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Fiery Semi Crash Claims the Life of One Person on I-74

Indianapolis, IN – Wednesday afternoon at approximately 10:30 a.m.. emergency crews responded to I-74 eastbound near the 98 mile marker for reports of a large semi fire. Upon arrival crews found a semi tractor trailer in the ditch fully engulfed in flames. The Indianapolis Fire Department worked quickly to extinguish the …

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Hoosier student vying for top National FFA position

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 19, 2016) – As 60,000+ FFA members descend on Indianapolis for the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo, 42 students are vying to become part of National FFA’s 2016-2017 officer team. Kathleen Jacobs, from Huntington, Ind., was selected to represent Indiana and is currently competing with students from …

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Plainfield Police File Charges in Toddler Death Case

October 19, 2016 – Plainfield Police filed charges this week in regards to death of a 16 month old toddler at a babysitter’s home, 1120 E. Hadley Rd. in Plainfield.  The incident originally occurred on, August 8th, 2016 when investigators were originally called to Riley Hospital for a severe brain …

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IMPD investigates an officer injured while he was investigating a mentally unstable missing person

INDIANAPOLIS – Investigators with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) are leading an investigation after an officer was injured while he was investigating a mentally unstable missing person in the 800 block of North Bradley Avenue. Just after 7:30 p.m. on 10/18/16 while taking a statement from the suspect’s mother, …

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Vertellus Specialties (Indianapolis) Workers Eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance

INDIANAPOLIS (October 18, 2016) – The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently certified that workers who have been or may become totally or partially separated from Vertellus Specialties, Indianapolis, are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The federal ruling applies to workers employed at Vertellus Specialties between September …

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Town of Brownsburg seeks applicants for boards and commissions

BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg is seeking applications from residents who are interested in serving on the municipality’s boards and commissions. Seats are open for terms beginning January 2017 on the Town’s Advisory Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), Redevelopment Authority (RDA), Redevelopment Commission (RDC), Park Board and Police …

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