INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. This award is the state’s most prestigious environmental recognition. The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is open to any Indiana citizen, business, nonprofit organization, school, or government agency. All projects …
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 — Summer is a time for family vacations, backyard barbeques and plenty of outdoor activities with food as the centerpiece. But before those steaks and burgers go on the grill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to remind consumers …
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INDIANAPOLIS (May 24, 2017) – myCOI, a provider of cloud-based software for tracking and managing certificates of insurance, announced plans to expand its headquarters in Indianapolis, creating up to 185 jobs by 2021. “myCOI’s success showcases how an idea can transform into a thriving company that employs hundreds of hard-working …
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With more than 200 fish species in Indiana waters, anglers sometimes catch fish they can’t immediately identify. A new online tool through the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife can help. The Fish Identification Form allows the public to submit photos and information for free directly to fisheries biologists for …
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Indianapolis, IN – A carjacking in Clermont led to a multiple county crime spree, a police chase and now a search for three suspects. At approximately midnight the victim was pumping gas at a Speedway Gas Station in Clermont when he was approached by two black males armed with handguns. …
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Avoid planting ornamental pear trees Ornamental pear trees, most commonly known as Bradford pears, have been a popular landscaping tree in Indiana for decades. So popular that they are crowding out native Indiana trees. For that reason, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources encourages homeowners and landscapers to avoid planting …
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Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Todd Rokita doubled down on his support for school choice and working with the Administration to ensure every child has access to a quality education regardless of zip code. Later today, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will be in the Congressman’s home-state announcing the administration’s school …
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Driver of Mortuary Van Crashes Putnam County—This afternoon at 1:05, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 35 mile marker. The crash involved a mortuary services van transporting a deceased person and the only injury …
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KERRY TUTTLE SELECTED AS LHC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANVILLE, May 17 — Kerry Tuttle has been selected as Executive Director of Leadership Hendricks County, announced Scott Slavens, President of the LHC Board of Directors. She will begin serving in that position on June 5, 2017. “We were fortunate to have several …
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The 200 Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship recipients have been selected following a competitive selection process based on academic achievement, teacher nomination and an in-person interview. The scholarship pays up to $7,500 annually (up to $30,000 total) for students who commit to teaching in Indiana for five years after college …
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