Indiana is partnering with seven other states in an effort to boost conservation benefits that focus on monarch butterflies and other wildlife. The multi-state Regional Conservation Stewardship Program encourages landowners to establish monarch-friendly plantings along with other enhancements to control brush and weeds and protect them from pesticides; and improving …
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 31, 2019 – August is National Breastfeeding Month, an ideal time to raise awareness of breastfeeding benefits to babies – especially premature and fragile infants. World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7 – also proclaimed by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb as Breastfeeding Week in Indiana – was created to empower …
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Plainfield, IN – A two vehicle crash claimed two lives this afternoon. Just after 2:15 p.m. emergency crews were called to the eastbound lanes of I-70 near the exit for SR 267 for a serious crash. Upon arrival, first responders found a heavily damaged full size van with two occupants had …
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close a portion of I-465 on the Southeast side for 15 days. I-465 EB/NB will be closed from I-65 to I-70 on the Southeast side. The first closure will begin on August 9 and run through August 24. After the Labor Day …
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INDIANAPOLIS – INDOT is encouraging drivers to think about alternate routes as Gen Con heads into the city this week. Gen Con is expected to bring in around 65,000 people to the city this week. I-70 EB and WB is closed from I-465 to the South Split until Monday, August 5. …
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TRY ALPACA YOGA AT THIS WEEK’S MARKET Love animals and yoga? Try something new with Alpaca Yoga hosted by Montrose Farms at this week’s Farmers Market! The 5 to 6 p.m. session will be appropriate for all yoga levels, with the friendly creatures wandering around to greet you gently. Sign …
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AVON, IN (JULY 29, 2019) – Avon Community School Corporation’s Andy Mohr Teacher of the Year is Avon High School Teacher Stephanie Chenoweth. She was selected by a committee comprised of local community members. Stephanie Chenoweth Mrs. Chenoweth has taught Geography, U.S. History and History of the World at AHS …
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INDIANAPOLIS – July 30, 2019 – The retired membership of the Indiana State Teachers Association awarded two scholarships valued at more than $2,500 each at an awards luncheon on Thursday, July 25. Local Avon High School graduate Katie Sesslar was one of the scholarship recipients. Sesslar has been actively involved …
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PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Indiana’s largest electric supplier is helping address opioid addiction in Indiana — a problem in too many of the communities it serves. The Duke Energy Foundation announced today $250,000 in grants to tackle unique aspects of the issue. Ivy Tech Community College will receive $175,000 to educate …
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BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the updated schedule for ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County. Below is the following schedule for resurfacing the ramps at Exit 130 and Exit 133, weather permitting: • I-65 southbound exit ramp to Whitestown Parkway closing Monday, August 5 from …
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