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April, 2022

• 7 April

  Seven Hour Standoff in Danville Ends Without Incident

  

  After nearly 7 hours of refusing to surrender himself, 37-year-old Robert Lee Douglas Jr. of Indianapolis was taken into custody by officers with the Danville Metropolitan Police Department.  Robert Lee Douglas Jr. At approximately 6:15 PM last evening, Danville officers went to a South Kentucky Street address to serve felony warrants on …

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• 5 April

  Early Voting Begins Today for 2022 Primary Election

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (April 5, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan reminds Hoosiers that today, Tuesday, April 5th is the first day of in-person absentee voting in Indiana for the 2022 Primary Election. “Today is the beginning of primary election season,” Secretary Sullivan said. “Over the next 28 days Hoosiers …

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• 4 April

  US 36 resurfacing project begins Wednesday in Putnam County

  

  PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a resurfacing project on U.S. 36 will begin on or after Wednesday, April 6.  The project spans from just east of U.S. 231 through Bainbridge to the east town limits. The contractor will be flagging motorists around construction. This is …

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• 4 April

  Indiana Lyons’ Dillon Ware Named ABA All-Star

  

  DANVILLE, IN – The American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that Indiana Lyons forward Dillon Ware has been named to the ABA 2nd Team West All-Stars for the 2021-22 season. Ware is a 2020 graduate of Danville Community High School. Ware led the Danville-based Indiana Lyons with 439 points, averaging over …

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• 4 April

  INDOT Announces Request for Information to Inform State Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment Plan

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED), announced today that it has issued a request for information (RFI) to inform development of the state’s electric vehicle (EV) implementation plan. Indiana will soon receive National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds …

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• 4 April

  Sullivan Man Arrested After a Police Chase

  

  Sullivan County – Friday, April 1, 2022, at approximately 11:42 p.m., Trooper Austin Robertson was patrolling on State Road 54 near County Road 525 East when he attempted to stop the driver of a motorcycle for traveling at a speed of 100 MPH.  The driver failed to stop once Trooper …

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• 4 April

  5-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Edgar Meyer guests with CSO for April 23 Masterworks 5

  

  CARMEL IN — Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning double bassist and composer Edgar Meyer will appear with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) under Artistic Director Janna Hymes for its final Masterworks performance of the 2021-22 season, on Saturday, April 23, 7:30 pm at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. …

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• 4 April

  Secretary of State Announces Indiana to Double Number of Post-Election Audits

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (April 1, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan today announced the state will double its number of post-election audits following each general election. “As the state’s chief elections officer, one of the most important responsibilities I have is to verify that all Hoosier votes are accurately counted …

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• 4 April

  Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in March

  

  Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in March. Attorney General Rokita wants consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items.   “I want Hoosiers to know when flaws are discovered in popular consumer products, and know …

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• 4 April

  Hamilton Center Implements Starting Salary Increases

  

  Like all businesses in general, and health care facilities in particular, Hamilton Center Inc. is committed to retaining and recruiting top talent. Hamilton Center is starting a full-scale effort to increase starting salaries and benefits for nurses and therapists. A 2020 survey by flexjobs.com indicated that salary was the top …

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March, 2022

• 30 March

  Vehicle Pursuit Ends on I-74 Near Brownsburg

  

  Brownsburg, IN – An attempted traffic stop in Indianapolis began a pursuit that ended on I-74 near SR 267 this afternoon. At 12:11 p.m. an Indiana State Trooper attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic violation on Lynhurst Drive near Sumner Avenue. The vehicle failed to pull over and …

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• 30 March

  Statewide 911 Board adds Translation Capabilities to Text to 911

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2022) — The Indiana Statewide 911 Board, in collaboration with INdigital and the State Treasurer’s office, is announcing another tool that enhances communications between non-English speaking citizens and emergency services. Since 2019, dispatchers at all of Indiana’s Public Safety Answering Points have had access to “Language Line,” which …

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• 30 March

  Indiana Voter Registration Ends April 4th Early Voting Begins April 5th

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers of two upcoming dates regarding voting: Indiana’s voter registration deadline is April 4th. Registering to vote and checking your status for the 2022 primary can be done online at http://IndianaVoters.com or by visiting your local county …

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• 30 March

  Indiana Department of Education Accepting Applications for Newly-Launched Career Pathways Grant

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is now accepting applications for its new Explore, Engage, and Experience Grant. The grant is available for Indiana’s schools and local partners as they work to expand students’ access to pathways leading to high-wage, high-demand careers.“It’s important that every student has access …

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• 28 March

  Sights N Sounds with Allen Kiger

  

  Allen Kiger On the first Sunday of each month, join Allen Kiger at 11:00 AM for “Sights N Sounds with Allen Kiger”. Allen is a Hendricks County native who talks to your favorite entertainers. “Sights N Sounds with Allen Kiger” is underwritten (supported) by: Hawkeye Storage Units Listen to “Sights …

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