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Firefighter Daniel Powell puts together a bag of new toys for a local family inside the Toys For Tots office in Southway Plaza. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Government December 7, 2018

Muncie Public Safety Officials Bring Holiday Cheer To Local Children

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, Indiana—During the holiday season, many of the City of Muncie’s public safety officials kick-into high gear in order to bring a little holiday cheer to underprivileged children around the area. Toys For Tots In early November, the familiar Toys for Tots collection boxes began to spring up inside businesses around town. For 2018, around 50 boxes have been distributed throughout the community. Families who wanted to participate in the Toys for Tots program were first screened by staff at…

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Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced his infrastructure agenda plan for 2019, including a new $1 billion investment in infrastructure projects. Photo by: Gov. Holcomb press conference live stream

Government September 4, 2018

Governor Eric Holcomb Announces ‘Next Level Connections’ Program

By: Rachel Hoffmeyer— Martinsville, Indiana– Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced his infrastructure agenda plan for 2019, including a new $1 billion investment in infrastructure projects. The Next Level Connections program will expand broadband services in rural Indiana, grow the state’s systems of trails, create more nonstop international flights, and move up the completion of major highway projects. The state also will continue to pursue building a new fourth water port at Lawrenceburg and expansion of rail projects in northwest Indiana….