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Take the Books for Youth #100in10 Backpack Challenge

INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2016) — In honor of National Reading Awareness Month, starting March 10, 2016, the Department of Child Services (DCS) and the Indianapolis Colts (Colts), will launch a 10-day Twitter campaign, the #100in10 Backpack Challenge.   Donations will go toward the purchase of backpacks for Books for Youth (BFY), …

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Brownsburg Parks Issues RFI for Mowing Services

Brownsburg, Ind. (March 1, 2016) — Brownsburg Parks and Recreation Department (“BPRD”) is seeking information from service providers with substantial experience in mowing and trimming for small to large public properties.  Services are desired for properties within the park system located within the Town of Brownsburg, Indiana. Interested parties can download …

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IMPD Homicide Detectives arrest a 19-year-old suspect

INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes Unit have apprehended 19-year-Devin Leggett.  Homicide detectives arrested the suspect on charges of Murder and Carrying a Handgun without a License.  The suspect is alleged to have shot and killed 18-year-old Jerrold Parker on February 3, 2016.

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Time Running Out to File for College Financial Aid

  More than $300 million in state financial aid for college is available this year for Indiana students who qualify for need- and performance-based scholarships. To receive financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—or the FAFSA—by Thursday, March 10, 2016. Unfortunately, too many students fail …

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