The Office of Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced 15 rural communities will receive more than $9.4 million in federal grant funding to expand community facilities, improve water infrastructure and eliminate blight.
OCRA distributes Community Development Block Grant funds to rural communities, which assist units of local government with various community projects such as infrastructure improvement, downtown revitalization, public facilities and economic development.
The goals of the Wastewater/Drinking Water Program are to protect resident and environmental health, reduce utility rates for low-to-moderate income communities and improve rural infrastructure to enable long-term economic growth.
The City of Brazil is awarded $750,000 to rehabilitate the city’s water system, including upgrades to provide increased capacity and improve the water system’s operational control.
Starke County Sheriff’s Office utilizes Flock Camera system to locate endangered missing person
Kewanna Arts Alliance launches start of public art project after receiving grant
IDHS focuses on raising awareness during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 8-14
Local businessman, Steven G. Johnson, 78, of Rochester
Penny-rounding for retailers
Community Foundation awards grant to support summer childcare program
Kewanna Diner announces closing
Creighton Brothers in Wabash bought by nation's largest egg producer
