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With the recent uptick of tragic home fires and continued cold weather across the state, Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson urges Hoosiers to keep safety in mind while using alternative heating sources or cooking. “Home fires occur more often…

2018 is here! It’s the New Year. There’s no better time to tell you about the new features we have in my Social Security. They not only save you time, but also put you in control of your retirement future.…

With below zero temperatures welcoming 2018 with a frigidly cold shoulder, Republic Services is asking Logansport residents for some patience. Due to the unusually cold temperatures and wind chill, Republic has been forced to delay normal trash pick-up and recycling…

INDIANAPOLIS  – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today sent a message to state employees authorizing performance-based increases following the completion of performance evaluations in January 2018. Employees who meet expectations will receive a 2 percent raise; employees who exceed expectations will…

With the potential for snow accumulation this weekend in Indiana, followed by continued extreme cold, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging Hoosiers to be prepared Cold Weather Precautions Bitter cold will be staying in the state for the…

Applications for the Commercial Facade Improvement Funding Program are still available to commercial business or property owners within the Logan’s Landing district. The program offers 50% matching funding of up to $5,000 per property for eligible improvements. Activities eligible for…

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Terry J. Stigdon, RN, MSN will be Indiana’s next director at the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and that he has requested a complete assessment of the department. Stigdon is…

UPDATED DEC. 29, 2017 First Day hikes still a go on Jan. 1 It’s “game on” for the First Day events being held on Jan. 1 at each of 32 Indiana State Park properties, despite the frigid weather. But there…

On Jan. 1, 2018 we’ll celebrate the 200th birthday of “Frankenstein”—a book that was originally published by an anonymous author (19-year-old Mary Shelley) that would go on to open up new literary genres, inspire countless films and books, create a…

Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.7 percent for November and remains lower than the national rate of 4.1 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been below the U.S. rate for…

As freezing temperatures and snow and ice blanket Indiana, the Postal Service is asking customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes, to help letter carriers deliver the mail. “Snow and ice make delivery dangerous and slow,”…

INDIANAPOLIS – Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell, chair of the CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans, today reminds Hoosiers time is running out to take advantage of the state individual income tax credit for 2017 contributions to their CollegeChoice 529 accounts. Mailed…

The Cass County Community Foundation hosted a Food Summit Wednesday, Dec. 20 for local food pantries and food banks to gather information and collaborate on ways to be more effective. Representatives from six organizations attended and shared current practices, hours…

Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson, part of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), is reminding Hoosiers to properly dispose of their live Christmas trees. The average life span of a Christmas tree is one month after purchase. Consumers…