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 …
Read More »Avon Schools Announces Teacher of the Year
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 …
Read More »Local Avon Student Awarded Scholarship
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 …
Read More »Duke Energy Foundation provides $250,000 in grants to address opioid addiction in 11 Indiana counties
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 …
Read More »Updated ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County
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 …
Read More »Don’t Ignore Your Bill from DOR, It Could Cost You
INDIANAPOLIS – The last thing Hoosiers want to see in their mailbox is a tax bill, but ignoring it will only make the situation worse by piling on penalties and interest. The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) began issuing notices on July 1 to taxpayers who have outstanding tax debt …
Read More »California-based eHealth Establishing Eastern HQ in Indiana, Adding 500 New High-Wage Jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (July 29, 2019) – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined executives from eHealth Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), a private online health insurance exchange, as the company announced the establishment of its new Eastern U.S. Technology and Operations Headquarters (HQE) in Indianapolis, which is expected to employ up …
Read More »MonoSol expands to Lebanon, adding up to 95 jobs, Career Fair next week
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., July 29, 2019 – MonoSol, one of the fastest-growing companies in Northwest Indiana, is expanding to Lebanon and hiring up to 95 employees for its new manufacturing plant. To help fill those positions, the company is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday, August 8, from 8 a.m. to …
Read More »Back To School Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again when parents get excited and students are looking forward to going back to school! The Indiana State Police would like to pass along some safety tips to help make sure that this school year is safe for everyone! Driving Safety Tips ALWAYS watch for …
Read More »Young girl killed in boat accident at Monroe Lake
An 8 year old girl was killed yesterday evening when she was struck by the propeller of a boat. The girl was boating with her father and friends on Monroe Lake. She was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident. She was transported to IU Health Bloomington where she was pronounced …
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