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ISP Forensic Scientist Receives Commendation

Bloomington, IN- Indiana State Police Forensic Scientist Virginia Maletic was recently recognized by the City of Bloomington Police Department for her extraordinary work in a burglary and assault incident that occurred to a 74 year old victim. Matetic received the commendation from Bloomington City Police Chief Mike Diekhoff and Deputy …

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500 Festival Announces New Hires

INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2016) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the following new hires:  Tabitha Bolen has been hired as an administrative assistant. Her duties include providing administrative and office support for all of the 500 Festival …

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Donnelly Statement on United Technologies Executive Confirming Corporation’s Moving Jobs to Mexico to Chase Cheap Wages

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement in response to Robert McDonough, President, UTC Climate Controls & Security confirming the corporation is moving jobs to Mexico to take advantage of low wages.  Donnelly said, “United Technologies’ decision to move Hoosier jobs to Mexico was based on chasing cheap …

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Brownsburg Achieves Tree City USA Status

BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg was named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Brownsburg achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: creating a tree board or department, establishing a tree care …

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National Public Safety Forum focuses on Policing, Community Relations

INDIANAPOLIS – Many cities across the country are facing challenges in law enforcement practices and community relations. Wednesday, experts and leaders from Indianapolis and other cities examined the relationship among police, communities, and citizens at a National Public Safety Forum focused on Policing and Community Relations. Topics of discussion at …

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