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State Road 75 closing tomorrow in Jamestown

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 75 in Jamestown will close just north of the intersection of State Road 234. The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 a.m. and reopen by 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 17. This is for the …

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INDOT West Central hiring winter seasonal Employees

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation will host open interviews for over 100 winter seasonal positions on Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday, October 15 at eleven locations around the state. Hiring events will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (local time). In the West Central District, hiring …

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Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State Line.  During …

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USDOT Awards INDOT $27.5 Million for I-70 and U.S. 36 Improvements

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation received two Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants totaling $27.5 million, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced late yesterday. INDOT was awarded one $22.5 million grant to add travel lanes and make pavement and safety improvements on I-70 in Hancock County, …

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Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Seeking Public Feedback

Danville, Indiana – Hendricks County residents may have received a postcard in the mail requesting their input on Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) and on parks and recreation in general as the department prepares its Comprehensive Master Plan for 2021-25. HCP&R is required to submit a Comprehensive Master Plan …

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National SepticSmart Week Begins September 14

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 14th, 2020 marks the beginning of this important reminder for all Hendricks County homeowners who have septic systems. Approximately …

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IMPD Covert Robbery Detectives arrest man for e-commerce robberies

INDIANAPOLIS – During the month of August 2020, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) Covert Robbery Unit investigated two e-commerce robberies. Using many investigative tactics, detectives developed Dujuan Lucas as a suspect. Mr. Lucas was located in the 11200 block of Redskin Lane with an active robbery warrant. He was taken into …

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