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INDIANAPOLIS (January 19, 2017) — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that the office has reached a $275,000 settlement with NYLIFE Securities (“NYLIFE”) regarding the activities of one of its former agents in Indiana. The settlement is the result of an investigation by the Secretary of State’s office …

Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Rucker will step down from the bench in the spring of 2017 after 26 years on the bench. He is Indiana’s 105th Supreme Court justice. Rucker said, “It has been an honor to serve Hoosiers for a quarter century.” Chief Justice Loretta Rush describes …

Putnam County—Wednesday afternoon, Indiana State Police troopers served a Putnam County Superior Court arrest warrant on 35-year-old Adam Wagner upon his release from Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. The charges are related to a domestic battery investigation and the subsequent pointing of a handgun at a deputy sheriff. Troopers transported …

The Hendricks County Park Board elected its 2017 officers at their monthly meeting on Jan. 4 and now rapidly approaches its 17th anniversary of dedication to the preservation of green space and wildlife, as well as recreation opportunities for the booming county population. In 2017, Paul Miner will serve as …

INDIANAPOLIS – Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrest 54-year-old Melvin Manuel of Indianapolis after he allegedly shoots and injures a victim after an argument inside a local Plasma Center. On 1/16/17 at approximately 9:33 a.m., officers were dispatched to the CSL Plasma Center, located in the 2700 …

INDIANAPOLIS – Fleeing suspect is arrested after he flees from pursuing officers and crashes into a house slightly injuring homeowner and officer. On 1/16/17 at 3:30 p.m., Officer Daniel Hiser with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s East District was on routine patrol when he observed a 4-door black Cadillac abruptly …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on Tuesday delivered his 2017 State of the State address to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. His remarks elaborated on the five pillars of his legislative agenda while introducing new key issues. “Together, we have the special charge of leading Indiana …

Marijane Smallwood with Hendricks Regional Health will be awarded the Patriot Award on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Avon Immediate Care (8244 East US 36, Avon, IN). Marijane was nominated by Matthew Spears, the husband of one of her employees, Wendy Spears, because of the understanding …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce our new Officers and Members of the Board.  Elected unanimously at the Annual Meeting in December are: Steve Eichenberger, CPA – Board Chair; He is the Managing Partner of BGBC Partners LLP, a CPA and advisory firm in Indianapolis. A resident of Plainfield, Steve …

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Vandalia Railroad connected Hendricks County towns, providing convenient travel and thriving commerce between them. Today’s Vandalia Trail corridor vibrantly restores that link with a modern progressive twist. Improvements to the western section of the trail and plans for connectivity open up opportunities for …