GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.

Victims' Rights Awareness Week puts focus on survivors

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Victims' Rights Awareness Week puts focus on survivors

New law expands victim support through the state’s compensation program starting July 1…. INDIANAPOLIS – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed April 24-30 this year, is a time when communities across the nation join together in recognition and support of survivors. As commemorative vigils and events are held across the state, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is ramping up efforts to spread awareness about its Victim Compensation Program and other resources that exist to assist those impacted by violent crime.

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Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads

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Planting season is here; remain alert to large farm equipment on Indiana roads

INDIANA (April 21, 2022) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways.

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2022 Primary Election Mail-in Absentee Application Deadline is Today

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2022 Primary Election Mail-in Absentee Application Deadline is Today

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan is reminding Hoosiers that today, Thursday, April 21st, is the final day for a circuit court clerk to receive an absentee ballot application from an applicant requesting delivery of an absentee ballot by mail. The application to request a mail-in ballot must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., 12 days before the election. Applications may be submitted to the circuit court clerk in person or by mail, fax, email, or online through the Indiana Voter Portal at IndianaVoters.com.

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Erratic driver arrested and accused of driving under the influence of a controlled substance

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Erratic driver arrested and accused of driving under the influence of a controlled substance

When a Bloomfield driver, facing multiple criminal counts, showed up in court today for his initial hearing, courthouse security took him into custody on an outstanding warrant before the hearing took place. Now he's back in jail and his hearing will have to be rescheduled.

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UPDATED, CANCELED: Second Silver Alert issued for another teen from Sullivan County

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UPDATED, CANCELED: Second Silver Alert issued for another teen from Sullivan County

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Faith Williams, a 15 year old white female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 165 pounds, black hair with blue eyes, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Faith is missing from Carlisle, Indiana which is 95 miles southwest of Indianapolis and was last seen on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm. She is believed to be in danger and may require medical assistance.

If you have any information on Faith Williams, contact the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department at 812-268-3408 or 911.

This concludes this Silver Alert.

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