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Secretary Chambers Announces Leadership Promotion to New EVP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2021) – Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers today announced the promotion of Dave Roberts to executive vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), effective Nov. 1, 2021. Roberts has served the IEDC since 2016, most recently as chief innovation officer. Dave Roberts …

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Hendricks County Invasive Management Group Reviews First Year

Looking back through its first year, Hendricks County Invasive Management Cooperative recognizes progress in combating plants that don’t belong in the local environment. Through year’s end 2021, HC-IMC had organized teams for 13 Weed Wrangles, primarily at local parks, conducted five invasive surveys and paid 17 technical assistance visits or …

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Behning: Free online tutoring available for middle, high school students

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2021) – Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis). The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to Behning, schoolhouse.world was launched by …

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Goodwill to Open New Store in Danville

DANVILLE, Ind. – Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is celebrating the opening of its newest store in Danville on Thursday, October 14, at 9 a.m. Located at 8 Ridge Avenue, the store features a large inventory of clothing, housewares, toys, books and more. Store hours are Monday to Saturday, …

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Two Vehicle Crash on I-65 in Indianapolis Claims One Life

Indianapolis, IN – This morning, September 27, 2021 at approximately 5:20 a.m. Indiana State Police Dispatchers began receiving emergency calls about a serious crash in the roadway on I-65 northbound near the 127 mile marker (86th Street). When first responders arrived they located two heavily damaged vehicles, one with an adult …

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Thompson receives award for conservative voting record

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2021) – The American Conservative Union Foundation recently recognized State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) for his support of legislation that protects the sanctity of life, cuts red tape and moves Indiana in the right direction. “Over the last decade, Indiana has been on a roll,” Thompson said. …

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Get Pumped for National Septic-Smart Week 2021 – The Perfect Time to Learn About Septic Management

HENDRICKS COUNTY – Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) facilitates National SepticSmart Week to encourage homeowners and communities to take the necessary steps to maintain their septic systems. September 20th, 2021 marks the beginning of this important reminder for all Hendricks County homeowners who have septic systems. Septic …

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