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August, 2022

• 3 August

  Indy Chamber Announces Finalists for 45th Monumental Awards

  

  Ind. (Aug. 1, 2022)—Today, the Indy Chamber announced finalists for the 45th annual Monumental Awards, recognizing excellence in the Indy region’s built environment. The Monumental Awards exist to showcase the region’s best and brightest in our built environment and celebrate the work of companies across the region to strengthen Indy’s …

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• 3 August

  Consumer Alert: Products Recalled in July

  

  Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to be aware of products recalled in July. Consumers should take full advantage of the solutions available for those who purchased the recalled items.    “Summer is a time to be outdoors, but that time should be spent safely with well-made products. This month’s list …

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• 3 August

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Shooting that Occurred in May of 2021

  

  INDIANAPOLIS-IMPD Homicide Detectives have arrested 25-year-old Keith Bryant for his alleged role in the death of 26-year-old Keandre Coleman.On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, just after 3:00 pm IMPD East District Officers and IMPD Park Rangers responded to the Wes Montgomery Park in the 3400 block of N. Hawthorne Lane on …

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• 3 August

  Indianapolis Resident Receives 12-Year Sentence for Social Media App Scam

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (July 29, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan Friday announced the sentencing of David M. Betner. Betner was sentenced to 12 years in prison following an investigation by the Secretary of State’s Securities Division and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. “I am proud of the investigative team …

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July, 2022

• 29 July

  Traffic shift happening on or after August 6 for Phase Three of I-65/State Road 267 interchange project

  

  BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a shift in traffic at the State Road 267/I-65 interchange on or after Saturday night, August 6 and into Sunday morning, August 7. This will allow crews to begin Phase Three of the ongoing interchange modification project, near Whitestown, weather permitting. …

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• 28 July

  Indiana State Police Warn of Indiana Department of Workforce Development Text Scam

  

  Indianapolis, IN – Detectives from the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District have recently received complaints about a potential scam in the form of a text message. The messenger claims to be from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and indicates the recipient has unclaimed money from the state. The message gives …

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• 28 July

  Hendricks County legislators receive summer study committee appointments

  

  STATEHOUSE (July 21, 2022) –Hendricks County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees. State lawmakers serve on interim committees throughout the summer and fall, and examine top policy issues, gather public input and recommend legislation for the regular session beginning in January. State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) …

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• 28 July

  Business Equity for Indy Launches Workforce Pilot

  

  Business Equity for Indy (BEI) has announced the launch of an inaugural Workforce Pilot. The two-year program, made possible with support from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation and the Lumina Foundation, is designed to support companies with the implementation of evidence-based strategies to reduce disparities, drive equity, and support companies’ …

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• 28 July

  2022 Indiana State Fair Opens Tomorrow

  

  Indianapolis (July 28, 2022) – The 165th Indiana State Fair opens tomorrow, Friday, July 29 and will continue through Sunday, August 21 (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The Fair opens daily at 9 a.m.   The 2022 Indiana State Fair will feature fan favorites and new attractions for all ages. …

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• 28 July

  Hendricks County Community Foundation Scholarships Open August 3rd

  

  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 3 – September 14th at 3 p.m. Applications for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) are available at the same …

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• 28 July

  Temporary lane restrictions on US 36 for patchwork in Avon

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces ongoing lane restrictions on U.S. 36 in Avon. This work was originally scheduled to start in June, and is now ongoing. It should be completely finished by mid-August. The U.S. 36 westbound passing lane will be restricted between C.R. 625 …

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• 28 July

  Hendricks County Community Foundation Launches 2022 Community Needs Assessment

  

  The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) will launch a 2022 Needs Assessment Survey in August with results to be announced in November 2022. In 2019, the Community Foundation completed a first-of-its-kind Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment. The goals of the assessment were to help …

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• 28 July

  Town of Brownsburg drives record economic investments through June 2022

  

  The Town of Brownsburg continues to grow and develop thanks to a strong business climate and active economic development team. Beginning January 1, 2022 through June 2022, businesses have committed an estimated $207.8 million in capital investments in the Town, a 33 percent increase over 2021. These ventures will create …

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• 14 July

  ** FOUND ** Hendricks County Sheriff’s Detectives Seek Community’s Assistance in Locating a 16-Year-Old Missing Child

  

  UPDATE – The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department reported that David Burgess has been located unharmed.  The Sheriff’s Department would like to thank all the members of the community who called in with tips and information to assist us in finding him.  We would also like to thank the Plainfield Police …

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• 14 July

  FSSA announces new funding for mental health services, launch of Indiana 988 for crisis response

  

  INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction is providing new funding to help build and support projects in Indiana to improve mental health services for Hoosiers. This includes funding appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly in House Enrolled Act 1001, and additional funding from …

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