INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is one week away from the 35-day closure of I-65 on the northwest side and downtown Indianapolis to rehab seven bridges. Southbound I-65 between the I-65/I-465 interchange on the northwest side of Indianapolis will be closed. During the closure, I-65 southbound traffic on …
Read More »Sheltering Wings receives $731 HCCF grant for Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets Training
The Hendricks County Community Foundation awarded Sheltering Wings a $731 professional development grant from The Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund. This grant supported a Sheltering Wings’ staff member to attend The Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets two-day training in Minneapolis, MN. Sheltering Wings is Hendricks County’s only domestic violence shelter, supporting …
Read More »Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District recommends to plan now to plant trees this fall
Homeowners can start taking stock of the trees they’ve lost in the past year or two and then plan on replacing them this fall. During that time, one critical decision is which tree should be planted. Shade trees should be planted a reasonable distance from the home. Many likely have …
Read More »New law changes the rules for state’s largest group of public officials
INDIANAPOLIS (June 21, 2018) — The largest group of public officials in the state of Indiana will soon see big changes in how they are commissioned for public office. Indiana’s updated notary laws, passed by the General Assembly in 2017, will take effect on July 1, 2018 and will provide …
Read More »State Police K9 ‘Smoke’ Retires
After 9 1/2 years of dedicated police service, Indiana State Police K9 Smoke will officially retire from duty. Smoke is an 11 1/2 year old German Shepherd who served for two years as a police dog for a department in Iowa before being purchased by the Indiana State Police. He …
Read More »The 2018 Governor & Cheri Daniels School Health Award Winner is Zach Kelley, Teacher at White Lick Elementary School
Indianapolis, Indiana – June 19, 2018- – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed June 19, 2018 as a day to recognize A Decade of Service by the Indiana School Health Network. This proclamation was shared during the opening of the 10th Indiana School Health Network (ISHN) Conference, Celebrating a …
Read More »“Rules of the Road” for pedestrians, riders, and drivers
INDIANAPOLIS – As the warmer weather of the summer months draws residents and visitors downtown, IMPD would like to remind people of the “rules of the road” for pedestrians, riders, and drivers. “In Downtown District, our officers work diligently to protect the safety of residents and visitors through conferences, sporting …
Read More »Submissions Now Open for 2018 Monumental Awards
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber is accepting submissions for the 2018 Monumental Awards starting today, recognizing excellence in landscape architecture, interior design, real estate development, architecture, engineering, construction, neighborhood revitalization, reuse and public art. 2018 marks the 41st Monumental Awards, highlighting the most exciting annual additions to the region’s built environment. …
Read More »Danville Community Education Foundation hosts successful 20th annual fundraiser
The Danville Community Education Foundation (DCEF) recently held its 20th annual Golf Outing to provide grants and scholarships to students and faculty at the Danville Community School Corporation. With 33 teams and over 50 event sponsors, the event raised $10,900. The money will help provide scholarships to seniors and classroom …
Read More »Secretary of State releases 2018 Indiana Primary Election Voter Turnout Numbers
INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2018) — Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that according to the official canvass of primary election returns recently certified by the Election Division, 20 percent, or 870,336 of Indiana’s 4.4 million registered voters cast a vote in the May 8 Primary Election. The complete 2018 …
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