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Plainfield Fire Chief and Teacher Among Several Hendricks County Residents Named as Gov. Holcomb Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Alcohol & Tobacco Commission The governor made three reappointments to the commission, who will serve until January 31, 2026: Jessica Allen (Indianapolis), who will continue her service as chair of the commission.Dale Grubb (Covington), …

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10th Street closure extended through February 19 due to cold weather

MARION COUNTY, Ind. – 10th Street is currently closed to traffic under I-65 and I-70 between College Avenue and Highland Avenue for overhead structure demolition and beam erection as part of the ongoing North Split project. As a result of recent cold temperatures, normal traffic flows will now resume on or after February 19, weather permitting.  Eastbound and westbound …

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Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Street Race on I-465

Indianapolis, IN – January 22, 2022 at approximately 11:18 p.m., the Indiana State Police Dispatch Center began receiving emergency calls about vehicles intentionally blocking traffic on I-465 near 56th Street on the city’s east side. Callers were reporting several cars were lined up across the lanes to stop traffic so other …

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Kroger Provides Access to Free Non-Surgical N95 Masks

[Indianapolis, IN.] — Kroger Central Division today announced it will serve as an access point to free non-surgical N95 masks as part of its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Starting soon, customers will be able to visit any local Kroger store with a pharmacy to …

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High School for Adults Now Accepting Applications

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Excel Center, a free public high school for adults, is currently accepting enrollment applications. New classes begin February 21 at all 15 Excel Center locations [1], six of which are in Marion County. Students who have left high school are able to pick up where they …

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Hendricks County Rib-Fest to be held on June 25th

Avon, IN – The Avon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the new times for the upcoming and much anticipated 17th Annual Hendricks Country Rib-Fest and BBQ.  The Hendricks County Rib-Fest has become one of the largest local traditions drawing people from all over Hendricks County and the surrounding …

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Indiana Individual Income Tax Filing Now Open

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will start accepting filings for 2021 individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in concert with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Customers will have until Monday, Apr. 18, 2022, to file both their state and federal 2021 tax returns and …

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