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Traffic Blitz in NWI results in dozens of tickets, several arrests
This past Wednesday, Troopers from the Indiana State Police Lowell Post, along with Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED), participated in a traffic enforcement blitz focusing on I-80/94 and I-65. The blitz resulted in the following statistics being compiled: 85 Traffic tickets 110 Warnings 66 Left lane violations (trucks over 10,000 lbs.) 39
I-65 bridge work to resume south of State Road 2
An Indiana Department of Transportation contractor will resume bridge work on I-65 between State Road 2 and State Road 10 on or after Monday, March 17. Overnight lane closures will be utilized during the hours of around 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately ten days to set up the traffic configuration for phase three of this project. Overnight lane
Mrvan Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on Friday announced the details of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students from Indiana’s First Congressional District. Each year, the Congressional Institute and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the Congressional Art Competition as an opportunity to promote the artistic talent in each Congressional District. Congressman Mrvan stated, “I look forward
State Comptroller Votes for Non-ESG Policy for Public Retirement Savings Plan
Press release, Indiana State Comptroller: STATEHOUSE — State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla recently voted to further ensure investment options for the State’s deferred compensation retirement plan, Hoosier START, are chosen and monitored for the prioritization of objective financial factors over non-financial environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. “By focusing solely on financial factors, we not only prioritize the best possible retirement
Chesterton Porter Rotary Club invites CHS seniors to apply for scholarships
The Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club is announcing up to $10,000 in scholarships for 2025 CHS graduates. Five scholarships will be offered at up to $2,000 each: *DIRK BAER SCHOLARSHIP: For a student seeking a degree in liberal arts with demonstrated financial need. *GEORGE KRIVISKEY SCHOLARSHIP: For a student seeking a degree in the sciences. *WARREN H. CANRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP: For a student