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August, 2021

• 17 August

  Slowdowns of I-465 traffic scheduled on southwest side

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 17, 2021) – Expect I-465 traffic delays after 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights, weather permitting, during installation of overhead electric transmission lines just east of S.R. 37/Harding Street.Police are scheduled to assist utility contractors with 20-minute rolling slowdowns of I-465 traffic between S.R. 67/Kentucky Avenue and I-65 …

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• 17 August

  The Traffic Signal at US 36 and Hendricks C.R. 300 East will be activated Wednesday

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of U.S. 36 and C.R. 300 East, which is located just east of Danville. Crews will activate the signal around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18. Motorists are encouraged to be …

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• 17 August

  Gov. Holcomb ceremoniously signs Law Enforcement Bill in Plainfield

  

  Plainfield – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb ceremoniously signed House Bill 1006 at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield. The governor, along with Rep. Greg Steuerwald, Rep. Robin Shackleford and other members of the general assembly, touted the bipartisan support and passing of House Enrolled Act 1006. “There were many that said it …

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• 17 August

  Task force expanding to include law enforcement agencies across Central Indiana

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indianapolis Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) will officially become a regional task force now known as the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force (ICGTF). The task force is the product of collaboration between several mayors, lawmakers, and other key leaders including police chiefs and sheriffs.The expansion allows …

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• 17 August

  INDOT to Close Bridges over I-465 in Marion County for Construction

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close multiple bridges in Marion County for construction.  Each bridge will be getting a new bridge deck overlay. This work is weather dependent and the dates could change.  75th Street over I-465 CLOSED in both directions Closed Friday, August 20 at 9 p.m. …

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• 17 August

  Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Armed Robbery Near Brownsburg

  

  BROWNSBURG- On 08/16/2021 at approximately 1:10pm Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of an armed robbery that occurred on County Road 650N east of County Road 1000E near Brownsburg.  The initial report is that a person was robbed at gunpoint as he pulled over alongside the road for …

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• 12 August

  Town of Avon Indiana Awarding First AVON|NOVA Award at Tonight’s Town Council Meeting

  

  AVON IN – Over the past two months, the Town of Avon has been promoting a new program called the AVON|NOVA award.  NOVA, Good People Shining Brightly, was created to promote a focus on the good that is happening in the local community, and to shine a light on those …

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• 12 August

  Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers of new ‘unsubscribe’ scams

  

  Even typically savvy consumers are falling victim to a new scam in which they are emailed that they must unsubscribe from free-trial services in order to avoid charges on credit card accounts, Attorney General Todd Rokita warned today. The new scam is distinctive from others because the email instructs recipients …

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• 12 August

  Hendricks County Sherriff’s Department Investigates Fatal Weekend Crash Near Avon

  

  AVON- On 08/08/2021 Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on Co Rd 200N, west of Co Rd 800E near Avon.  At that location a single black Jeep had traveled off the roadway, partially ejecting the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.  The …

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July, 2021

• 30 July

  Build, Learn, Grow scholarship program extended through March 2022

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s Build, Learn, Grow scholarship program is extending assistance to pay for a portion of before- or after-school care or early childhood education for qualified families through March of 2022. Scholarships cover up to 80% of a child’s early care and education, summer learning or before- and after-school …

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• 29 July

  Hendricks County Community Foundation Grant Programs are Live

  

  The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is excited to announce two grant programs that are now live and accepting applications. The Community Unity Grant Program is a direct result of the Hendricks County Community Needs Assessment, which led to HCCF’s commitment to pursuing greater community unity in our county. This …

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• 29 July

  Hendricks County Humane Society to Host their 16th Annual Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting ‘Come! Sit! Stay!’ November 12

  

  Hendricks Humane will host its 16th Annual Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting with silent auction on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 7pm to 10pm at CRG Event Center, 2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield. Come! Sit! Stay! for a fun, interactive evening while raising money to end dog and cat overpopulation …

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• 29 July

  21 Food Trails – One State Savor The Flavors of The Indiana State Culinary Trails Passport

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – (July 26, 2021) – Love tenderloins? Pie? Burgers? Something else? There is an Indiana Culinary Trail for you! Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and the Indiana Foodways Alliance (IFA) are teaming up to launch the Indiana State Culinary Trails Passport. The Indiana Foodways Alliance has 21 culinary trails across the …

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• 29 July

  IMPD Robbery Detectives Arrest a Man for a Series of Overnight Robberies

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – On July 26, 2021, at approximately 12:49 AM, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were called to investigate an armed robbery at the BP gas station located at 4949 E Thompson Road.  Upon arrival, officers confirmed an attempted armed robbery had occurred. IMPD Robbery Unit responded …

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• 29 July

  State Accepting Applications for Teaching Scholarship, Stipends

  

  (INDIANAPOLIS) – Three scholarship and stipend opportunities for student teachers are open for the 2021-22 school year, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Funding is available for Black and Hispanic/Latino student teachers, as well as those who plan to teach in high-need fields, such as math, science or …

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