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November, 2021

• 5 November

  I-65 southbound will close Sunday night in Boone County at State Road 47 for Repairs

  

  BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announce I-65 southbound will close on Sunday, November 7 at 9 p.m. and reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, November 8. The U.S. 52 eastbound on ramp to I-65 southbound will close as well during this time. Traffic will be diverted …

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• 5 November

  Sullivan County Woman Pleads Guilty for the Death of Her Ex-Husband

  

  Sullivan County – Thursday, November 4, 2021, a sentencing hearing was conducted in Sullivan Superior Court in State of Indiana v. Susan Brown. Prosecutor Ann Smith Mischler charged Susan Brown, age 67, on August 3, 2020, with murder after she shot her ex-husband, Faron Deece Brown, on July 13, 2020, …

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• 5 November

  Attorney General Todd Rokita challenges Biden’s unlawful vaccine mandates with lawsuits

  

  Attorney General Todd Rokita announced that he is filing legal actions against President Joe Biden to stop unlawful vaccine mandates the administration is imposing on employers and employees across the country. “We are suing the president because he’s got to stop running roughshod over Americans’ liberties,” Attorney General Rokita said. …

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• 4 November

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

  

  INDIANAPOLIS –  On Monday, November 1, 2021, just before 8:00 p.m., an IMPD Southeast District Sergeant was in the 3600 block of S. Keystone Avenue when she heard shots being fired. That officer then located a 17- year-old male who sustained injuries consistent with a gunshot wound(s). Additional Officers responded, …

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• 4 November

  INBiz, Indiana’s Business Portal, Registers 750,000th User

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (November 3, 2021) – More than 750,000 users are now registered in INBiz, Indiana’s one-stop resource for registering and managing businesses. Created in 2016, INBiz serves as a single online location for numerous transactions with state government. The site provides a streamlined, customer-centric experience that reduces confusion, stress, and …

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• 4 November

  Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Award more than $100 million through Community Crossings

  

  Franklin, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 218 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $101.9 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the Governor’s Next Level Roads program. “Community Crossings continues to …

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• 4 November

  Hendricks County lawmakers: State grants give green light for local road improvements

  

  STATEHOUSE (Nov. 3, 2021) – Hendricks County communities will receive nearly $1.5 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to local legislators.  State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through …

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• 4 November

  IMPD Officer Discharges Firearm Resulting in Injury

  

  On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at approximately 11:45 pm, IMPD Southeast District officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of Villa Avenue.  While on scene, multiple dogs charged at the officers.  One officer discharged his firearm striking a dog and striking an individual in the hand who was …

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• 4 November

  Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Environmental Rules Board The governor made one new appointment to the board, who will serve until September 30, 2025: Michael Chambers (Zionsville), assistant general counsel with Eli Lilly & Company Indiana Gaming Commission The …

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• 4 November

  Twelve Avon High School Students are College Board National African American and Hispanic Recognition Programs Awardees

  

  Avon, Ind. – Twelve Avon High School Students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications. This honor meaningfully connects students with universities across the country, helping them stand out …

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• 1 November

  Indiana DCS raises awareness during National Adoption Month

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2021) – The Indiana Adoption Program, the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Indiana Supreme Court are working together to share stories of children who have found permanent, loving homes across Indiana. Each November, in celebration of National Adoption Month, these agencies collaborate to spread the …

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• 1 November

  Gov. Holcomb makes appointments to various Boards and Commissions

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Executive Board of the Indiana Department of Health The governor made five reappointments to the board, who will serve until August 31, 2025: Blake Dye (Fishers), representing hospital administratorsRobin Marks (Indianapolis), representing veterinariansJoanne Martin …

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• 1 November

  Applications available for judicial position in Marion County

  

  The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee is beginning the process of selecting a new superior court judge. Judge Mark A. Jones has tendered his resignation, effective January 8, 2022, creating a vacancy on the Marion Superior Court. Committee Chairperson and Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David announced applications for the …

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• 1 November

  Statewide housing stability partnership launched

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 1, 2021) – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority will accept applications from renters in all 92 counties for the Indiana Supreme Court’s Eviction Diversion Program, which is an additional tool to promote housing stability across the state. To qualify, the renter must have a pending eviction …

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• 1 November

  Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-28 and 21-29. The Executive Orders expire on Dec. 1, 2021. “Today, I’m extending the public health emergency for another 30 days to maintain critical assistance to our neediest Hoosiers as we come out of this pandemic – all directly tied to …

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