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INDIANAPOLIS (September 28, 2015) — Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties have changed their county income tax rates. These changes take effect on Oct. 1, 2015. The changes for Blackford, Greene, Hendricks, Howard, Putnam and Tipton counties are as follows: Blackford – The resident rate has increased from …

(ZIONSVILLE, IN.) – The Payroll Department Inc. had been in operation since 1990. It started on Main Street in Brownsburg by Teresa Ray as more or less a part time business. It didn’t take long for it to become a full time business as word spread. Over the years, businesses …

There are just a few days left to apply for the 2015 Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund grant cycle. This cycle will close this Wednesday, September 30th at midnight. All grant applications must be submitted online. Grant monies awarded must be used within one year of the grant date. Guidelines and …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – The aptly-named Bicentennial Trail connecting the Avon and Brownsburg trail systems was selected as a Legacy Project by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. It was one of 80 projects around the state recently approved as Legacy Projects honoring the state’s 200 years of history and leaving a legacy for …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 24, 2015) – The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors approved and awarded $956,000 in grants to 16 projects and not-for-profit organizations serving Marion County residents at its September 8, 2015 board meeting. Grant requests were approved by The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors and made possible by …

DANVILLE, INDIANA (September 23, 2015) – The Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Awards. Each year, the Chamber gives awards to one winner in each of the six categories; Public Servant, Community Servant, Educator, Business Leader, Philanthropist and Chamber Member, at their annual …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 22, 2015) – As was previously announced earlier this month, there will be a temporary outage of the Hoosier Works Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system this weekend – Saturday, September 26 beginning at 11:00 p.m. [EDT] – as the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) moves its …

DANVILLE, IN (Sept. 23, 2015) –With less than a week until Hendricks County’s Bicentennial kickoff meeting, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) and the Hendricks County Bicentennial Committee are seeking nominations from the public for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service, …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Local public health preparedness officials want to remind residents to prepare for emergencies and disasters as they celebrate National Preparedness Month. “Now – before an emergency or disaster happens – is the best time to prepare your family, business, or school for an emergency or disaster,” …