Lilly to invest $2.1 billion in new Indiana manufacturing sites
Eli Lilly and Company plans to expand its manufacturing footprint in Indiana by investing $2.1 billion in two new manufacturing sites at Indiana’s LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District in Boone County. These new facilities will expand Lilly’s manufacturing network for active ingredients and new therapeutic modalities, such as genetic medicines, and represent the company’s dedication to strengthening its portfolio of potentially life-changing treatments.
Over the past eight years, Lilly has delivered 17 new medicines, including tirzepatide (approved by the FDA as Mounjaro™) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and aims to introduce four potential new medicines in the next two years. These new sites will support increased demand for existing Lilly products and play a key role in bringing Lilly’s robust clinical pipeline to patients around the world.
The proposed project is expected to create up to 500 new Lilly roles with an additional four indirect jobs for every Lilly position created, based on industry data. An estimated 1,500 construction jobs will be required while the facilities are being built.
Lilly’s most recent expansion in Indiana was announced in 2019 and capped a series of investments in research and manufacturing in and around Indianapolis. Those investments totaled more than $2.5 billion over five years and have created additional manufacturing jobs bringing the total current number of Lilly manufacturing employees in Indiana to more than 3,700.
Indiana’s Free Fishing Days: June 4-5, and September 24
What are Free Fishing Days? On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters. All other rules such as seasons, bag, and size limits apply. Free Fishing Days are an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing, or introduce a friend to fishing. To see what properties are hosting events, go to the DNR Calendar. Prefer to learn on your own? See Fishing Tips and Videos.
- Where to Fish
- Urban Fishing
- Indiana Fish Stocking locations
- Fish & Wildlife properties
- All DNR properties
Fishing Information:
Bloomington Fire Department honors 55 Firefighters
The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) recognized 55 firefighters for exceptional service to the community during 2021. The annual event is routinely conducted on the anniversary date of BFD becoming a professional fire department on February 17, 1900. This year, however, the event was delayed due to COVID. The presentation occurred at 4 p.m. on May 20, 2022, at the Switchyard Park Pavilion.
“Our department faced significant challenges in 2021; in addition to continuing efforts relating to the global pandemic we also mitigated a major flood event and handled an unprecedented increase in our annual call volume,” said Fire Chief Jason Moore. “Despite challenges, our firefighters continue to showcase their commitment to the community and dedication to helping others. They are an exceptional resource to a community BFD is honored to serve. As both the Fire Chief and a member of the Bloomington community, I am proud of our firefighters, especially those recognized at this year’s awards ceremony.”
The presentation showcases BFD firefighters recognized for the following awards:
- Bernard Glover Firefighter of the Year
- Luke Murphy
- Mark Webb Fire Officer of the Year
- Stacey Mitchell
- Robert “Bob” Loviscek Service Award
- Jeremy Goad
- Indiana State Fire Marshal – Meritorious Service Medal
- Jayme Washel
- Company Citation – Flood Response
- Aaron Butcher, Austin Brown, Bart Epler, Bill Fleetwood, Bob Loviscek, Brandon Hudson, Brett Rorem, Bryan Hutchinson, Craig Quimby, Devin Owens, Gabriel Morran, Garrett Greathouse, Gerald Sturgeon, Greg Lucas, James Teague, Jamie Hodges, Jared Fritz, Jason Moore, Jason Waterford, Jeff Hacker, Jeremiah Tracey, Jim Johnson, Jordan Canada, Jordan Saucier, Josh Tapp, Joshua Blackwell, Justin Webb, Kenneth Hinkle, Kody Waggoner, Luke Murphy, Ray Cazee, Robert McWhorter, Robert Morgan Jr, Roger Kerr, Russ Anderson, Scott McKnight, Sean Manning, Seth Staggs, Skyler Pittman, Stan Pfeiffer, Stephen Weaver, and Zach Brinson
- Fire Chief Recognition – Respiratory Distress Call
- Joe Radanovich, Jordan Reeves, and Ethan Perry
- Veteran Service Award – Honorable retirement after 20+ years of service
- Brent Stanton – 33 Years of Service
- Dan Piercy – 20 Years of Service
- Jeremy Goad – 20 Years of Service
- Randy Arthur – 31 Years of Service
- Dane Young – 26 Years of Service
- Gerald Sturgeon – Pending Retirement July 4, 2022 – 35 Years of Service
- Fire Chief Recognition – Cleanup and Recovery from Flood
- Bob Loviscek, Max Litwin, Jayme Washel, Travis Drescher, Kyle Koons, Luke Murphy, Kody Waggoner, Scott Milne, and Devin Owens
Sergeant Dana Miller promoted to First Sergeant
Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Sergeant Dana Miller, to the rank of First Sergeant. In her new assignment, F/Sgt Miller will serve as Crime Scene Field Support Region III Supervisor, which includes Bloomington, Jasper and Evansville Districts.
Miller is a native of Owen County, Indiana and graduated from Owen Valley High School in 1989. After high school, Miller graduated with a Bachelor Degree from Indiana University and continued on to earn her master’s degree in criminal justice through Purdue University-Global. During F/Sgt Miller’s 23 year career, she has served as a road trooper, gaming agent, detective, and crime scene investigator. She has served on several specialty teams including hostage crisis negotiations, critical incident stress management and methamphetamine clandestine team.
F/Sgt Dana Miller currently resides in Martin County with her husband, Master Trooper Ken Miller, and daughter, Mya Miller.
Annual individual income tax bills coming soon
Indiana DOR will soon begin the annual billing for Individual Income Tax. Customers or tax practitioners with e-POA access can pay a tax bill in full or request a payment plan through DOR’s e-services portal, the Indiana Taxpayer Information Management Engine (INTIME), at intime.dor.in.gov. Customers who would like to incorporate a new liability into an existing payment plan will need to contact Customer Service at 317-232-2240 for assistance. IDOR created three step-by-step guides to help customers use INTIME for payments or payment plans:
- Make a Bill Payment Without Logging in to INTIME
- Create an INTIME Logon
- Set Up a Payment Plan with INTIME
Remember to use INTIME’s “Respond to a Letter, Bill or Notice” function (available after login) to inquire about a bill or provide additional information. Using this function will link the notice to the message, which allows representatives to process the inquiry more efficiently. Taxpayers should also use this function to respond to or ask questions about a bill, letter or notice.
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This Week in Hoosier History
1933 – A ceremony was held in Vincennes to celebrate the restoration of the territorial capitol. Known as “territorial hall,” the building served as headquarters for the Indiana Territory, which encompassed Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. The structure included the office of Governor William Henry Harrison. The restoration was performed by a group known as the Vincennes Fortnightly Club. They acted when they heard news that the old capitol was to be torn down. (Pictured: the building as it looked in 1933.)
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