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Gov. Holcomb signs COVID-19 Executive Orders

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed Executive Orders 21-16 & 21-17. Executive Order 21-16 extends the public health emergency and Executive Order 21-17 rescinds all directives in previous orders and then outlines a limited number of directives necessary to…

Logansport man convicted of attempted rape and child exploitation

LOGANSPORT –Noah Schafer, the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney, announced that Laadis Orlando Saavedra, 65, of Logansportwas found guilty of Attempted Rape, Child Exploitation, Vicarious Sexual Gratification, and Sexual Battery after a jury trial which concluded Tuesday in Cass County Circuit…

High heat expected, severe storms possible across Indiana

The National Weather Service is predicting heat Index Values Near 100 Degrees today (6/18). High temperatures will climb into the mid 90s this afternoon with dew point temperatures around 70. The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel…

Innovative partnership launching to train future roadbuilders

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation (ICRF) are launching a first of its kind partnership bringing Hoosiers cost-free training preparing individuals for careers in the highway and road construction industry.  “BY Roads” uses a…

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USGS reports earthquake near Bloomingdale, Indiana

The United States Geological Society (USGS) originally reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 2.4 miles NE of Montezuma, Indiana around 3:18pm today (6/17/21). They have updated their info to state that it was M 3.8 – 3 km W of Bloomingdale,…

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State Sen. Stacey Donato to serve on study committees

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2022 legislative session. Donato’s assignments include the following: Interim Study Committee on Child Services; Governor’s Commission on Supplier Diversity; Commission…

IDEM announces Clean Community Challenge pilot program

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced six communities that will be piloting updates to the agency’s Clean Community Challenge. The Clean Community Challenge is a voluntary program that recognizes and assists Indiana cities or towns that take…

New interactive reservoir habitat map available for anglers

Anglers can find fish habitat structure locations and more on DNR’s new interactive reservoir habitat map. Habitat structure, such as bundles of Christmas trees, rock piles and wooden platforms, improves aquatic habitat for fish by creating areas for cover, nesting,…

INDOT increases starting salary for skilled trades positions

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation recently increased compensation entry level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL and $19.00 per…

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 for tracking and reporting minor-employee information via the state’s Youth…

Seat launches campaign for Indiana State Treasurer

NORTH WEBSTER, INDIANA – Appearing at the Kosciusko County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner in North Webster, Indiana, on Thursday, June 3, Pete Seat announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for Indiana State Treasurer. “Being the Chief Investment Officer of…

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