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ISP Bloomington participating in National DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23

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ISP Bloomington participating in National DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23

Bloomington – This Saturday, October 23, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 21st nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs….. Indiana State Police Post in Bloomington, which is located at 1500 N. Packinghouse Rd, will be accepting unused or expired prescription medication this Saturday, October 23, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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Indiana State Police seeking recruits to be motor carrier inspectors

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Indiana State Police seeking recruits to be motor carrier inspectors

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Lowell, West Harrison, Terre Haute, Richmond, and Seymour. Inspectors enforce both state and federal regulations pertaining to commercial motor vehicles operating within the State of Indiana.

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CANCELED: Statewide Silver Alert declared for woman missing from Bloomington

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CANCELED: Statewide Silver Alert declared for woman missing from Bloomington

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. The Bloomington Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Sharon Teulle, a 73 year old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 215 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a white shirt with flowers, and dark pants. Sharon is missing from Bloomington, Indiana which is 53 miles south of Indianapolis and was last seen on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 1:40 pm. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. If you have any information on Sharon Teulle, contact the Bloomington Police Department at 812-339-4477 or 911. This concludes this Silver Alert.

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New Indiana Connectivity Program to launch next week

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New Indiana Connectivity Program to launch next week

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 21, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced a new program aiming to help more Hoosiers obtain access to reliable and quality broadband. Homeowners and business owners can apply for consideration for the Indiana Connectivity Program, which opens for applicants on Monday, Sept. 27. This new tool can connect residents and businesses that lack internet service with internet service providers and assist in the expense of extending broadband to unserved and underserved locations.

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Hoosiers urged to help #STOPTrackTragedies during Rail Safety Week 2021 and beyond

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Hoosiers urged to help #STOPTrackTragedies during Rail Safety Week 2021 and beyond

Indianapolis, INDIANA, September 20, 2021 – Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Indiana Operation Lifesaver is joining Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) from September 20-26 to observe Rail Safety Week in North America and urging the public to help #STOPTrackTragedies. Governor Eric Holcomb signed a proclamation declaring the observance of Rail Safety Week in Indiana as well.

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Harvest season is here; Hoosiers asked to remain alert to slow moving equipment

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Harvest season is here; Hoosiers asked to remain alert to slow moving equipment

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 14, 2021) — Harvest season is here and for some that means visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards, but we want to remind motorists that harvest season also means farmers will begin harvesting this year’s corn and soybean crops. That means more slow-moving agricultural equipment will be traveling on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. We want to remind everyone to stay alert and be courteous to ensure we all get home safely.

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Governor directs flags to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Cpl. Sanchez

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Governor directs flags to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Cpl. Sanchez

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of Marine Cpl. Humberto "Bert" A. Sanchez of Logansport. Cpl. Sanchez died while serving his country. The 22-year-old was killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.

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Governor updates September 11 flag notification

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Governor updates September 11 flag notification

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff BEGINNING AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND RETURN TO FULL STAFF AT MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT Sept. 11, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

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