Scott Miller, president of the Indy Chamber, has resigned, effective May 31. The announcement was made today by John Thompson, board chair.

"This was a difficult decision, one that I have struggled with in the past few months," Miller explained. "I entered the public-private world five years ago when I joined Develop Indy after fifteen years in private business. What I've come to realize is that I'm an entrepreneur at heart and, at age 45, I want to pursue my ambition of starting or growing a company."

Miller has spent the past 18 months bringing together like-minded business and economic develop groups together to build a powerful, efficient and effective enterprise. The Indy Chamber's new organization now includes Develop Indy, Indy Partnership, Business Ownership Initiative and the World Trade Club of Indiana.

"We appreciate the work Scott has done, especially the strong, talented team he has recruited. We are confident that the executive team of the Indy Chamber will continue their collaborative efforts and we do not plan to name an interim president. A search is underway and we are optimistic that we have strong candidates here in Central Indiana," Thompson said.

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Saturday, April 13, is the date of the 8th Annual Brownsburg Band/Orchestra
Garage Sale. It will be held at the Brownsburg High School Cafeteria off
of Sycamore Street from 8am to 3pm. We will be selling clothing, household
items, furniture, TV’s, bikes and maybe even a kitchen sink! For more
details contact Dani at 317-402-4232.

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Saturday, April 13, is the date of our first Tox-Away Day of 2013. It will be held at the Brownsburg High School, from 8 am to 1pm, come rain or shine!
We will accept household hazardous waste, such as oil-based paint, old fuels, mercury containing items, weed killers, pool chemicals, fertilizers & pesticides. We will also take computer monitors, printers, keyboards, and cpu's. All of these items will be at no charge. Some fees apply to tv's & appliances. Please check here for more details... or give us a call at 858-6070.
Clean out your garage and basement and come visit us!

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Governor Mike Pence signed a bill that will make education more accessible to Hoosiers who served in the military. Senate Bill 115 unanimously passed the Senate and passed the House with a vote of 97-1.

"Providing Hoosier veterans with better access to a college education will help them be more successful and will improve our workforce," said Governor Pence. "I applaud the General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 115 to help the brave men and women who made sacrifices to protect our freedom improve their lives through education."

Senate Bill 115 requires state educational institutions that have at least 200 veteran students enrolled to establish a combat to college program. Schools will be required to develop a program that will provide veteran students with academic guidance and a job search program.

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Adam Brower was sworn into office Monday night by Judge Jeff Boles as the newest member of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees. Brower replaces David Ayers who resigned his Lincoln Township seat in February.

An attorney with his own practice on the north side of Indianapolis, Brower has a strong family background in education. Both of his parents are retired Indiana school superintendents while his sister, brother-in-law and wife are also Indiana educators.

“I have a strong passion for public education,” Brower said, “ and want to be part of this community’s efforts to protect that great institution for learning. My life experiences in K-12 public schools, attending board meetings and workshops with my parents, countless hours of dinner table discussions about the future of public education in Indiana and the challenges educators face moving forward – all have shaped me into the person that I am today – a champion for public school education for children.”

Brower, and his wife Amy have two children.

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Leftovers aren't always a bad thing! Stop in on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Meeting Room A & B to pick-up some hidden treasures. We're cleaning closets and storage and will be selling all kinds of fun stuff including, crafty items, furniture, decor, and more! Items will be at rock-bottom prices!

The Brownsburg Public Library is located at 450 South Jefferson Street. For more information, contact Amie Thomas at athomas@brownsburg.lib.in.us or by calling at (317) 852-3167, ext. 108.

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A semi-truck driver’s failure to stop for Indiana State Troopers yesterday afternoon ended with a flat trailer tire and the driver in jail.

Yesterday evening, April 9th, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Trooper Daniel Criswell, of the Indianapolis District, was patrolling I-70 EB at the 76 mm in an unmarked Dodge pickup. While passing a 2013 Freightliner with a utility trailer, Trooper Criswell reported that the tractor-trailer swerved into his lane nearly striking his truck. Trooper Criswell activated his emergency lights and siren however the semi continued east swerving and traveling 30 to 40 mph.

Trooper Derek Miller deployed stop sticks near the 79 mm. One of the trailer tires deflated and the truck stopped at the 80.1 mm.

The driver, James Michael Foster, 52, of Mebane, North Caroline, was found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages and “Spice” according to investigating troopers.

Foster was transported to the Marion County Processing Center and incarcerated on the charges of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor and Resisting Law Enforcement with a Motor Vehicle, Class D Felony.

No one was injured during the incident and the load of cheese Foster was hauling was not compromised.

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The Friends of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library are proud to host the Plainfield Arts Gala on April 12th and 13th. Read more

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A new name, logo and website has already begun to pay dividends for a popular film festival held in the fall in Hendricks County. Read more

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