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FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11, 2021
WASHINGTON – FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. The national…
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Indiana DNR says Hoosiers in 76 counties can resume feeding birds
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced today that Hoosiers in 76 counties across the state can resume feeding birds but asks that residents of the remaining counties keep their…
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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…
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Gov. Holcomb announces $1.3 million in additional funding to distribute life-saving naloxone
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the state will fund a $1.3 million distribution of the opioid reversal agent naloxone…
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Lt. Gov. Crouch, ISDA announce 2021 Indiana Agriculture photo contest winners
INDIANAPOLIS— Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture announced the winners of the 2021 Indiana Agriculture photo contest. The winning photographs will be displayed in the…
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Indiana Region of American Red Cross Sends, Prepares Volunteers to Respond to Western Wildfires
INDIANAPOLIS — According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are currently 97 large wildfires across 13 western states (Montana, Idaho, Oregon, California, Washington, Alaska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Utah,…
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Arts Commission invests in Pulaski County Tribe to strengthen Pulaski County through arts and creativity
On July 14, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $4850 to Pulaski County Tribe for their Art in the Park project through the Arts Project Support grant…
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PCT announces plans for an Art in the Park community-centered project
Pulaski County Tribe is making plans to lead a community enhancement “Art in the Park” project in the Winamac Town Park. PCT will work to raise funds, collaborate with potential…
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Longtime Winamac Dealership earns Prestigious Ford President’s Award
Jim Dobson Ford of Winamac was recently recognized as a recipient of the 2020 Ford Motor Company President’s Award. One of the Ford Motor Company’s most prestigious accolades, only 10%…
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Hiring Teens? Register with New System by July 1
Effective July 1, 2021, schools will no longer issue work permits for minor employees (under age 18). Instead, employers who employ five or more minor employees will now be responsible…
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Enjoy Indiana waters on Free Fishing Weekend, June 5-6, 2021
Indiana residents can fish the state’s public waters without a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6. The two Free Fishing Days kick…
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Flags at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday,…
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Nearly 800 Indiana University Kokomo students earn chancellor’s list, dean’s list honors for Spring 2021
KOKOMO, Ind. — Seven hundred ninety-seven full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned chancellor’s list or dean’s list honors for the spring 2021 semester. Chancellor’s list students earned a 4.0 grade…
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Gov. Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Executive Orders
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Order 21-14 to extend the public health emergency. Continuation of the public health emergency allows certain individuals who otherwise would not be…
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Flags at half-staff thru sunset on May 30, 2021 in honor and remembrance of victims in San Jose, CA
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in San Jose,…
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Lt. Gov. Crouch, FSSA accepting 2021 Golden Hoosier Award nominations through June 19, 2021
STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Golden…
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State Road 14 reduced to one lane over Tippecanoe River in Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for the State Road 14 bridge over the Tippecanoe River beginning on or after Monday, May 24. The…
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Hoosier voters to receive postcard with election information in the mail
SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Secretary of State INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier voters are beginning to receive postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. The office…