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DANVILLE, IN (September 16, 2015) –With that crisp chill in the air, and the changing color of the leaves around town, it’s time for one of the most exciting Downtown Danville traditions—the Scarecrows are coming! “The annual Scarecrow display traditionally brings in visitors from all over the state to visit …

INDIANAPOLIS…September 11, 2015– Fall signals the start of both the football and philanthropic seasons. Why not a BIG KICKOFF to celebrate both? The Indianapolis Colts and United Way of Central Indiana invite Central Indiana fans to a combined kickoff on Friday, Sept.18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 11, 2015) – Indianapolis resident Latrice S. Davis, 30, pled guilty in Marion County Criminal Court Five to unemployment insurance fraud, a Class D Felony. Davis purposefully defrauded the system by collecting unemployment insurance benefits while working. The investigation began as a result of an Indiana Department of …

Motorists should expect lane restrictions beginning September 14 at N. Green Street and Interstate 74 near the Crew Carwash site. The contractor is making Indiana Department of Transportation-required safety improvements to the intersection. As a result of the INDOT safety audit in August 2014, Crew Carwash is required to make …

Plainfield Optimists celebrated with local law enforcement on Thursday, August 27th, as Plainfield Police Lieutenant Gary Tanner and Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputy Sam Chandler were honored for their outstanding efforts in law enforcement. Plainfield Police Chief Darel Krieger presented 2015 Officer of the Year to Lieutenant Tanner, and Hendricks County …

Avon, IN (August 25, 2015) – The Avon Community School Board approved the appointment of two new administrators for Avon Schools. Mr. Keary Rininger will become the new principal at Hickory Elementary effective August 31, 2015. Mr. Jarrod Gatlin was named the assistant principal for Maple and White Oak Elementary Schools. …

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced last Friday that former Indianapolis Mayor William H. Hudnut III is this year’s recipient of the Will Koch Indiana Tourism Leadership Award. The award announcement was part of Lt. Governor Ellspermann’s annual Hoosier Hospitality Awards at the …

DANVILLE, IN (August 25, 2015) – A Hendricks County resident who serves in the hospitality industry in Plainfield and has become known for her positive energy and welcoming attitude received statewide recognition for her service to Indiana tourism last week. Jennifer Smith, sales director at the Staybridge Suites and Holiday …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence received word today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available low-interest disaster loans for those who suffered flood damage in 27 counties.   “June and July were difficult months for many Hoosier families and businesses,” said Governor Mike Pence. “These low-interest loans are important to help those who have …

Indianapolis – August 19, 2015 – Harrison College (formally Indiana Business College) today announced that James D. Hutton, Ph.D., was appointed president and chief executive officer of Harrison College, effective August 19, 2015. Dr. Hutton succeeds Jason Konesco, who will remain on the board of directors for Harrison. “I have …