(Howard County, IN)-The Indiana State Police is providing the following information for the visitation and funeral service in honor of Trooper Peter R. Stephan, both of which are open to the public. Trooper Peter R. Stephan Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 …
Read More »Discipline charges filed against three judges related to May 1 incident
The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against three judges: Clark Circuit Court 1 Judge Andrew Adams, Crawford Circuit Court Judge Sabrina Bell, and Clark Circuit Court 2 Judge Bradley Jacobs. The Commission alleges misconduct related to the judges’ behavior on May 1, while in attendance at …
Read More »Methamphetamine and Paraphernalia Discovered During Traffic Stop
Vigo County – At approximately 11:30 p.m., on October 9, 2019, Trooper Gerald Stump was patrolling near US 41 at Poplar Street, when he stopped the driver of a Mitsubishi passenger vehicle. The driver was identified as Stacey L. Dooley-Figg, 48, of Terre Haute. A driver’s license check revealed Dooley-Figg …
Read More »New Data Show 114,800 Youth in Indiana Have Obesity
Princeton, N.J., October 10, 2019—In Indiana, 114,800 young people ages 10 to 17 have obesity, according to the newest data released today. The obesity rate in Indiana for this age group, 16.6 percent, has held steady in recent years and ranks as the 13th highest in the nation. The data …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces 2019 Gold Star Schools
INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Education announced today the 2019 Gold Star Schools. The Gold Star designation signifies a school counselor-led steering team has met specific criteria identified for the development of a comprehensive school counseling model. “Receiving Gold Star designation is evidence of a strong, collaborative, and successful school …
Read More »Fremont man injured in Steuben County tree stand fall
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand fall that occurred yesterday evening in Fremont at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of east State Road 120. Matt Goins, age 34, of Fremont, was hunting from a tree stand in a wooded area behind his residence and was wearing a full safety harness. He …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces $436 million EPA loan to support water infrastructure
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler at the Statehouse today to announce a $436 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to help finance wastewater and drinking water projects in 20 communities across the state. “When we say infrastructure, we …
Read More »Creative Works Growing Morgan County Footprint, Adding 70 New Jobs
MOORESVILLE, Ind. (Oct. 2, 2019) – Creative Works, a designer and manufacturer of themes, props and attractions for the entertainment industry, announced plans today to expand its operations in Morgan County, creating up to 70 new jobs by the end of 2022. “Small businesses like Creative Works drive our state’s economy forward …
Read More »Banks Leads 67 House Republicans in Calling on DOJ to Assist Investigation Into Discovery of Fetal Remains
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.), along with 65 of their House Republican colleagues, today called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide any assistance requested by state authorities in investigating the discovery of human fetal remains on the property of Indiana abortionist …
Read More »Indiana Conservation Officers add Public Safety Divers
Six Indiana Conservation Officers will become members of DNR Law Enforcement’s 47-officer team of certified dive rescue specialists that serves the entire state. The officers will graduate on Oct. 3 from the six-week Public Safety Dive Rescue Specialist School. The new divers, with the county in which they are based, …
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