State News

News related to Indiana and non-Hendricks County specific.

New Indiana FFA Director announced

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 21, 2020) —The Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced Samantha (Sam) Miller as the new Indiana FFA Director. Miller previously served as the Assistant FFA Director for nearly three years. Samantha (Sam) Miller “Sam has been a true asset and shining light to the Indiana FFA Association for …

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Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Wineries

INDIANAPOLIS – (Oct. 21, 2020) – Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice, prefer sweet or dry, Indiana has more than 100 award-winning wineries to satisfy your taste buds. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list features the must-visit wineries around the state. “Indiana is among the top 20 wine-producing states,” …

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September Indiana Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 20, 2020) – Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 6.2 percent for September, and the national rate is 7.9 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the …

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Gov. Holcomb and Purdue appoint new Indiana State Chemist

INDIANAPOLIS –  Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Karen Plaut, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Purdue Agriculture, have appointed Mark LeBlanc to the position of Indiana State Chemist and Seed Commissioner. Dr. Mark LeBlanc “Dr. LeBlanc brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to Indiana as our new State Chemist,” …

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Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Public Art

INDIANAPOLIS – (Oct. 7, 2020) – You can find eye-catching art across Indiana. Murals of well-known Hoosiers, tributes to the past or sculptures by famous or local artists. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list features the must-see public art around the state. “Beautiful murals that span whole alley walls and new innovative sculptures are …

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Carlisle Woman Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Minor

Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on September 9, 2020, after receiving information from the Sullivan County Department of Child Services concerning allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor.  The investigation revealed that Heather N. Cottom, age 33, of Carlisle, IN, had allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct …

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