State News

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Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20; Ice Cream Shops

INDIANAPOLIS – (June 24, 2020) – I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Visit Indiana’s The 20 IN 20 list of ice cream shops will have you searching for the perfect scoop or shake. “Indiana ranks second in ice cream production in the United States, second only to California,” said …

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Governor Announces $61 Million Education Relief Fund for Remote Learning

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana PK-12 schools and higher education institutions can now apply for a needs-based, competitive $61.6 million grant program providing funding to improve remote learning. “Teachers, administrators and superintendents have faced this pandemic with innovative solutions to ensure our students continue to receive …

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Juvenile swimmer recovered from Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County

Mansfield, IN- Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call this afternoon of a swimmer who had disappeared in the water near the Mansfield Covered Bridge.  The incident took place approximately 1:34 p.m. when witnesses reported a female juvenile struggling in Big Raccoon Creek before going under the surface. Indiana Conservation Officers and multiple other first responders …

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Suspicious Activity and Pursuit in Clay County Results in an Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Clay County –  Detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post have been requested by Clay County Sheriff Paul Harden to investigate an officer-involved shooting incident that took place on June 17, 2020, at approximately 3:08 a.m., near Centerpoint, Indiana.     At approximately 2:27 a.m., deputies of the Clay County Sheriff’s Department …

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Indiana Works to Expand Access to Small Business Recovery Resources

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today provided updates on the state’s efforts to support Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs, announcing a new partnership with Indiana Black Expo (IBE) to increase access to economic and workforce recovery programs for minority employers and encouraging small business owners to apply for funding available …

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