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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education has announced the recipient of the 2019-2020 Title III Distinguished Indiana School District Award. Perry Township Schools was chosen to receive this distinction for demonstrating a commitment to English Learner success through strategic programming, rigorous instruction, inclusive school culture, and beneficial partnerships with …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 13, 2020) — In celebration of Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is encouraging grain and grain bin safety for farmers and those working in the agriculture industry.  “Ensuring our farmers have the tools and resources necessary to keep themselves and those on their operations …

ELKHART — Elkhart County residents are sending messages of hope and encouragement in response to the statewide shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Musicians and performers from all over Elkhart County are singing “Tomorrow” from the musical “Annie” to remind us all that “the sun will come out tomorrow.” The …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred April 7 in Posey County.  Posey County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at 4:28 p.m. about an ORV accident near the intersection of Hidbrader Road and Lang Road in New Harmony. Indiana Conservation Officer Keith Wildeman responded to the scene, where the operator of the ORV …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 214 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $126.5 million in state matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative. “Hoosier communities are able to take on more needed road work and …

With the U.S. experiencing a record number of initial unemployment claims, WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus.To identify which states have experienced the largest unemployment increases, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across two key …

INDIANAPOLIS (April 2, 2020) –State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Bond Bank are pleased to announce the 2020 Midyear Advance Funding Program for local units of government across the state. The Midyear Program assists local units of government with cash flow needs due to a mismatch in timing between …

Vermillion County- March 30, 2020, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Trooper Brad Fyfe was patrolling in the area of State Road 63 and Trinity Avenue, when he stopped a 2020 Toyota for traveling 119 miles per hour.  Upon speaking to the driver, Trooper Fyfe instantly observed that the driver was very agitated …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that resulted in the death of a Celestine man. Keith Thewes, 55, was operating his ORV yesterday along a ditch line when the accident occurred. He was found by a family member on private property off of County Road 820 …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday night, near the 1400 block of Cedar Bluff Road in Bloomington. David Deckard Jr., 37, of Bloomington, was operating a four-wheeler on private property in a wooded area. For reasons not yet known, Deckard lost control and was thrown off the vehicle, receiving head and chest injuries. …