CARMEL and FORT WAYNE, Ind. (March 23, 2016) – Precision Products Group announced plans today to grow its operations in Indiana, relocating its College Park, Maryland, headquarters to Carmel and expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Fort Wayne. “With nearly 141,000 jobs added in just the last three years, Indiana’s …
Read More »Crouch op-ed: An Open Letter to My Fellow Public Servants: Increase Transparency and Secure Freedom
An Open Letter to My Fellow Public Servants: Increase Transparency and Secure Freedom To My Fellow Public Servants, Last week, March 13—19, was Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. During Sunshine Week, but especially in the weeks …
Read More »IMPD Seeks Information from the Public to Solve the Murder of Eddie Lee Stringer
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help to solve the murder of 59-year-old Eddie Lee Stringer. Eddie Lee was found in a crashed car on March 14, 2016, on the west side of Indianapolis. Initially, it appeared Eddie’s death was related …
Read More »Governor Mike Pence Directs Flags Be Flown at Half-staff Statewide to Honor Victims of Belgium Terrorist Attack
Indianapolis – In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued this afternoon, Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the terrorist attack in Brussels, Belgium. This directive overlaps a previous directive asking residents to lower their flags to …
Read More »Twenty Five Pounds of Marijuana Found during Traffic Stop in Putnam County
Putnam County—This morning at 11:44, Indiana State Police Trooper Yan Dravigne stopped a 2015 Nissan for following too close on Interstate 70 eastbound near the 36 mile marker. During conversation with the driver, Trooper Dravigne noticed several indicators of possible criminal activity. Dravigne then summoned assistance from Putnam County Sheriff’s …
Read More »Brazil Bank Robbery Suspect a Washington Township/Avon Fire Fighter
According to an article in the Indy Star, A Washington Township/Avon firefighter was arrested Friday night in Clay County after police said he robbed a Brazil bank. Brazil police officials said a man, later identified as 39 year old Bryan Anderson entered the First Financial Bank in Brazil Indiana and …
Read More »IMPD Sergeant to receive Award from Indiana Officials Association
INDIANAPOLIS – Sergeant Judy Phillips has been selected to receive the Center Circle Official’s award from the Indiana Officials Association (IOA), at an upcoming banquet at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. The following is a profile of Sergeant Phillips put together by the IOA: Judy Phillips transferred an outstanding …
Read More »‘TXT L8R’ Social Media Contest Offers Up to $5,000 in Scholarships
INDIANAPOLIS (March 22, 2016) – Indiana high school, trade school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” and earn up to $5,000 in scholarships. The Indiana Bureau of Motor …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Into Law Legislation to Help Hoosier Veterans
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1312, authored by Representative Douglas Gutwein (R – Francesville). HEA 1312 allows veteran-owned businesses to register directly with the State of Indiana instead of the federal government. This registration allows veteran-owned businesses to receive greater consideration during the state’s …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Bill to Replace ISTEP
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined teachers and students at Eagle Elementary School in Zionsville to sign House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1395, which eliminates the ISTEP test, effective July 1, 2017. The bill, which was authored by Rep. Bob Behning (R – Indianapolis), also establishes a 23-member panel to …
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