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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected South Bend Fire Chief Stephen Cox to serve as the Indiana state fire marshal. “Chief Cox brings great experience, leadership and vision to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security,” Gov. Holcomb said. “I know that as the state’s fire …
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BRAZIL, IND. (Oct. 1, 2019) – Major donors to the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch will break ground on the not-for-profits’ new peace chapel and bunkhouses at a special ceremony in Clay County on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. Representatives of sponsoring families and organizations will flank their local sheriffs …
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