YORKTOWN (July 3, 2019) – Twenty-seven Hoosier foster children received gently used bicycles and new helmets this week, thanks in part to a generous donation by the state’s LaRue Carter Memorial Hospital. The children and their foster families were invited to a public park Monday afternoon to receive the bikes …
Read More »Indiana State Police To Have Extra 4th Of July Patrols
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post would like to encourage safe travels during this Fourth of July holiday. To help ensure the safety of all motorists during this holiday period, the Indiana State Police will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) and DUIEP (Driving Under …
Read More »Full closures planned for I-65, I-70 on the south side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close parts of I-65 and I-70 on the south side of Indianapolis. All lanes will be closed on I-65 SB from the South Split to I-465 starting July 12 at 9 p.m. The closure will last for 9 days and all lanes …
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Asks Public Not to Call 911 with Fireworks Complaints
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest weekends for dispatchers in the Marion County Sheriff’s 911 Center. This year, the 911 Center expects to answer over 3,000 911 Calls on the 4th of July alone. Unless someone is injured, or property is damaged by fireworks, the Marion …
Read More »Hymera Man Arrest for Sexual Misconduct With a Minor
Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in December 2018, after receiving information that a 16 year old female had been sexually abused. The investigation revealed that Michael A. Hughes, age 50, of Hymera, Indiana, allegedly had been engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor. After reviewing …
Read More »Researchers Visit Indianapolis to Gather Information for Indy Music Strategy, Attend Indy Music Social
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN, July 2019) The Indy Music Strategy, an economic development project exploring the music economy and ecology in Indianapolis, is moving forward into its second phase. The project, conducted by partners from the Indy Chamber, Visit Indy, the City of Indianapolis, CICF, Live Nation and a number of other …
Read More »Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council launches new executive education program for growth-oriented local ‘Latinx’ employers & entrepreneurs
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 1, 2019) The Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council (HBC) is launching a new program, ‘Accelerate Latinx powered by Interise’ to provide management training to Hispanic business owners across the Indianapolis region. Accelerate Latinx is a partnership with national economic development non-profit Interise, utilizing its award-winning StreetWise ‘MBA’™ …
Read More »Two from Hendricks County Among Gov. Holcomb’s Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards, commissions, and task forces. Board of Registration for Soil Scientists The Governor made four new appointments to the board, who will serve until June 30, 2023: Robert Jones (Carlisle), project manager with the …
Read More »No Brownsburg Farmers Market on July 4th; Kids Business Day at the Market on July 11th
The Brownsburg Farmers Market will not be open on the 4th of July, but there’s plenty to look forward to at the market this season! July 11 is Kids in Business Day when children ages 5 to 17 will sell their own crafts, baked goods, jewelry, cards, original artwork and …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Reminds Residents of Fireworks Laws and Safety Guidelines
The Town of Brownsburg encourages residents to keep safety in mind as they celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, particularly when it comes to the use of fireworks. The Indiana fireworks law permits only individuals over 18 to purchase fireworks, and a person 18 or older must be present when …
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