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Pursuit Lands Sullivan Man in Jail with Several Charges

Sullivan, IN – Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Justin Bell observed a vehicle, traveling north on US 41 near County Road 710 North, that proceeded left of center several times. The vehicle was a silver Ford Taurus with an Indiana registration.  Trooper Bell activated …

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INDOT Seeks Public Comment on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a federally mandated four year funding and scheduling document for surface transportation projects in Indiana. Project types involving pavement and bridge facilities, projects addressing safety, congestion, mobility and emergency response …

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McCloud Nature Park Truss Bridge Redecked

Just in time for spring, the iconic truss bridge at McCloud Nature Park has a new deck and is ready for the park’s peak visitation season. Designed by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Park Manager Jim Holtsclaw and completed by the department’s maintenance crew over the winter, the redecking project …

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Farmers’ Market coming to Indianapolis International Airport

INDIANAPOLIS (March 27, 2019) — A new retail dining destination coming to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is working to put more Indiana products in the hands of the airport’s 9.4 million annual travelers. Once completed, The Farmers’ Market, featuring Indiana Grown, will showcase Indiana’s rich culinary landscape by offering …

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Bill Tightening Penalties on Synthetic Drugs Passes Unanimously

(INDIANAPOLIS – March 27, 2019) – The Indiana Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1186 on Tuesday, 48-0, giving the state code a much needed update to deal effectively with synthetic drugs. HB 1186, authored by Rep. Sharon Negele, R-Attica, and sponsored by Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, acknowledges and addresses …

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