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Indiana Department of Education Releases STEM Strategic Plan

INDIANAPOLIS– The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released its six-year science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) strategic plan. “An education built upon science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is vital for academic success and life beyond high school,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick,Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Today marks a continuation …

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Marion County Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 9, 2018)– Indianapolis resident Tamika Matlock, 35, pled guilty to unemployment insurance fraud in Marion County Superior Court Criminal Division 24 on Nov. 7, 2018. Through the use of agency records, an Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) employee began an investigation and determined that Matlock was working and receiving wages while claiming unemployment insurance …

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Tips Lead to Arrest of Suspect in Theft of State Police Handgun

Parke County – Tuesday morning at 10:00, Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post were contacted by the Parke County Sheriff’s Office regarding information of the stolen handgun from an Indiana State Police commission. Logan J. Blubaugh The Parke County Sheriff’s Office received a tip earlier this morning regarding …

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Town of Brownsburg Food Drive Now Underway

BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg kicked off its annual “Let’s Give” food drive Monday to help a local pantry keep shelves stocked with non-perishable items through the holiday season. Town staff encourages the community’s support of the canned and boxed items collection so area families in need can keep …

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Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of an Indianapolis Man

Indianapolis, IN –  State Police are investigating an overnight single vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Indianapolis man.  Just after 2 o’clock Saturday morning dispatchers began receiving emergency calls of a serious crash on the ramp from I-74 eastbound to I-465 southbound on the city’s west side. Emergency …

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Governor and First Lady Host Trick-or-Treaters at the Governor’s Residence

Hundreds visited the Governor’s Residence to trick-or-treat this Halloween. Volunteers wore basketball-themed costumes. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb wore Pacers warm-ups, and First Lady Janet Holcomb wore Fever warm-ups. The governor, first lady and volunteers passed out candy, donated by Frankfort-based Zachary Confections, and mini basketballs. First Dog Henry Holcomb dressed …

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Medical Diagnostics Company Growing Central Indiana Footprint

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2018) – MiraVista Diagnostics, a developer of diagnostic tests for fungal diseases, announced plans today to expand its operations in central Indiana, creating up to 31 new jobs by 2021.  “Ranked No. 2 in the nation for worldwide exports, Indiana has quickly established itself as a global …

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