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Indiana Lands 6-Day National Agritourism Convention in 2019

INDIANAPOLIS (November 29, 2017) – The nation’s foremost agritourism convention is coming to Indiana in 2019, announced Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. Hosted by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD), the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA)and Hamilton County Tourism, the North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association, Inc. (NAFDMA) convention will take place …

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Superintendent McCormick Releases 2018 Strategic Policy Priorities

INDIANAPOLIS – Student Learning, School Improvement, and Operational Effectiveness highlight the 2018 Indiana Department of Education Strategic Policy Priorities released today by Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “The foundation of these policies is to create a rich, innovative and immersive educational environment that challenges our students to …

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Goodin Selected As New Indiana House Democratic Leader

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana House Democrats selected State Rep. Terry Goodin from Austin as their new leader, succeeding State Rep. Scott Pelath from Michigan City.  “I am truly humbled by the vote of support shown today by my fellow House Democrats, and I pledge to use this post to encourage a …

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Donnelly’s Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act Has Been Implemented by the Indiana National Guard

Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced that his Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act has been implemented throughout the Armed Forces, including the Indiana National Guard. Today, at the Indiana National Guard headquarters in Indianapolis, Donnelly and Adjutant General of Indiana, Major General Courtney Carr and Chief of …

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ISP Eye in the Sky Returns over Putnamville District

Putnamville—For the third time in nearly two-weeks, troopers from the Putnamville Post again received aircraft assistance with speed enforcement efforts. Indiana State Police Sergeant Lee Wright, from the ISP Aviation Section, again piloted his Cessna 172 Skyhawk to the Putnamville District, and joined forces with Putnamville District officers, Sergeant Jared …

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Former School Treasurer Charged with Official Misconduct

Sullivan County—Nov 22, 2017–Following a lengthy investigation by Indiana State Police Special Investigations, the former treasurer of the Southwest School Corporation in Sullivan County, Amy Kinnett, has been charged with one count of Official Misconduct, a level 6 felony. Kinnett surrendered to Indiana State Police around 9:00 this morning and …

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AAA Urges Drivers to Safely Secure Christmas Trees

Indianapolis, IN – Nov. 27, 2017 – According to a new AAA survey, an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the last three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and the potential for the creation of dangerous road debris. …

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Hunter Shoots Himself in Madison County

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident which occurred in Madison County Saturday evening.  At approximately 5:55 P.M. the Madison County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a relative of a man who had accidentally shot himself while deer hunting. When deputies arrived on the scene, located off …

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