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April, 2021

• 1 April

  Major Traffic Shift on I-70 Planned for North Split Project

  

  MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that lanes will be shifted into a new configuration on I-70 east of the North Split for the next phase of the interchange reconstruction. As part of this traffic shift, the two inside lanes of I-70 eastbound will …

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• 1 April

  INDOT Enters Agreement with the Town of Plainfield and Hendricks County for Relinquishment of SR 267

  

  PLAINFIELD, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently entered an agreement with the Town of Plainfield and Hendricks County regarding the relinquishment of a portion of State Road 267, known locally as Quaker Boulevard. Avon Avenue north of U.S. 40 was also included as part of the agreement.  …

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March, 2021

• 29 March

  Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting a Pellet Gun at a Vehicle on I-65

  

  Lebanon, IN – An Indianapolis man was arrested last night, March 28, 2021, after he allegedly fired a pellet gun at a vehicle on I-65 in Boone County. At 10:30 p.m. a vehicle stopped on the side of I-65 in a construction zone near Lebanon, where a trooper was sitting stationary, …

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• 26 March

  Kevin Robinson (KRob)

  

  Kevin Robinson is a passionate, record setting and award-winning 37 year broadcast veteran, having experienced programming, branding and voice over success with teams in Chicago, Phoenix, St. Louis, Louisville, Buffalo and Lansing in quality companies like CBS Radio, Bonneville International, Hubbard Radio, Infinity Broadcasting, Salem Media Group and others. Kevin …

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• 26 March

  February Indiana Employment Report

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (March 26, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 4.0 percent for February, and the national rate is 6.2 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people seeking employment within the prior four weeks as a percentage of the …

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• 26 March

  Who’s a Good Dog? 11 Indiana Dogs among the more than 400 of Humankind’s Best Friends Nominated for Chance to Become Nation’s Top Hero Dog

  

  WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2021 – Every dog has its day, and more than 400 of the nation’s most wonderful dogs are hoping that day will come for them this fall during the 11th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards®.  Now it’s up to America to help decide which of …

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• 26 March

  US 136 Closing in Brownsburg at C.R. 900 East April 5 for railroad Repairs

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the U.S. 136 railroad crossing in Brownsbug will close on or after Monday, April 5 at 7 a.m. CSX Railroad will be restoring the tracks at C.R. 900 E. The roadway is scheduled to reopen at 7 p.m. on Friday, …

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• 25 March

  Construction Startup to Expand Operations, Services in Central Indiana

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (March 25, 2021) – BASE Design-Build Group Inc. (BASE), a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design and construction startup, announced plans today to grow its operations in Indianapolis. The company committed to creating up to 102 new jobs by the end of 2024 and has already hired 14 toward …

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• 25 March

  IMPD detectives and officers work diligently to apprehend catalytic converter suspect

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – On March 23, 2021, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives apprehended a suspect believed to be involved in multiple thefts. At approximately 2:00 a.m., IMPD Detectives spotted a vehicle believed to be involved in several recent catalytic converter thefts. While investigating, it was discovered that the vehicle in …

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• 25 March

  IMPD, FBI collaborate to arrest trio suspected in multiple armed robberies

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives working with the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force arrested three juvenile suspects in connection with a series of armed robberies and carjackings committed near the Astoria Park Apartments on the city’s westside.  Using various investigation techniques, detectives were able to identify and apprehend …

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• 24 March

  Laser Technology Company SurClean Selects Brownsburg as its New Location

  

  Brownsburg, Indiana (March 24, 2021) – SurClean, Inc. will be calling Brownsburg, Indiana home to its woman-owned laser technology business.  SurClean brings its years of laser industry expertise to solve coating removal challenges, from the industrial to the military. Susan L. Sprentall, President and CEO of SurClean, described her laser …

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• 24 March

  Gov. Holcomb Announces Plan for All Hoosiers to be Eligible for the Vaccine March 31; announces end date for statewide mask mandate

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today delivered a statewide address to lay out the road ahead for Hoosiers in the fight against COVID-19. “As we continue to isolate if you test positive, quarantine if you’re a close contact, and get vaccinated when you’re eligible, the light at the end …

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• 24 March

  The Hendricks County Community Foundation is Celebrating 25 Years

  

  The Hendricks County Community Foundation is celebrating 25 years of service to Hendricks County this year. In 1993, most people in the county had no idea what a community foundation was. However, a few pioneering citizens with a vision for our community opened the “Greater Plainfield Community Foundation.” The young …

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• 24 March

  Hinkle Fieldhouse to Host 2021 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (March 23, 2021) – The 32nd annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will take place at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the Butler University campus in Indianapolis on Thursday, April 1 at 9 p.m. ET. The event will feature some of the country’s top 3-point specialists and high-flying …

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• 24 March

  Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter Hosting Series of Special Virtual Programs

  

  Indianapolis, IN – March 23, 2021 – The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is hosting a series of special virtual programs designed for people affected by the disease in various ways, including people living with dementia, caregivers and family members, future healthcare workers and individuals who are looking to reduce …

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