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Work begins in Clayton in early May on Sidewalks

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a project to construct American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps on the sidewalks through the town of Clayton begins on or after Monday, May 4.  There will be lane restrictions on State Road 39 in the area the …

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Hendricks Power Cooperative members report receiving scam calls

Members of Hendricks Power have recently reported receiving scam calls or text messages, claiming to be Hendricks Power or other electric providers, threatening disconnect. These scammers also know members’ names and service addresses in some cases. As a reminder, Hendricks Power is not disconnecting service due to nonpayment at this …

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Theft of Parts from Abandoned Vehicles Increasing on Area Interstates

Indianapolis, IN – Recently, troopers from the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District have seen an increase in theft of parts from abandoned vehicles on the interstate. In addition, vandalism to abandoned vehicles has increased as well. Absent of hazardous conditions, vehicles left abandoned on the interstate within the Indianapolis District can …

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$600 FPUC Unemployment Insurance Benefits Begin

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2020)  – Hoosiers who are receiving regular unemployment insurance benefits have begun seeing the additional $600 weekly payment from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, ahead of the announced date of April 20, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Though the additional funds began …

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Governor Issues Revised Stay at Home Order

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today issued a revised Stay At Home order that lasts through May 1 and is designed to limit interactions among Hoosiers to increase containment of COVID-19. As of today, 11,686 people have tested positive and 569 people have died from the disease in Indiana. …

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