Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy injured in vehicle pursuit
A Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy has been injured following a pursuit which ended in the suspect intentionally ramming a squad car on Saturday evening shortly after 7pm. Greene County Dispatch announced that the pursuit of a black Chevy Suburban on State Road 45 and Monroe County Deputies joined the pursuit. The suspect, identified as Cody Reeves, then pulled into a Walmart parking when Reeves intentionally collided with the squad car. The Deputy sustained injuries to his right hand, arm pain, and back pain as a result of the incident. Reeves was arrested and brought to Greene County to stand for charges.
Nonprofit Risk Management Center offering services
The Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC) inspires effective risk management and risk champions across the nonprofit sector. The NRMC enable nonprofit leaders to identify and manage risks that threaten their missions and operations, while empowering them to leverage opportunities and take bold, mission-advancing risks.
The HR and Risk Resources Center is a collection of free materials designed to help nonprofits increase their capabilities relating to human resources and organizational risk. Resources currently include checklists, infographics, worksheets, and videos.
Visit an Indiana State Park Inn this winter and save
Now through March 2, 2023, stay two nights, Sunday–Thursday, and your second night is FREE. Must stay two consecutive nights. Blackout dates are Dec. 25, 2022–Jan. 5, 2023. Certain restrictions may apply.
Reserve online or call 1.877.LODGES1.
Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs is taking applications for Event Sponsorship Program
The IDVA Event Sponsorship Program (ESP) is dedicated to providing sponsorship dollars for veteran-oriented events across the state. The ESP will provide up to $499 in sponsorship money for an event the applicant is hosting. The goal is to provide funds to ensure a local non-profit can host their event or to enable them to enhance their event. The organization must have an established plan, committee and mission, one that focuses on bringing services, resources and/or benefits to Indiana’s veteran community.
IDVA will provide our resources to help advertise your event and would like to have the opportunity to attend the event to promote state and federal veteran benefits and the statewide network of County Veteran Service Officers (CVSO). Any non-profit can apply for the ESP. The specific event associated with the application must be honoring or celebrating the Indiana veteran community.
Please complete the application form and submit with required documents at least (60) days prior to your event. (*Only one application for the full amount of $499 per fiscal year, per organization will be considered. Current fiscal year is July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.)
This Week in Hoosier History
1837 – Hoosier Henry Lane began his term as a Whig in the Indiana House of Representatives. He was elected Governor of the state in 1860 and served two days before he was sent to the United States Senate. At the 1860 Republican National Convention, he helped secure the nomination of presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln.
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