INDIANAPOLIS — In light of the recent tragedy in Oregon and the continuing safety threat across the country, Governor Mike Pence has directed that an additional $3.5 million be added to the Secured School Safety Grant Program, increasing the funding available for the current year to more than $9 million.

INDIANA — As the federal government prepares to close the books on its fiscal year Sept. 30, the Indiana Department of Transportation announces it has invested all $897,920,888.32 in federal highway funds available to Indiana. Funds not assigned to projects by the end of September each year are sent back to Washington D.C., and shared among all U.S. states and territories.

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Doug O’Brien announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making nearly $60 million in payments to 195 producers to support the production of advanced biofuel. Louis Dreyfus Agricultural Industries is one of the recipients. “These payments represent the Obama Administration’s commitment to support an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy and to help create …read more.

When completed by the end of 2014, the new Beaman Home will provide an outreach center  and a shelter for victims of domestic violence. It will also be able to accommodate all administrative personnel under the same roof. On Tuesday night, The Beaman Home welcomed board members and members of the public to tour its …read more.

Fellowship Missions recently held a fundraiser to benefit their new shelter building. The event, which featured a banquet held in the unfinished building located at 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, was held on Thursday, Sept. 12, and saw approximately 100 guests. The event included an open house for guests to walk around and see the …read more.

The majority of the meeting of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission was spent discussing possibilities for marketing of the newest of three TIF districts at the industrial park which is currently under construction at U.S. 6 and SR 13. While the new industrial park should be finished, with utilities such as electric, phone, sewer and water …read more.

In anticipation of an award of federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Kosciusko County has been listed to possibly receive $11,636.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. A local board, with representation from the county, will determine how the anticipated funds for Kosciusko County could be distributed among …read more.