465 Work

Dear All, The latest in road construction on our interstates in Marion County is attached.  This is what is going to be going on this weekend, so if you are planning on using I-465, I-65, I-865, or driving close to the areas that are being worked on be advised of delays, detours, and additional traffic…

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CRASE

Dear All, With the recent happenings in Texas and Ohio I thought it would be a good idea to have IMPD come out to our district and present the C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) presentation again.  Some of you may have attended this when they did it for us at my December, 2017…

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Back to School

Dear All, Our “Back to School Supply Drive” with the drop off location at Eagle Creek Park is winding down.  Thanks so much to everyone who has given so far.  I have made a couple of trips to the gate houses and the Earth Discovery Center and brought home filled boxes of school supplies.  We…

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“Jazz on the Point”

On Wednesday evenings the place to relax and enjoy music is at Eagle Creek Park.  The weeks alternate between “Jazz on the Point” and “In Concert with Nature”.  This was taken of the group that recently played at “Jazz on the Point”.  There are two more concerts left this season, so if you have not…

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Weekend Work

Dear All, Wanted to make sure everyone had the latest that has been put out by the Indiana Department of Transportation on road work that is to be occurring this weekend.  There are two project that may affect your route, but also affect other traffic due to detours and people taking a different way to…

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Pike Firehouse

Pike Fire Department #61 and their new Headquarters had their Grand Opening in June.  Many of the elected officials from all levels of government that represent parts of Pike Township were in attendance for the program.  The ribbon was cut with a huge scissors. There was a tree planting ceremony with Boy Scout Troop #343…

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Mosquitoes

Dear All, Many of you may have seen the article in today Indianapolis Star “Mosquitoes bite Marion County with a vengeance”.  From reading the article, what is typically collected in traps and logged during the first week in July more than doubled this year during that time.  Sounds like our weather right now is going…

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Road Work

Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County Friday, July 19 to Monday, July 22 INDIANAPOLIS – Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation will continue work this weekend on multiple projects to improve pavement conditions and repair winter damage on Indianapolis area interstates. Motorists should avoid work zones, if possible, by using alternate routes. Delays and slow-moving…

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Heat

City activates Emergency Operations Center, offers safety tips in response to Excessive Heat Warning   INDIANAPOLIS – The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning that will be in effect from 2 pm today through 8 pm Sunday. Heat index values are expected to rise above 100 degrees during this time. These conditions can…

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