Indiana State News
Back-to-School Campaign reaches out to Indiana's Uninsured
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 8:45am.INDIANA STATEHOUSE - The 7th annual Covering Kids & Families of Indiana Back to School campaign to connect low-income children, adults and families with low cost and free health care coverage will be launching soon. Partners will speak about resources available for Indiana's 131,000 uninsured children and 600,000 uninsured adults and announce the formation of the new Indiana School Health Network at a conference at the Indiana Statehouse.
The New Chrysler Group Will Honor "Lemon Law" Obligations
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 2:45pm.Bankruptcy Court approves agreement with State Attorneys General
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced today that Fiat and the new “Chrysler Group, LLC” have agreed to honor the “Lemon Law” rights of Chrysler buyers when the new company takes control of the U.S. auto maker.
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Kelvin Fuller Returned to Westville Prison
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 05/20/2009 - 5:34am.WESTVILLE, IN - Kelvin Fuller, age 42 of Anderson, Indiana returned this past weekend to the custody of the Indiana Department of Correction. Fuller escaped from the medium security section of the Westville Correctional Facility on August 1, 2007. He was apprehended near Butte, Montana one week later on August 8, 2007 still driving a vehicle he purportedly had taken in Indiana.
Tim Lanane: Week in Review at the Indiana General Assembly
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 6:21pm.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Cold temperatures and a foot of snow did not deter the fast-paced atmosphere surrounding the General Assembly this week. Committee agendas were long and much testimony has already been presented on a myriad of issues facing our state. Many bills have advanced out of committee and to the floor of the House and Senate for further consideration. This brief summary highlights some of this week’s Statehouse activities.
Governor Daniels directs flags to be lowered to half-staff
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 6:12pm.INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Governor Mitch Daniels has directed that flags throughout the state and at the State House be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas.
This is in accordance with a proclamation issued earlier today by President Barack Obama. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset on November 10.
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Congress Passes 20-Week Extension of Unemployment Benefits
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 4:12pm.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The federal government today enacted another extension of unemployment benefits. The legislation will provide up to 20 weeks of additional benefits to the unemployed in Indiana. This extension will result in eligible Hoosiers being able to claim up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits.
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St. Vincent Employee Honored
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 7:12pm.INDIANAPOLIS, IN -
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University of Indianapolis Employee Honored
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INDOT Announces Traffic Stoppages for State Road 57 in Gibson and Warrick Counties
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:12am.EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that on Wednesday, November 4, traffic on State Road 57 / I-69, will be stopped temporarily.
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Dillon Encourages Hoosiers to Include Indiana's Soldiers on Their Holiday Card List
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:12am.INDIANA STATEHOUSE - State Sen. Gary Dillon (R-Columbia City) today encouraged residents to join Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman's holiday season mail campaign for troops called "Hoosier Cheer for Our Heroes."
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Frito-Lay joins IDEM's Environmental Stewardship Program
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:12am.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Commissioner Thomas Easterly inducted Frito-Lay Frankfort into IDEM's Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) today.
To earn its ESP membership, Frito-Lay Frankfort is installing water meters at process points to monitor usage and maintain accuracy. They are also implementing monitoring activities and process controls to optimize water use. These changes are expected to reduce water usage by nearly 83 million gallons annually.
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Indiana State Police Offer Safety Tips to Combat Police Impersonators
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 10:12pm.PENDLETON, IN - Lt. Bob Burke, Commander of the Pendleton Post, would like to remind citizens in Indiana there are hundreds if not thousands of traffic stops that are performed by legitimate law enforcement officials performing their sworn duty. On a very rare occasion a person impersonating a police enforcement officer comes to the attention of law enforcement and the public after performing a bogus traffic stop or falsely representing themselves as a public servant.
GemStreet USA offers holiday shopping that’s budget-friendly yet big on bling
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 10:12pm.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Those searching for “that something different” in holiday gift giving will find it at the GemStreet USA Show & Sale, coming to the Indiana State Fairgrounds "Pioneer our Land" Building December 4-6. With custom-made jewelry, distinctive beads, one-of-a-kind fossils, crystals and minerals — you will find special gifts for friends and family.
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Buckaroo Marketing Acquires Zent Consulting
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 9:12am.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - In a positive sign that the local economy is starting to once again gain ground, Fishers-based Buckaroo Marketing | New Media announced this week it has acquired Indianapolis-based Zent Consulting. The acquisition comes at a time when Buckaroo had completed expansion of its infrastructure in preparation for pursuing exponential growth and Zent Consulting was exploring ways to enhance capabilities in order to meet growing client needs.
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The Town of Dyer has joined the growing number of Indiana Cities and Towns now accepting credit cards for utility payments
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 5:12pm.DYER, IN - PayGOV LLC (www.paygov.us) announced today that the Town of Dyer, Indiana has signed an agreement with the company. Contracted with the majority of Indiana municipalities, the Town of Dyer joins several other Indiana Cities and Towns already working with PayGOV.US.
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Agreement with Chrysler Returns $5.5 Million in Bonds to Tipton County
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 10:12pm.Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita’s Securities Division agrees to dismiss complaint of securities violations against Chrysler
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Richard E. Dell (58) Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 10:12pm.PERU, IN - Early today Master Trooper Detective Tony Frawley of the Indiana State Police out of Peru served a warrant on an inmate of the Tipton County Jail for 15 counts of Child Pornography a class D Felony.
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State Treasurer Richard Mourdock Launches Statewide Effort to Reach 215,000 Plus “Unbanked” Hoosier Households
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 10:12pm.Initiative to assist with replicating current, local “Bank On” programs
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – State Treasurer Richard Mourdock announced a statewide effort to get approximately 215,000 “unbanked” individuals who don’t have checking accounts connected to their local bank or credit union.
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Hoosiers warned of fraudulent H1N1 flu remedy scams
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 10:12pm.Attorney General, State Health Department: avoid online H1N1 medicines
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Hoosier consumers are being warned about Internet retailers selling products described as H1N1 flu medicines or remedies that actually are fraudulent, unapproved or useless. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and the Indiana State Department of Health urge Hoosier consumers to avoid such products and instead to practice good hand-washing hygiene and receive the approved H1N1 flu vaccine from local health departments or their physician.
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Goodnight to Chair Indiana Association of Cities and Towns’ Legislative Committee
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 3:12am.Kokomo, IN – Earlier this week Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight was asked to assume the role of chairman of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns’ (IACT) legislative committee. This appointment is the second, in less than a month, to a leadership post within IACT. During IACT’s yearly convention in early October, Goodnight was also appointed to the IACT’s executive committee.
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Be Alert to a Scam in Wabash County
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 10:12pm.The Indiana State Police at the Peru District would like to alert the people of Wabash County and surrounding localities of a scam for money. Individuals are posing as associates of the Indiana State Police and are collecting money for the needy children for Thanksgiving.
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Crash and Road Restrictions Indy Northside
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 7:12pm.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana State Police have cleared the scene of the crash and explosion on the north side of Indianapolis. The semi and tanker have been removed and INDOT engineers are inspecting the bridges and surrounding roadways.
Osili Named Research Directory for Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 8:12am.INDIANAPOLIS—International scholar Dr. Una Okonkwo Osili has been named director of research for the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Patrick M. Rooney, executive director of the Center, announced today.
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Probationary Officer Arrested in Lansing, Michigan
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 6:12pm.On Monday, October 19, 2009 the Indiana State Police were notified that Probationary Officer (P.O.) Elton D. Jones, 28 of Valparaiso, IN was arrested in the Lansing, Michigan area for allegedly being involved in criminal activity. Based on this preliminary information P.O. Jones was placed on administrative leave without pay pending further developments in the active investigation of the Lansing, Michigan Police Department.
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Indianapolis Woman Dies in Five vehicle Crash
Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 12:12am.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A five vehicle crash early this evening on I-65 in Indianapolis resulted in the death of an Indianapolis woman. The crash occurred at 5:45pm October 15, 2009, during rush hour traffic near the 111 MM on I-65 southbound. The resulting investigation and clean-up kept I-65 southbound closed until approximately 8:45pm.
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