Indiana- Often times, large natural disasters bring out the giving, caring side of people but unfortunately it also brings out nefarious characters who try to take advantage of those who would like to help. The Indiana State Police has been contacted by concerned citizens saying they have received telephone …
Read More »Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship continues to build education pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS – High achieving Hoosier students interested in teaching in Indiana may apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship through November 30, 2017. The program offers 200 renewable scholarships of $7,500 each year (up to $30,000) to students who commit to teaching in Indiana for five consecutive years upon …
Read More »Protect Your Ground Water Day: Actions Hoosiers can take to protect ground water
September 5, 2017 Protect Your Ground Water Day: Actions Hoosiers can take to protect ground water INDIANAPOLIS-Today is Protect Your Ground Water Day, and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is reminding Hoosiers about the importance of protecting and conserving Indiana’s ground water resources. Almost 70% of Indiana residents …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Judicial Appointment for Johnson County Superior Court II Vacancy
Sept 5, 2017–INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced Mr. Peter Douglas Nugent as his appointment to the Johnson County Superior Court II. Mr. Nugent succeeds Judge Cynthia S. Emkes, who is retiring after 30 years on the bench. Mr. Nugent has extensive experience in both the civil and …
Read More »Clay County Couple Arrested on Neglect Allegations
Clay County-Yesterday afternoon and evening (August 30), Indiana State Police arrested the mother and step-father of an 11-year-old special needs girl on one count each of Neglect of a Dependent (felony). The pair was incarcerated in the Clay County Jail. Arrested: Autumn Renee Stone Snodgrass, age 29, of the …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Authorizes Efforts to Support Hurricane Harvey Relief
August 30, 2017–INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has authorized the deployment of Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) support and resources for the Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts underway in Texas. Additionally, he has authorized Indiana’s National Guard to begin preparations to deploy Hoosier …
Read More »State Trooper Seriously Injured After Being Struck Along I-865 in Boone County
Boone County, IN – An Indiana State Trooper is recovering from serious injuries sustained after being struck along the interstate near Zionsville. Five year Indiana State Police veteran Ronneal Williams had a van pulled over for a traffic violation near the 4 mile marker on I-865 east bound. Williams was …
Read More »First Farmers Bank & Trust Donation Helps Feed Indiana’s Hungry
Indianapolis (August 28, 2017) Indiana Pork’s Million Meals program received a boost thanks to a $10,000 donation by First Farmers Bank & Trust, headquartered in Converse, IN., during the Ham Breakfast held opening morning of the Indiana State Fair on August 3. Since its inception in 2009, the Million Meals …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Welcomes Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to Indiana
Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined various state and local officials today to welcome Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao to Indiana. They cut the ribbon on the 80/90 PUSH Project in Granger and participated in a roundtable discussion about the South Shore Line at the South Bend International Airport.
Read More »Indiana Renews Chinese Sister-State Partnership, Strengthening Global Ties
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 24, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined economic and cultural stakeholders from Indiana and China’s Zhejiang Province today to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Indiana-Zhejiang sister-state relationship, celebrating economic, cultural and educational efforts shared between the two states. “We are thrilled to celebrate our 30 years of friendship …
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