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Champions for Education, Partners in Excellence

The Avon Education Foundation (AEF) exists to support creativity, innovation and excellence within Avon Schools. The foundation generates revenue through corporate sponsorships, private donations and special events that are used to benefit K-12 students in all 12 Avon Schools. On Friday May 4, Champion Chevrolet of Avon made a substantial …

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Indiana University Seniors to Pilot Flight to 48 U.S. States

BLOOMINGTON, IND. (May 6, 2018) –  Indiana University graduating seniors Mitch Miller and Calvin Page launched their Flight to 48 tour out of the Monroe County Airport this morning, headed out on a mission to spread the word about careers in the aviation field and raise money to help educate high-school and middle-school students about …

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Tick Season is Around the Corner

HENDRICKS COUNTY – In fact, tick season has already begun in certain areas of the United States. Hendricks County health officials urge citizens to educate themselves on how to prevent tick-bites this spring and summer. “Ticks are known to transmit several diseases to both humans and pets when bites occur,” …

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Secretary Lawson reminds Hoosiers to vote on May 8th

INDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2018) — With one day remaining before Election Day, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers to vote in the May 8 Primary Election. Hoosiers can go to www.indianavoters.com to look up which candidates will be on their ballot. Voters will be required to enter …

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Visit Indiana Week kicks off with FREE admission to State Parks

INDIANAPOLIS (May 5, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) are celebrating Visit Indiana Week in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week on May 6 through May 12, 2018. “We are encouraging Hoosiers to hit the road and visit their favorite Indiana destination,” said Crouch. …

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Serious Crash on I-465 Claims the Life of One Person

Indianapolis, IN – A two vehicle crash on the southwest side of Indianapolis has claimed the life of one person. Just before 10 o’clock this morning emergency crews were called to I-465 eastbound near Kentucky Avenue for reports of a serious crash involving a semi and a passenger car. Some …

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