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Don’t let criminals steal your holiday cheer

The holidays are a joyous season filled with memories, laughter, giving and of course, shopping. To ensure that your shopping cheer isn’t dampened by criminal behavior, follow these safety tips:…

November 23, 2017
Hoosiers encouraged to keep safety in mind while decorating for the holidays

While decking the halls this holiday season, the Indiana State Fire Marshal, part of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, encourages Hoosiers to keep fire safety in mind. A large…

November 23, 2017
General Assembly Kicks Off 2018 Session

STATEHOUSE — State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day is…

November 21, 2017
AG Curtis Hill: Cannabidiol (CBD) products are illegal in Indiana

Attorney General Curtis Hill today released the following statement in conjunction with the issuance of an advisory opinion from his office regarding the legality of cannabidiol products. “Over recent weeks,…

November 21, 2017
Know Before You Go, Plan Extra Time for Thanksgiving Travel

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan more driving time during the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday. AAA projects 50.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles…

November 21, 2017
U.S. Postal Service offers Letters FROM Santa Program

NORTH POLE — Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus — and the U.S. Postal Service can help you prove it when Santa replies to your child’s letter — complete…

November 21, 2017
(Indianapolis) – – Hoosiers will pay significantly more for their Thanksgiving meal this year, when comparing prices to 2016, according to Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey. The…

November 19, 2017
Hoosiers Encouraged to Be Alert When Cooking This Holiday Season

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires, and many home fires and related injuries are caused by unattended cooking. During the hustle and bustle of this holiday season,…

November 19, 2017
Health officials raise awareness of seldom-diagnosed ACOS

INDIANAPOLIS—November is National COPD Awareness Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is raising awareness of an often undiagnosed condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

November 15, 2017
IDHS Encourages All to Prepare for Winter

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging all Hoosiers to become more equipped during Winter Weather Preparedness Week, November 12-18. Here are several tips to be actively involved in…

November 12, 2017