BROWNSBURG – At its February 25 meeting, the Brownsburg Town Council adopted Resolution #2016-08, A Resolution Updating and Amending Certain Procedures and Processes for the Town Council Agenda and Council Meetings. It amends a resolution adopted in 2010. The resolution, introduced by Ward 5 Councilman Sean Benham, did not undergo …
Read More »Fatigued Driving Results in Putnam County Crash
Putnam County—This afternoon at 1:30, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 42 mile marker. Preliminary investigation revealed that 49-year-old Jonathan Nichols-Pethick of Terre Haute, IN., was westbound in his 2006 Toyota when he reportedly …
Read More »Brownsburg Rotary Honors Town Employee of the Year John Burke
BROWNSBURG – Street Department laborer John Burke has been named the Town of Brownsburg’s Employee of the Year. Burke was honored by the community and his co-workers at an awards luncheon today hosted annually by the Brownsburg Rotary Club. Employee of the year candidates are nominated by their peers. Burke’s …
Read More »Eric Holcomb Sworn In as 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Indianapolis – Eric Holcomb was sworn in today as the 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in a ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa, and both Holcomb and Governor Pence offered remarks. Lieutenant Governor Holcomb took his …
Read More »Indiana Recycling Coalition Announces 2016 Student Recycling Leadership Corps
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC), in partnership with PepsiCo Recycling, is thrilled to announce ten Indiana high school students have been selected to provide a spark for recycling efforts in their schools and communities through the 2015-2016 Student Recycling Leadership Corps (SRLC) program. This year’s inaugural crop of …
Read More »Donnelly Statement on United Technologies, Governor Pence Meeting
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement on United Technologies Corporation’s meeting in Indianapolis today with Governor Pence. Donnelly said, “I read closely Governor Pence’s comments that Carrier told him that red tape and regulations are why it’s moving these Hoosier jobs to Mexico. Carrier previously told me …
Read More »Governor Pence Meets with Executives from United Technologies, Carrier
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today met with executives from United Technologies (UTEC) and Carrier to discuss the possibility of keeping 2,100 jobs in the Hoosier state. The Governor was joined by leaders of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. UTEC and Carrier previously …
Read More »State Sen. R. Michael Young: Drug Dealer Legislation Passes Senate
STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) establishing mandatory minimum sentences for the worst meth and heroin dealers passed the Senate today by a vote of 40-10. House Bill 1235 provides that the sentence for a person charged with Level 2 felony …
Read More »State Sen. Pete Miller statement regarding the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1337, which would enact various pro-life measures in Indiana
STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) — “I applaud the passage of this important piece of legislation. I firmly believe that life is precious at all stages and deserves protection, and during my Senate career, I have always been committed to supporting legislation that protects the sanctity of life. This bill is …
Read More »IMPD Investigators are investigating the death of an unidentified male in the 900 blk. of Oakland Ave.
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of an unidentified male in the 900 blk. of Oakland Ave. Just before 8:30 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were sent to the 900 blk. of Oakland Avenue on a report of a burglary …
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