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Indiana State Police Husband and Wife Announce Their Retirements

(Indianapolis, IN)-Two members of the Indiana State Police, who have been married for almost 24 years have recently announced their retirement from the Department following a combined total of more than 60 years of law enforcement experience. Master Trooper Richard R. Crawford Master Trooper Richard R. Crawford, a native of …

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Indiana Identified as a National Leader in Computer Science Education

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today shared a new report highlighting Indiana as a national leader in computer science education. Created by Code.Org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, the 2019 State of Computer Science Education praises Indiana for being one …

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Butler Professor’s DNA Research Could Help Cure Genetic Diseases

INDIANAPOLIS—Many life-threatening diseases come from slight variations in our genetic codes. A problem with the BRCA1 gene makes a person more prone to certain cancers, for example, and mutations of the hemoglobin-Beta gene can lead to sickle cell anemia. Not everyone with genetic mutations will develop the associated conditions, but …

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IndyGo Red Line Successful Week of Service

INDIANAPOLIS (September 10, 2019) – IndyGo opened the Red Line on September 1, the city’s first rapid transit line. The line received overwhelming public interest with people boarding the service more than 64,000 times in the opening week. “We are thrilled to see such a positive response to the Red …

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Brownsburg 9-11 Memorial to be Dedicated on Patriots Day

BROWNSBURG, IN (September 6, 2019) – A recently constructed “9-11 Memorial at Arbuckle Commons” will be dedicated in a formal ceremony at 10:00am on September 11th, 2019. Brownsburg Fire Chief Larry Alcorn will lead a group of speakers from local public safety and Brownsburg Town Government to talk about the …

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Weekend Work: Construction around Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Transportation encourages motorists to plan ahead for another full weekend of construction in Marion County. Contractors will be working to repair winter damage, extend the life spans of pavement and bridges, and perform maintenance in five interstate work zones around the Indianapolis metro area.  To …

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