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Avon, Ind. – Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham has been selected as a 2021 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Wyndham joins just 19 other superintendents nationwide who were honored for their innovative and effective use of technology to engage and inform the school community, and to expand two-way communication and outreach efforts.  …

INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently announced an estimated 4.3 million taxpayers will receive a $125 refund after they file their 2021 taxes. “Despite a pandemic, Indiana exceeded all expectations and closed the state fiscal year with an unprecedented amount in reserves,” said Gov. Holcomb. “We have an obligation to put …

Indianapolis, IN. — The Indiana State Police today announced that it will be increasing patrols during the holiday season, as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. Starting this week until Jan. 1, officers will be on high alert for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law …

DANVILLE, IN (December 15, 2021) –Due to their combined efforts in hosting a highly successful Indiana Society of Association Executive’s (ISAE) annual ICON three-day conference in July, Visit Hendricks County and the Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Airport Plainfield were recently honored as co-winners of ISAE’s prestigious STAR Award for …

Avon, Ind. – The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) recognized four Avon High School juniors—Jasmine Diallo, Josh Heitert, Katherine Langford, and Roshan Patel—as Indiana Class of 2023 Rising Stars. This award is presented to up to four juniors at each high school in the state for outstanding academic achievement.  “We are …

Avon, Ind. – Pine Tree Elementary School, one of six elementary schools in Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC), is one of two Indiana schools that have earned the National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School award for the 2020-21 school year. Pine Tree is recognized by the National Association of …

Clay County – At approximately 7:10 p.m., on December 9, 2021, Master Trooper Todd Brown was patrolling near US 40 and County Road 350 East when he stopped a Chevrolet passenger vehicle for unsafe lane movement.  The driver was identified as Blaze A. Bottorff, age 24, of Greencastle.  Trooper Brown …

Indianapolis, IN – December 8, 2021 at approximately 10:27 p.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers received a 911 call about a road rage incident on I-65 near Lafayette Road. The victim was instructed by dispatchers to pull off the interstate and check the vehicle for damage when safe to do so. Initially …

INDIANAPOLIS – On Thursday, December 9, 2021, just before 5:00 p.m., IMPD Northwest District officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of St. Thomas Boulevard reference a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult male and female who both sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). Both victims were …

Indiana Department of Education Announces National ESEA Distinguished School Award Recipients INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced that two Indiana schools have earned the National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School award for the 2020-2021 school year.Schools receiving the National ESEA Distinguished School award …