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 …
Read More »Rokita: Continuing to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Todd Rokita, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed three concurring bills — which originated from his subcommittee — addressing America’s opioid epidemic: “As Chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary …
Read More »Brownsburg Farmers Market June 14 Preview
This week we look forward to tomatoes and cucumbers from Diener Farms, eggs from Wisewood Farms, and homemade ice cream from newcomer Sweet Valley Ice Cream. Vendors that are local growers, producers, bakers, and artisans will be at the market weekly, in addition to food trucks and live music. SEE THE …
Read More »Registration Now Open for Third Annual 500 Festival mini-mini Kids Run
INDIANAPOLIS (June 12, 2018) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces registration is open for the third annual 500 Festival mini-mini, a timed fun run designed specifically for kids. The 2018 500 Festival …
Read More »Avon, Brownsburg, and Bethesda Christian high schools receive Advanced Placement Awards from Indiana Department of Education
INDIANAPOLIS – Avon High School, Brownsburg High School and Bethesda Christian School were among those The Indiana Department of Education announced today as the 2017 Advanced Placement (AP) Award recipients. To be selected, schools must have at least 25 percent of their 2017 graduating class receiving a 3, 4, or …
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