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Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau Statistics for September 2026

IN- The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana.  Among their primary missions is helping to provide safe environments on our roadways for everyone. As a result of strategic enforcement efforts, Troopers throughout Indiana documented the following statistics … Read more

ReDiscover Downtown Peru Commercial Facade Grant application now available

PERU, IN- The 2027 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant window is officially open. ReDiscover Downtown Peru will reimburse 50% of eligible exterior improvement costs for downtown commercial properties, up to $5,000 per property, per year. Applications are open now through January 31, 2027. Funds are limited, so don’t wait to apply. Eligible projects can include exterior … Read more

Blackout plate sales Top 380,000, generate nearly $13 Million to improve BMV experience

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced that, just over one year after Indiana launched its Blackout license plate, sales have topped 380,000, generating $12.9 million in additional revenue that is being reinvested to make the BMV a more modern, efficient quick stop for Hoosiers, unlike any other BMV in the country.  The Blackout plate … Read more

Northern Miami Preservation Society collecting history and support

DENVER, IN- This from www.giant.fm: A nonprofit has started in Denver, Indiana, creating an old building that was abandoned for years into a historic piece for the community. The idea was launched by Jennifer Koon this summer and quickly turned dreams into reality when it became a nonprofit organization as the Northern Miami Preservation Society.  Formerly … Read more

Crossroads Bank welcomes Josh LeVeque as Mortgage Loan Officer in Miami County

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Crossroads Bank is proud to announce that Josh LeVeque (NMLS#2605231) has joined our lending team as a Mortgage Loan Officer, with his office located at our Peru branch serving Miami County. Josh brings mortgage and consumer banking experience to the team, along with a diverse background in leadership, operations management, information technology, … Read more

Visit Wabash County invites community to come together for Lights of Honor

WABASH, IN – In recognition of America’s 250th birthday, Visit Wabash County invites thecommunity to come together for an evening of gratitude, reflection, and remembrance atLights of Honor, a special luminary ceremony honoring the men and women who have served inthe United States military. The ceremony will take place November 6 from 5 PM to … Read more

Miami Correctional Facility presents donation to Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre

PERU, IN- Case Manager Wilson of Miami Correctional Facility presented a $500 donation to Board Treasurer Debby Myers of Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre in Peru. Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre is a nonprofit community organization named in honor of John Sigvard “Ole” Olsen. “Ole” graduated from Northwestern University in 1912 with a degree in music before … Read more

Thousands of students participate in Inaugural Indiana School Fitness Month

INDIANAPOLIS – As September comes to a close, Governor Mike Braun is highlighting the success of the inaugural School Fitness Month—one way Indiana is prioritizing health and wellness as part of the Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Through the commitment of local schools and educators, thousands of Hoosier students participated in School Fitness Month by … Read more

Two Parkview hospitals receive Quality Leadership awards from Vizient

AUBURN & WABASH, IN – Parkview DeKalb Hospital and Parkview WabashHospital received the Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer award from Vizient, whichannounced its 2026 honorees on Monday, September 28th, 2026. It’s the third time since 2022 that Parkview DeKalb Hospital has received the Birnbaum award,while Parkview Wabash Hospital is receiving the award for the first … Read more