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Free curbside leaf pick-up for residents in Town limits starts the week of October 21. Residents may put leaves in recyclable, paper bags behind the curb edge to take advantage of this free Town service. The bag should be closed securely and light enough for one person to lift. Residents …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is revising its construction plan for this weekend due to weather.  Some restrictions have been canceled or removed.  Lane Restrictions I-465 WB from Allisonville Rd. to U.S. 31 (Meridian St.)Two lanes open 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. SaturdayOne lane open 9 p.m. Saturday …

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 22, 2019) – State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) was recently selected to serve as a member of two national education boards, where he will collaborate with education leaders from across the country.    Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) As a member of the Hoover Education Success Initiative Practitioner Council at …

It’s that time of year again for drivers to be aware of deer darting into and crossing the roadways.  The Putnamville State Police Post would like to pass along a few safety tips to help you avoid a possible collision with a deer this year.   Be cautious while driving during …

After eight years of greeting potential students with the news of their admission to Butler University, running down bones at Hinkle Fieldhouse to officially get basketball games started, and serving as Butler’s all-around ambassador, Butler Blue III will retire at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. Butler’s Director of External …

INDIANAPOLIS (October 22, 2019) – On Sunday, October 27, IndyGo will make minor schedule adjustments to improve-on time performance on selected fixed routes and on the Red Line. Fixed Route Changes: Routes 8, 10, 21, and 87 will have minor time changes and will no longer serve Washington Square Mall.Routes 5, 6, and 10 will …

Brownsburg — The Town of Brownsburg is seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on the municipality’s boards and commissions. Seats are open for terms beginning January 2020 on the Town’s Board of Zoning Appeals, Redevelopment Authority, Redevelopment Commission, and Park Board. Appointments will also be made to …

Many judges, magistrates, and commissioners were recognized by Chief Justice Loretta Rush for their commitment to higher education and their long-time service. Twenty-six judicial officers received an Indiana Judicial College certificate, and eighteen were honored for Years of Service on the bench. The honors were presented at an annual judicial …

INDIANAPOLIS(Oct. 18, 2019) – Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.2 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The last time Indiana’s unemployment rate was lower than 3.2 percent was December 2000. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed …

DALLAS, Texas – As over 1,500 home cooks, chefs, and professional cooking teams began competition in Dallas, World Food Championships’ (WFC) CEO and president, Mike McCloud announced this morning that the competition’s Final Table will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana in spring 2020. Indianapolis will be next in line to …