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Grants available for field trips to state parks, lakes

Educators interested in taking students, grades K-12, on field trips to an Indiana state park or state-managed lake in the 2017-2018 school year can receive financial help through the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF). The Discovering the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program is for public, private, parochial or home-school educators, …

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AAA Offers Tips for Driving in Heavy Rain

Indianapolis, IN – Apr. 28, 2017 – The arrival of spring signals the possibility of increased precipitation throughout Indiana. As a result, AAA Hoosier Motor Club has the following safety tips for wet-weather driving… Six inches – As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your …

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Thomson Recognized Among Top Airport CFOs in North America

INDIANAPOLIS (May 1, 2017) – Robert Thomson, senior finance director and treasurer of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, has been named Finance Professional of the Year among medium airports throughout North America. The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recognized Thomson’s achievement at the Business of Airports Conference on Thursday. Thomson, who …

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Fatigued Driving Contributes to Minor Head-On Crash

Sullivan County—At 11:35 this morning, Indiana State Police and Sullivan County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash in Shelburn. One driver was transported for injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed a green 2003 Dodge Caravan, driven by 37-year-old Michael A. Mason of Shelburn, IN., was eastbound on Mill Street at …

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Young Driver Loses Control and Rolls Vehicle

Vigo County—Last night at 9:00, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 15 mile marker. The crash sent three 17-year-old females to Terre Haute Regional Hospital with what was believed to be non-life threatening …

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