State News

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Sullivan Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charge

Sullivan County—On Thursday afternoon, July 6, 2017, Indiana State Police completed the investigation into child molestation allegations and arrested a Sullivan, IN. man. The suspect was booked into the Sullivan County Jail the same afternoon. Arrested: Aaron Burch, age 26, Sullivan, IN. Charge:    (1) Count of Child Molestation On multiple …

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Lt. Governor Crouch Urges Hoosiers to Raise Your Sleeve!

To my fellow Hoosiers, Following the Fourth of July weekend, the state’s blood supply is at a critically low level – meaning that there is not enough blood for patients, most who are recovering after an incident or fighting diseases, at Indiana hospitals. The term “critical” is an official designation …

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Indiana State Troopers Receive New Rescue Tool

The Indiana State Police recently received a lifesaving tool that will be given to every trooper working the road thanks to a generous donation from one of their own.  The resqme tool was one way for me to give back to the people of Indiana and hopefully save a life, …

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Indiana Office of Defense Development Now Accepting Applications for Defense Industry Adjustment Grant Program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Defense Development (IODD) is now accepting applications for the Indiana Defense Industry Adjustment grant program. This grant program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), assists small and mid-sized companies reduce their dependency on DOD procurement activity by helping them to diversify into new …

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Gov. Holcomb Announces Four Governor’s Fellows

INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced four young men and women to serve as the 2017-2018 Governor’s Fellows.   The Governor’s Fellowship is a highly selective, year-long program for talented young men and women who have an interest in serving in state government.  Fellows are full-time paid employees who participate …

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Community: Indiana Conservation Officers Investigate Possible Drowning at Eagle Creek Reservoir (Marion County)

Indianapolis- Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible drowning that occurred this afternoon at Eagle Creek Reservoir in northwest Marion County. This afternoon at approximately 4:43 p.m., authorities were dispatched to 4000 block of Dandy Trail for a person in the water.  Multiple witnesses observed a Hispanic male go under …

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Young Driver Ejected during Rollover Crash

Putnam County—This afternoon around 3:00, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash near 5018 East County Road 900 North. During the crash, the 17-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and subsequently trapped beneath the vehicle when first responders arrived. Preliminary investigation …

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Gov. Holcomb Issues Fair Chance Executive Order

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today issued Executive Order 17-15 for fair chance hiring policies in Indiana state government. Effective July 1, 2017, initial employment applications for job openings within the executive branch of the State of Indiana will no longer ask applicants if they have been arrested or …

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