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Multi-Vehicle Crash Occurs after Traffic Slows for Animal in Roadway

Putnam County—At approximately 8:00 Saturday evening, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a multi-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 46 mile marker. Three occupants were sent to area hospitals. Preliminary investigation indicates a tractor-trailer driven by Harpeet Singh, age 25 of …

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World Blood Donor Day to Honor Hoosier Heroes

INDIANAPOLIS – (June 2018) Indiana Blood Center is dedicating World Blood Donor Day to police, fire and first responders who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. Blood donations are being requested to help honor the sacrifices of first responders. In addition, a mobile blood …

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Rokita: Breaking the Cycle of Reckless Spending

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Rokita, released this statement after voting in favor of President Trump’s 2018 Rescissions Package: “Washington does not have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “This package cuts over $15 billion in unused government funds …

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Starting a Summer Job? Here’s What You Need To Know About Taxes

INDIANAPOLIS – College and high school students considering working over the summer should ensure they understand taxable income to avoid confusion next tax season. Most often, taxes are withheld from an employee’s paycheck. However, students may encounter situations where their taxes are not withheld, and they would need to pay …

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Rokita: Fighting to Prevent Youth Opioid Addiction

WASHINGTON, DC—Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Congressman Todd Rokita, released this statement after the White House announced their new opioid initiative campaign: The Truth About Opioids: “The opioid crisis continues to infiltrate our communities and harm our youth,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “We must …

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U.S. 31/S.R. 135 Scheduled for Asphalt Resurface

MARION CO., Ind. – Milestone Construction has plans to resurface parts of S.R 135 and U.S. 31 south of Indianapolis. U.S. 31 Pavement Replacement The asphalt resurface project planned for U.S. 31 will take place from Mills Avenue to Beechwood Lane. Traffic will be down to one lane in each …

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I-70 Exit Ramp Closure at Illinois Street this Weekend

INDIANAPOLIS – INDOT is planning to close the Illinois Street ramp from I-70 East to perform a full depth concrete patch, weather permitting. During the closure, traffic can access the Meridian Street exit ramp. The ramp closure is anticipated to happen on Friday, June 8 at 9 a.m. and reopen …

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