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August, 2021

• 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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• 29 July

  IMPD and Federal Agencies Release Final Update on April FedEx Building Shooting in Plainfield

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) along with our federal partners, The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Indiana today announced they have completed the investigation into the shooting at the FedEx Ground-Plainfield Operation Center, 8951 Mirabel Rd.Following the April 15, 2021 …

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• 29 July

  Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield Suspends Classes Due to COVID Outbreak

  

  Due to a significant outbreak of COVID-19 among students at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana, the Law Enforcement Training Board has made the decision to temporarily suspend the 2021-224 class at ILEA.  As of Wednesday morning, 10 students had tested positive, and nine additional students are being …

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• 21 July

  Kroger seeks to fill 600 new associate positions for Indiana stores during Thursday hiring event

  

  [Indianapolis, IN.] July 20, 2021 – Kroger announced its latest campaign to add to the Kroger family across Indiana. This week, Kroger Central Division is ready to welcome applicants for 600 openings in its stores from South Bend to Bloomington.   “We like to say Kroger is a place where …

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• 21 July

  Hendricks County Community Foundation Scholarships Open on August 4th

  

  More than 24 scholarships are offered by the Hendricks County Community Foundation to local high school seniors, and the application to apply for these will be open this year from August 4 – September 15th. Applications for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) are available at the same time and …

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• 21 July

  Attorney General Todd Rokita: U.S. Department of Education backs off critical race theory, marking a win for Hoosier families

  

  Earlier this week, the Biden Administration reversed course on educational proposals aimed at imposing the teaching of critical race theory (CRT), the 1619 Project, and other similar curriculum into America’s classrooms. The move comes on the heels of a 20-state letter led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita  pushing back against …

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• 16 July

  Avon High School hires PE Teacher and Head Boys Basketball Coach Drew Schauss

  

  AVON, Ind., July 16, 2021 – The Avon Community School Corporation Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Drew Schauss as Avon High School (AHS) Physical Education (PE) Teacher and Head Boys Basketball Coach. Schauss comes to Avon from Logansport High School, where he was an educator and Head Boys Basketball …

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• 15 July

  Auditor Klutz Announces $3.9 Billion State Reserve; Triggers Taxpayer Refund

  

  STATEHOUSE – State Auditor Tera Klutz, CPA announced today that Indiana closed the 2021 fiscal year with reserves of $3.9 billion. “Indiana once again exceeded expectations and soared through the recession with one of the fastest recoveries on record to end with a cash reserve of $3.9 billion at the …

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