Governor Holcomb says he hasn’t given any thought to changing Indiana’s name, but he is looking into how the state could do a better job of sharing its history.
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Is Your Antique Collection “American Picker” Material?
The “American Pickers” will be making their way through Indiana next month and they’re searching for stops to include on their route!
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the “pickers” behind the History Channel series, travel across the country on a mission to find vintage and antique items in order rescue and recycle these forgotten relics. Continue reading
Skimmer Scams on the Rise – Be Cautious While Paying at the Pump
With an increase in skimming devices being discovered at gas stations this year, AAA warns drivers to be extra cautious about paying at the pump. Unfortunately, this could happen to anybody; AAA Public Affairs Manager Greg Seiter had his card skimmed at a gas station on the south side of Indianapolis just a few weeks ago. Continue reading
Red Hats Collected for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association has started a campaign to raise awareness of heart-related diseases.
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Water Safety Education Leads to Indiana Drowning Death Reductions
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division says drowning deaths are on the decline.
Internship Opportunities Expanding for Fall Semester in Indiana
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is promoting more opportunities through the EARN Indiana program.
Road Funding Task Force Working Toward Long-Term Plan
Although the Indiana General Assembly will not convene until next year, a task force is actively working this summer on future ways to fund Indiana’s road improvements.
Starke County Historical Society Awarded Heritage Support Grant
The Starke County Historical Society is being helped to complete a portion of a project they hope will revitalize the Henry F. Schricker home.
Cigarette Use Down, E-Cigarette Use Up Among Indiana Youth
Cigarette use among middle and high school students is down, but other tobacco products are increasing.
Culver Continues Push for Stellar Communities Designation
The Town of Culver is ready to retool and continue pushing forward following the announcement they are a Stellar Communities Finalist.
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Culver Working to Become an “Indiana Main Street” Community
The Town of Culver is one of the area communities interested in becoming an Indiana Main Street Community.
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Pulaski County Sees Legacy Quilt Approved for Bicentennial Celebration
Pulaski County saw its Legacy Project approved prior to celebrating Indiana’s 200th year in existence.
Approval follows a meeting of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission in Lake County on September 18th. The commission is made up of 15 members and looks to execute the statewide celebration of Indiana’s birthday.
Farm Bureau Targets Specific Policies Ahead of 2016
The Indiana Farm Bureau has developed a few specifics for state legislators to consider in the 2016 session of the General Assembly.
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for AmeriCorps
Since the founding of the Red Cross AmeriCorps in 1994 more than 800,000 members have contributed over 1 billion hours in service across the nation by tackling pressing problems and mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve. If you’re looking to make a real difference in your community and wish to gain new skills and experience then you should consider signing up for the Red Cross AmeriCorps. Continue reading
Infant Mortality Speaker Addressing Indiana Health Problems
Indiana has one of the worst infant mortality rates in the nation.
That’s why the Indiana Youth Institute is bringing a speaker to the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac to discuss the issue.
According to data provided by the Youth Institute, an infant dies every 16 hours in the state. That puts Indiana newest residents at a 25-percent higher risk of death than their peers.
Continuing Cold Leads to State Homeland Security Recommendations
First FEMA, and now the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is advising against being out in the bitter cold.
Wind Chill readings were expected to be in the double-digits below zero. Cold weather moved into the area yesterday, but will continue through midday. Wind gusts may not be helping matters, but the IDHS says they are urging residents to take precautions against the cold.
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State Revenue Sources Fall Short, Wagering Beats Estimates
The state of Indiana has gained a bit of revenue for January compared to the previous year, but fell short of revised estimates.
According to the monthly revenue report from the State Budget Agency, General Fund revenues were $1.3-billion in January. That’s 2.4-percentage points above revenue collected for the same period last year. Those figures are still below estimates for the 2015 fiscal year published in December.
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Charbonneau Focuses on Indiana’s Water Resources
State Senator Ed Charbonneau is touting two bills that received unanimous approval in the Indiana Senate.
Both bills attempt to analyze and secure the Hoosier State’s water resources. Senate Bill 473 requires the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to monitor water resources and provides an avenue for volunteers to conduct the work. It would focus on areas where water withdrawals could exceed the natural replenishing rate.
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Indiana Dem Leader Criticizes State Budget Process
Indiana Democrats are speaking out against the current state budget process.
House Democratic Leader Scott Pelath out of Michigan City held a news availability to answer questions about what he says are over exuberant elected representatives and the continued murkiness of Indiana’s budget process.
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School Choice Week Recognized with Events
In conjunction with national efforts, Indiana Governor Mike Pence has issued a proclamation recognizing this week as Indiana School Choice Week.
The movement organizes events that look to inform parents about the K-12 education options available, and to point out a few of the benefits for choice in education policy.
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