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The public is invited to cut certain downed trees for firewood inside Raccoon State Recreation Area. In January and February, some trees that have died naturally or were affected by the emerald ash borer (EAB) will be available to cut and haul away for $10 per truck load. The available …

The International Crane foundation is working to apprehend those responsible for the killing of a whooping crane near Lyons, Indiana in Greene County and asks the public for assistance. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to a conviction of the person or persons responsible …

INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 4, 2017) – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced today new seasonal options available for the Restricted Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), which will provide greater flexibility for producers and agricultural retailers. The new policy will take effect …

A new forest wildlife habitat program will distribute almost $1 million in federal funding to private landowners in southern Indiana for the development of young forests.   Similar to young forest projects in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes areas, the Southern Indiana Young Forest Initiative is a multiple-agency …

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 30, 2016) – In 2016, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) secured 227 commitments from companies across the country and around the world to locate or grow in Indiana. Together, these businesses plan to invest nearly $3.7 billion in their Indiana operations and create 20,320 new Hoosier jobs …

Franklin – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident that occur this afternoon in Franklin.  Christopher Sawyers, 57, of Franklin was operating an ATV on his property near the 1200 block of East King Street when the incident occurred. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Sawyers, who was moving his ATV, …

LaGrange – Forest River, a full-line manufacturer of recreational and commercial vehicles, announced plans today to expand its operations to LaGrange, creating up to 425 new jobs by 2019 and marking another milestone for Indiana’s RV industry, which produces 80 percent of the world’s RVs. “If you see an RV …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Lt. Governor and Governor-elect Eric Holcomb will lead an Indiana delegation to the United Kingdom in December, marking his first international jobs and economic development trade mission. The U.K. is Indiana’s largest European investor and second-largest global investor following Japan. “My administration will work hard to foster relationships …

INDIANAPOLIS (October 24, 2016) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) received a $1.3 million ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs throughout Indiana. A primary focus of this initiative is to increase diversity within Indiana apprenticeship programs in terms of ethnicity, gender, …

New Albany – FireKing Security Group, a security and loss protection company, announced plans today to expand its operations in Indiana, constructing a new distribution center that will create up to 50 new jobs by 2020. “FireKing is a true Indiana success story,” said Governor Mike Pence. “After launching in …