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By Indiana House Republicans Press Office— STATEHOUSE  – Fast and reliable internet is coming to more homes and businesses in Delaware County thanks to over $669,000 in state broadband grant funding, according to local lawmakers. Indiana recently awarded a total of $189 million for 154 broadband projects around the state as part of the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. In total, more than 52,900 homes and businesses across 80 counties will benefit from the program…

By U.S. Senator Todd Young Press Office— WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) welcomed Hoosier veterans to Washington, D.C. this week as part of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. Senator Young greeted the group of roughly 85 veterans at the World War II Memorial. “It was a privilege to greet an Honor Flight from Northeast Indiana today in Washington. The service and stories of these Hoosier veterans is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for each of them,”said Senator Young. Honor…

By State of Indiana Press Office— INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Visit Indiana Week is May 1-7, in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week. This week aims to educate the public about the importance and impact of travel and tourism. The Office of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC), Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Indiana Foodways Alliance (IFA) are inviting people to explore the state. “Over 25,000 people have signed up for the passports,” Lt. Gov. Crouch said. “DNR is offering…

By Mike Rhodes and Governor Holcomb’s Press Office— MUNCIE, Ind.—Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb was in Muncie on Tuesday to present local governments from across the state awards from the “Community Crossings” program. The check presentations were held at Minnetrista. Locally, Muncie received $1 million dollars, Delaware County received $995,000 and Daleville received $75 thousand dollars for road improvements. Gov. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Mike Smith announced 224 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $107.8…

By Tony Sandleben and Mike Rhodes— MUNCIE, Ind.—What started as a simple conversation at a Ball State football game between Ball State President Geoff Mearns and Dan Towriss of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation has become a collaboration between Ball State University, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and the City of Muncie to revitalize Lafferty Field at McCulloch Park.   Towriss, through the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and his company Gainbridge, made a “substantial philanthropic investment,” according to President Mearns,…

By Tony Sandleben— MUNCIE, Ind.—On March 24, 2022 the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2021 population estimates for states and counties. Delaware County registered its first population increase in the yearly U.S. Census Bureau estimates since 2011. Delaware County registered an increase of 202 people for the year 2021.  More good news—5 out of 9 counties in East Central Indiana showed increased populations. In addition to Delaware County which increased  +202 people, Henry County + 50, Fayette County +27, Randolph…

By John Herrik, Network Indiana— STATEWIDE–No severe weather is expected in the immediate future, but the National Weather Service says now is the time to have a plan in place for your family and business. This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. “Once we get into this time of year, the chances for severe storms go up. The chances for tornadoes go up. Indiana has had a long history of tornadoes in March and especially April,” said Randy Bowers, meteorologist…