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Indiana agriculture photo contest now open

INDIANAPOLIS (May 31, 2018) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 11th annual Indiana Agriculture photo contest, which showcases the hard work and contributions made by Hoosier farmers. The contest is open to the general public, and the winners will be honored during a special …

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Pittsboro parts manufacturer expanding to Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS (May 31, 2018) – Parts manufacturer Olson Custom Designs announced plans today to expand its operations in Indianapolis, proposing to purchase a facility in Park 100 and create up to 30 new full-time positions by 2022. “Indianapolis is the ideal location to test ideas, build great products, and ship …

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IndyGo’s Red Line Project Begins Construction

INDIANAPOLIS (May 31, 2018)  – Construction crews are preparing along Shelby Street to begin construction on the Red Line starting Monday, June 4. Construction will begin with roadway and sidewalk improvements along Shelby, and drivers will notice advance construction signage and some traffic pattern adjustments beginning as early as today, …

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I-70, I-465 Ramp Closures for Pavement Repairs

INDIANAPOLIS – Calumet Civil Contractors plan to close various ramps at the I-70 and Holt Road (exit 77) and Meridian Street (exit 79B) interchanges and I-465 and State Road 67/Kentucky Avenue (exit 8) interchange for patching and resurfacing. I-70 and Holt Road Closures and Restrictions Construction will be completed in …

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IMPD arrest two in unrelated weekend murders

On Saturday, May 26, 2018 shortly after 3:30 pm IMPD officers responded to 8015 Shibler Drive on a report of a person shot.  Upon arrival they located 25-year-old Shermarke Gibbs suffering from gunshot wounds.  Mr. Gibbs was transported to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition.  Despite the best efforts of medical …

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