Miami and Fulton Counties – Three narcotic investigations by members of the CLEAN Team has resulted in six total arrests from Fulton and Miami Counties. As part of a narcotics investigation, officers from the CLEAN Team served a Fulton County search warrant on a home and property at 2420 South …
Read More »DSI Golf Classic raises $17,000 for children with disabilities
Developmental Services, Inc.’s annual Golf Classic raised $17,000 for children with disabilities Wednesday, June 1st at Otter Creek in Columbus. Frank Mingione, Nico Mingione, Michael Traylor, and Matt Traylor shot a 20-under-par 52 to win the 31st annual benefit scramble. Matt Traylor also hit a hole-in-one on Otter Creek’s famed …
Read More »Governor Pence Expresses Interest in Expanding Pre-K Education for Disadvantaged Children
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence sent a letter to Secretary Sylvia Burwell of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing interest in expanding pre-K education for disadvantaged children. HHS oversees the Preschool Development Program grants authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act. “Because of the success of our …
Read More »2016 Indiana State Department of Agriculture Photo Contest
INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2016) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is now accepting submissions for the 9th annual photo contest, which was created to showcase the hard work and contributions made by Hoosier farmers. The contest is open to the general public, and winning photographs will be featured at this year’s state fair. …
Read More »Governor signs Proclamation declaring June Homeownership Month
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence issued a Proclamation that was delivered by Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb this morning, declaring June as Homeownership Month in Indiana. The Lt. Governor was joined by members of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Indiana Builders Association (IBA), Indiana Association of REALTORS (IAR), …
Read More »Dairy takes center stage at Indianapolis 500
Over a century ago, 12,000 eager fans filled the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time to watch history in the making. As 40 of the best drivers in the nation aligned the 2.5 mile track, the sound of their roaring engines shook the stadium – much like today. What …
Read More »Failure to Yield Results in Three Vehicle Crash in Vigo County
Vigo County—Tuesday afternoon at 3:17, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to a three vehicle crash in the southbound lanes of State Road 63 at Durkees Ferry Road. The crash resulted in one driver transported for injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2006 Cadillac, driven by 75-year-old …
Read More »Governor Pence Announces 2016 Mr. and Miss Indiana Math and Science Awards
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced the winners of the 2016 Mr. and Miss Math and Science awards. The Mr. and Miss Math and Science awards aim to recognize students who have exemplary achievements in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) classes and extracurricular activities. Each winner will receive …
Read More »Michigan-Based Provider of Specialty Vehicles and Services Adding 100+ Jobs in Elkhart County
Indianapolis – Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services (“Spartan”), a business unit of Spartan Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) which encompasses the Utilimaster go-to-market brand, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 147 new jobs by 2019. “Indiana’s rich history in the automotive industry continues to attract new …
Read More »Indiana Attracts Connecticut-Based Pet Food Manufacturer, 150+ Hoosier Jobs
Indianapolis – Blue Buffalo Pet Products (NASDAQ: BUFF), the nation’s leading producer of natural pet foods, announced plans today to establish a new manufacturing facility for its wholly-owned subsidiary Heartland Pet Food in Richmond, creating up to 165 new jobs in Indiana. “I’m excited to welcome Blue Buffalo to Indiana, …
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