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Judgement shuts down ‘massive’ robocall operation
Attorney General Todd Rokita this week obtained judgments shutting down a massive robocall operation that has blasted billions of illegal robocalls to people across the country, including in Indiana. In 2019 and 2020 alone, the defendants bombarded Hoosiers with more than 25 million robocalls.
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EMETERY All holiday decorations at Sunset Cemetery and the Elwood City Cemetery need to be removed by March 15 for spring cleanup. Any decorations left will be discarded.
Talk about your tongue twisters
It’s official: Nick Stoeberl who hails from Salinas, CA has the longest tongue of any man on earth, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The folks at the Guinness World Records confirm that it measures nearly four inches -- 3.97 inches from teeth to tip, to be precise, and he uses it to paint pictures.
Saturday funeral for Indiana trooper killed by fleeing car
AUBURN, Ind. (AP) — Indiana State Police announced Monday that the funeral for a trooper killed in the line of duty will be held Saturday at a northeastern Indiana high school.
Interesting facts about the month of March
Millions of people look forward to the month of March every year. In the northern hemisphere, March 20 or 21 marks the beginning of spring, a season of rejuvenation in which individuals enjoy the first consistent periods of warm weather since the previous fall. Though the official start of spring is a muchanticipated event each March, the month is more than just the end of winter. The following are some interesting facts about the month of March.
daily report
A RRESTS Mya Marie Rowland, 22, of Summitville, was arrested Friday, March 3 for violation of probation and possession of methamphetamine. Mark Todd Stocking, 51, of Alexandria, was arrested Saturday, March 4 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated - endangerment.
Consumer Alert:
Attorney General Todd Rokita alerted Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in February. Attorney General Rokita encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items.
Accessibility app enhances Falls of the Ohio State Park experience
A new technology installation at Falls of the Ohio State Park’s Interpretive Center allows individuals with hearing, visual, or sensory needs to have equal access to the center’s natural, cultural, and historical resources.
What to do when parents are poor sports?
Heated debates with referees and trash-talking players is something one may expect when watching professional sports. But such behavior is not expected of parents on the sidelines of youth sporting events. However, unruly parents are on display with increasing frequency at various youth sporting events.