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Hundreds of Indiana schools request handheld metal detectors

INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2018) – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today reported that 3,228 total handheld metal detectors have been requested by 369 school entities—including 94 percent of all traditional public school corporations. On July 9, the governor announced that the state would make the metal detectors available at no cost …

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Plan Now for Fall Tree Planting

As the Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District annual Fall Tree Sale nears, planning your purchases can be advantageous. Residents always should plan on drought as higher temperatures continue the current trend. One way to combat arid conditions is to adequately water new trees the first two years after …

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Fishers Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Hancock County, IN – A man is under arrest tonight after being accused of stealing several vials of Fentanyl while employed a a Paramedic.  May 30, 2018 the Indiana State Police were requested to investigate the allegations of theft from the Greenwood City Fire Department. It was determined this crime …

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Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions.   Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board The governor made six reappointments to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board, with terms that expire June 30, 2022: David Lasco (Crown Point), representing business and industry …

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Australia-Based Tech Company Chooses Indiana For First U.S. Location

INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2018) – SalesPond, a global lead generation, sales, data and marketing solutions provider, announced plans today to establish its first U.S.-based location in Indiana, creating 36 new, high-wage jobs by 2023. “Indiana is quickly establishing itself as a thriving and competitive hub for technology, gaining recognition across the …

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