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Learn to pitch a tent, build a fire, cook outdoors and more during Let’s Camp America! Weekend at Indiana State Parks, May 5-7. Let’s Camp America! Weekend is a nationwide initiative of the National Association of State Parks Directors. The weekend is a chance for beginners to learn basic camping …

April 10-14, Indiana State Cancer Registry joins National Cancer Registrars Week Cancer Registrars: Putting the Pieces Together   INDIANAPOLIS, IN — As part of the 21st Annual National Cancer Registrars Week (NCRW), the Indiana Cancer Consortium (ICC) recognizes the work of the Indiana State Cancer Registry (ISCR) and Indiana’s cancer …

Indianapolis, IN – An Indianapolis man is in jail after driving under the influence of alcohol with his five children in the car. April 9th at approximately 11:30 p.m. 39 year old Bawi Lian drew the attention of Homecroft Police Officer Dave Hodge when he struck the curb on Madison …

This Saturday, April 15, is the first of four Free Fishing Days in Indiana in 2017.   On these special days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without needing a fishing license or a trout stamp. Free Fishing Days are opportunities for families to learn to fish because adults don’t need a …

We have received a few notifications from our members regarding phone calls from representatives claiming to be from Duke Energy.  These calls claim that a phone payment is required in order to avoid disconnection. Upon further investigation these calls were not from Duke Energy, but are part of a scam that is …

The North West Hendricks School Corporation is now accepting applications for a new Community Preschool that will begin with the 2017-2018 school year. The program is open to all children that turn 4 by August 1st, 2017 and reside in the North West Hendricks School Corporation (NWHSC) district.  The program is now open to children that live outside the district, however …

The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Indiana anglers that last year’s fishing licenses are about to expire and that they are encouraged to report their big catches this year.   Indiana fishing licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year, so a 2017 …

Indianapolis, IN (March 28, 2017) – A new AAA survey reveals that nearly a quarter of consumers believe gas prices are already too high, heading into the summer months. AAA projects the national average for a gallon of gasoline to increase 40 cents this summer, peaking near $2.70. To offset …

Indianapolis, IN- The Indiana State Police is looking to fill two Forensic Scientist IV- DNA Analysis positions within the Indianapolis Regional Laboratory. The successful applicants would serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to function in a probationary entry-level position involving an in-house training program …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV crash that occurred yesterday, March 29, 2017 around 4:30pm in Martinsville. Coby Conrad, 47, from Martinsville was operating his ATV on Turkey Track Road near Bryant’s Creek Road when his ATV turned onto its side and Mr. Conrad fell from the machine. The …