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Parole agents commended for protectiong community and helping parolees succeed

Parole agents commended for protectiong community and helping parolees succeed

New Castle, Ind.— There are many unsung heroes working for the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) among which are those who serve as parole agents. While most people think of the ‘policing’ side of a parole agent’s duties, there really is so much more to being a successful parole agent.

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Greene County Prosecutor ends term leading Indiana Prosecutor’s Association

Greene County Prosecutor ends term leading Indiana Prosecutor’s Association

Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw’s one-year term leading the Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys ended in December. Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Patrick Harrington was recently elected as president of the association and has taken over to serve in this role in 2020.

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Former Greene County Prosecutor David Powell presented with Stephen Johnson Award

Former Greene County Prosecutor David Powell presented with Stephen Johnson Award

INDIANAPOLIS – During last week’s 2019 IPAC Winter Conference, former Executive Director Dave Powell received the Steve Johnson Award from the Board of Directors. IPAC’s current Chair, Lisa Swaim, presented him with the award at a reception celebrating Powell’s eight years leading IPAC.

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Former Greene County Prosecutor David Powell awarded Sagamore of the Wabash

Former Greene County Prosecutor David Powell awarded Sagamore of the Wabash

INDIANAPOLIS (December 10, 2019) – David Powell was awarded an Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash during the IPAC Winter Conference in downtown Indianapolis for his service as IPAC’s Executive Director…..

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Governor directs flags to half-staff on Saturday in honor of Pearl Harbor Day

Governor directs flags to half-staff on Saturday in honor of Pearl Harbor Day

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from midnight to midnight on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff on Saturday.

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Flag should be lowered to half-staff now until sunset Friday in honor of Rep. Cummings

Flag should be lowered to half-staff now until sunset Friday in honor of Rep. Cummings

The United States Flag is be displayed at half-staff effective immediately until sunset, tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 18, honoring the life of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, who passed away. Title 4 of the U.S. Code states that the United States Flag shall be flown at half-staff on the day of death and the following day for a member of Congress. Source: The American Legion

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Governor directs flags to half-staff on Friday in honor of ISP Trooper Stephan

Governor directs flags to half-staff on Friday in honor of ISP Trooper Stephan

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for Indiana State Trooper Peter "Bo" Stephan. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of his funeral, Friday, October 18, 2019. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff on Friday.

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Governor directs flags to half-staff on Sunday

Governor directs flags to half-staff on Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff on Sunday.

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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day

Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at state facilities across Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents statewide to lower their flags to half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001.

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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff until Thursday sunset

Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff until Thursday sunset

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the tragedies in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on Thursday, August 8. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff.

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