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The first IMEM Film Series event is Friday, December 11, 7 pm at the Wheeler Arts Community Theater at 1035 Sanders Street in Fountain Square, Indianapolis.  The program is curated and hosted by renowned film preservationist Eric Grayson and features “A Christmas Wish” aka “The Great Rupert”, a 1950 Christmas …

Grant made possible by the Lions Clubs International Foundation and Indiana State Lions   INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired recently received a $150,000 matching grant made available through the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and the Indiana State Lions. The grant proceeds were utilized …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired recently received a $150,000 matching grant made available through the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and the Indiana State Lions. The grant proceeds were utilized to provide assistive technology for the students served at and through the school. The …

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on VA’s current prescription practices and guidelines for controlled substances. In a letter sent to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Bob McDonald today, Donnelly asked about steps at the federal level to address prescribing practices and how increased …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today announced plans to widen Interstate 65 in Lake County to three lanes in each direction from Merrillville south to at least State Road 2 (Exit 240) near Lowell. This project is part of Governor Pence’s Major Moves 2020 highway program, which is fast tracking …

Indianapolis – Following Catholic Charities’ decision to settle Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana, Governor Mike Pence’s spokesman Matt Lloyd issued the following statement: “The governor holds Catholic Charities in the highest regard but respectfully disagrees with their decision to place a Syrian refugee family in Indiana at this …

Indianapolis -On November 17, the Indiana General Assembly officially started with what is known as Organization Day. As legislators prepare for another legislative session, business concerns must be in the forefront of discussion in order to continue to move Indiana forward. Uncertainty has crept back into the markets. Third-quarter growth in …

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today issued the following statement on the first night of Hanukkah.   “On this first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish community across Indiana and the world will gather in the homes of family and friends to kindle the menorah light in commemoration of a timeless …

Indianapolis – A reminder about two scams that are becoming prevalent again during the holiday season; the IRS scam alleging back taxes are owed and threatening immediate arrest if funds are not wired as directed, and the bank credit card scam alleging your credit card has been suspended and asking …

Twenty-five 21st Century Scholar program alumni, 10 partnering organizations and two state leaders who created Indiana’s scholarship program for low-income students were recognized last evening at a celebration of the 21st Century Scholars program’s 25th anniversary.   “The 21st Century Scholars program is a national model for providing students financial …