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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the recipients of $61 million in grants designed to improve connectivity and increase devices available to students and teachers through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. “Indiana’s students, parents and teachers have worked hard to adapt to the challenges COVID-19 has …

INDIANAPOLIS – (August 19, 2020) – From canyons and caves to waterfalls and wildlife, Indiana’s wilderness is simply breathtaking. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list focuses on the natural wonders of the Hoosier State. “There’s so many natural features in Indiana to explore,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “These 20 attractions are all great …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of three individuals at Monroe Reservoir late Saturday night.   At approximately 10:30 p.m., witnesses reported seeing a vehicle drive down the Paynetown State Recreation Area boat ramp and enter the water.  The driver called out for help and attempted to exit the …

MARTINSVILLE –Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the establishment of two new Indiana state forests at a ceremony in Morgan County. Ravinia State Forest, near Paragon, encompasses 1,500 acres of wooded rolling hills, valleys and restored cropland. The area now known as Mountain Tea State Forest consists of more than 1,150 …

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 13, 2020) – The Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) recognized seven small businesses this week for completing the 2020 Export Indiana Accelerator, a statewide initiative assisting Indiana companies in creating ready-to-execute export plans to position their products or services in the international marketplace.“To stay competitive in today’s …

INDIANAPOLIS –  Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to expand access to trained peer support recovery professionals through the Indiana Recovery Network. Peer supports are trained professionals with personal experience with mental health …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued an Order today in Cause No. 44970 S2 approving $1,110,000 in civil penalties for Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC (NIPSCO) for pipeline safety violations occurring in 2018. These violations are related to NIPSCO’s failure to locate or mark its pipelines …

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 5, 2020)  – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today launched Taking Care of Main Street, a new program to provide operational support for Indiana Main Street programs. “Downtowns are the heartbeats of our rural communities, and we recognize the significant …

INDIANAPOLIS – (August 4, 2020) – From food to covered bridges, there are so many things that make Indiana unique. Visit Indiana’s next #The20IN20 list features the must-see, must-do treasures of the Hoosier State. “As Indiana continues to get Back on Track, these 20 attractions are all great reasons for …

The body of an Anderson man was recovered from Westwood Park Reservoir in Henry County, Indiana. Jeff Maxwell, 61, was pulled out of the water after nearly three hours of search operations. A 911 call came in to Henry County Dispatch today at approximately 2:34 p.m.  Maxwell was located by …