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Indiana DNR

Channel catfish to be stocked across Indiana by November

This fall, DNR will stock over 80,000 channel catfish across Indiana by November. Stocked catfish will be 8-10 inches in length. District fisheries biologists determine the number of fish to be stocked by the size of the lake and management…

Do Halloween with the DNR

Plan to spend the upcoming weekend, Oct. 25-27, at a Halloween event — or two — or three —at a DNR property. Options include events with names like Spooktacular, Un-BOO-Lievable Happenings, Owl-o-ween, Fall-o-ween, Hoots and Howls, and Hall-o-Wheelin. State park…

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 18th Drug Take Back Day

(Peru, IN)- On Saturday, October 26, 2019 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 18th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection…

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Indiana reports first flu-related death of the season

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today confirmed the state’s first influenza-related death of the 2019-20 flu season. “This is a tragic reminder that we should never underestimate how serious the flu can be,” said State Health Commissioner Kris…

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Red Ribbon Week proclaimed in Logansport

In recognition of the national movement to make the United States drug-free, the City of Logansport will officially observe the nation’s largest anti-drug effort. Mayor Dave Kitchell Monday proclaimed Wednesday as the beginning of Red Ribbon Week in Logansport. City…

Newly Appointed State Fire Marshal Stephen Cox Sworn-In

Stephen Cox was sworn-in as the new Indiana State Fire Marshal today among a group of firefighting leadership from around the state. The brief swearing-in ceremony was held at the Brownsburg Fire Territory Training Facility and was attended by firefighters…

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September Indiana Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.2 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The last time Indiana’s unemployment rate was lower than 3.2 percent was December 2000. The monthly unemployment…