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National Merit Names Four Avon High School Students as Semifinalists

Avon, IN—(September 14, 2020) Avon High School Principal Matthew Shockley announced that four students have been named Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition. These academically talented high school seniors will continue in the competition for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million. Sriya KogantiJason LeAdam SchenkAlicija …

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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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