees announced that Superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp announced his retirement effective January 15th, 2024. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kat Jessup and Assistant Superintendent for Operations Shane …

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Cash authors bill to protect special education students

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2024) – State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) during the 2024 legislative session is working to better protect Hoosier students in special education classrooms. Cash authored House Bill 1073, which if passed, would require school corporations to have electronic recording equipment in each designated special education classroom, seclusion …

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Rep. Haggard honors officers with proclamation on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) (left) displays his proclamation recognizing Indiana law enforcement officials for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with Plainfield Police Chief Kyle Prewitt (right) Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was established in 2015 to …

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2024 rings in the Hendricks County Bicentennial

DANVILLE, IN (January 5, 2023) – The New Year is upon us and citizens of Hendricks County have something extra special to celebrate. In 2024, we’ll wish a Happy 200th Birthday to the county and many are already thinking about events and projects to commemorate the Bicentennial. The Bicentennial Committee …

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