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Avon Man Injured in I-70 Rollover Crash in Putnam County

Putnam County—Saturday evening at 5:56, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a pickup truck pulling a camper rollover crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 30 mile marker. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2017 Dodge pickup pulling a camper and driven by 61-year-old …

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Donnelly Commemorates POW-MIA Recognition Day in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Ind. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly joined servicemembers, veterans, and families of American prisoners of war and those missing in action at the Indiana War Memorial to honor POW-MIA Recognition Day, which is observed each year on Friday, September 21. Senator Donnelly at the Indiana War Memorial to …

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gBETA Indy Announces “Fall 2018” Cohort

Indianapolis, IN – Nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor has announced the participants of its gBETA Indy Fall 2018 cohort. The five participating startups range from a company automating emotion recognition for user experience researchers to a consumer app for organizing, editing, and sharing baby milestone photos. Descriptions for all five …

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August Indiana Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 21, 2018) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.5 percent for August and remains lower than the national rate of 3.9 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for more than four years. The monthly unemployment rate …

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Putnamville District Holds Annual Inspection

Putnamville—Thursday, the Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville held its annual inspection and audit of personnel and equipment. Eighty-five enforcement personnel passed through today’s event. Commanders inspected the uniform appearance and the commission and equipment of all troopers and detectives from the Putnamville Post, as well as some officers from …

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One Person Dead in Sullivan County Highway Vehicle Crash

Sullivan County—Thursday morning at 7:46, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a motor vehicle crash on County Road 700 South, just east of County Road 300 East. The crash injured the driver and claimed the life of the passenger, both county highway employees. Preliminary investigation revealed …

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Watch out for slow-moving farm equipment

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 18, 2018) — Harvest season is officially underway, which means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana’s rural roads. To keep Hoosiers safe this year, state agencies are asking motorists to be alert, patient and responsible, as they share the road with these large vehicles. “With more than 14 …

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