WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s plan to shut down the Guantanamo Bay prison and move Guantanamo detainees to the United States: “For years, the facility at Guantanamo Bay has been a valuable tool in our counterterrorism efforts. Moving Guantanamo …
Read More »Two CLEAN Team Investigations Resulted in Seven Miami County Arrests
Miami County – Two narcotic investigations by members of the CLEAN Team resulted in seven people being arrested on various drug related charges. An investigation by the CLEAN Team resulted in the arrests of Aaron Cardwell, 19, Destiny B. Hattabaugh, 20, Thomas Jones, 20, John R. Koontz, 29, and Thosha …
Read More »Indiana Parks Alliance Donates to Support Indiana State Park Projects
Two historic structures located in Indiana State Parks are a step closer to restoration as a result of grants awarded to the parks’ local friends groups by the Indiana Parks Alliance (IPA). IPA recently made a $3000 contribution to the Friends of McCormick’s Creek State Park for the design phase …
Read More »Coats Endorses Marco Rubio for President
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today endorsed Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for President of the United States: “After months of spirited debates and now three consequential primary contests, it is time to focus on which Republican candidate can best unite our party, earn the support of independents …
Read More »2016 reserved youth turkey hunts on DNR properties
Youth hunters can apply for reserved turkey hunts during the special youth wild turkey hunting season, April 23 and 24, on selected DNR properties. Youth hunters must be younger than age 18 on the day of the hunt. Participating fish & wildlife areas are: Atterbury, Chinook, Crosley, Deer Creek, Fairbanks …
Read More »Governor Pence Commends Poultry Producers and State, Local Officials for Successful Avian Influenza Response
Indianapolis — Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement after the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH) announced the control area associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) incident in Dubois County was lifted by the Indiana State Veterinarian, Dr. Bret D. Marsh. “Thanks to the dedication and …
Read More »AFT Indiana Responds to State Senate Committee Exclusion: Teachers Treated Unfairly
The over 6,000 members of the American Federation of Teachers Indiana, who represent those who care for and teach our children each and every day, call upon all Hoosiers to reject the efforts to silence their voices in this session of the Indiana General Assembly. Last week representatives of our …
Read More »15 finalists selected for Indiana Supreme Court
The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) named fifteen finalists for the 109th Supreme Court judicial position. The JNC conducted public interviews of twenty-nine applicants February 17-19. The following applicants will be invited to second interviews with the JNC in March: Hon. James R. Ahler Hon. Vicki L. Carmichael Hon. Paul R. …
Read More »Medical Episode May Have Caused Vigo County Crash
Vigo County—This afternoon at 1:23, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to a one vehicle crash on Devonald Avenue just east of Rosedale Road. Preliminary investigation revealed a silver 2008 Chevrolet HHR was eastbound on Devonald Avenue and left the roadway on the south side, traveled approximately …
Read More »Salin Bank in Flora Robbed Again
Flora-Today at approximately 10:27 a.m. the Salin Bank in Flora was robbed for the second time in two weeks. Preliminary investigation by the Flora Police Department with assistance from Carroll County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana State Police, has revealed that two suspects entered the bank through the front door. …
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