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Man charged with multiple hunting violations in Putnam County

David R. McCollough, age 37, of Greencastle was charged with multiple hunting violations after a long investigation conducted by Indiana Conservation Officers. The investigation stemmed from a complaint of hunting from an off-road vehicle (ORV) and trespassing on Nov. 18, 2018 during the time McCollough had claimed to have killed a …

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Voter registration ends Monday

INDIANAPOLIS (October 2, 2019) –Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the November 5th municipal election, you need to register today. Voters registering in the county clerk’s office must do so by the close of business Monday, October 7th, and voters registering online have …

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Butler names Rockwood as new Vice President, Chief of Staff

INDIANAPOLIS—Brent Rockwood ‘00 has been named Vice President, Chief of Staff at Butler University, the University announced today. He will begin his duties November 4. Brent Rockwood Serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, Rockwood will be responsible for leading a range of initiatives intended to advance the University …

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Four Vehicle I-70 Crash Claims the Life of One Person

Indianapolis, IN – A multi-vehicle collision claimed a man’s life this evening. Around 5:47 this evening emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash in the eastbound lanes of I-70 at the 92.6 mile marker. 911 callers were reporting one person was unconscious and citizen had began CPR. …

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5 Ways to Prevent Getting the Flu This Year

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Beginning in early October and ending in late March, flu season starts in about one week. If residents take these five precautions seriously, flu season will be less severe than years’ passed. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza or “flu” is …

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Courts improve process for those seeking protection orders

People who find themselves in need of a protection order may now request one from anywhere they can access the Internet. A new Protection Order E-filing service is now available to individuals, advocates, and attorneys. The new service is for adults and children who need protection from domestic or family …

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Two Traffic Stops Net Several Guns and Drugs

Indianapolis, IN – A pair of traffic stops overnight resulted in three arrests on gun and drug charges. Around 11:45 p.m. Monday September 30th, Trooper Christopher Stout pulled over a white Honda near Washington and Post because neither the driver nor the passenger were wearing a seat belt. When Stout approached …

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