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June, 2020

• 3 June

  Alzheimer’s Association continues virtual support groups through June

  

  INDIANAPOLIS, June 3, 2020 – While businesses across Indiana continue to open in stages, frontline workers in long-term care communities are still grappling with the impact of COVID-19, and dementia caregivers whose loved ones live in these facilities are still unable to visit them in person. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater …

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• 3 June

  Downtown Indianapolis 4th of July Freedom Fest Canceled Due to Pandemic Concerns

  

  This morning it was announced that this year’s July 4th Downtown Freedom Fest and accompanying fireworks display has been canceled. The cancellation was announced by Emmis Communications. A statement from Emmis explaining the cancellation said, “After much consideration, the difficult decision has been made to cancel this year’s July 4th …

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• 3 June

  Hendricks County Community Foundation: “We Stand Together”

  

  The events over the last week, starting with the senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, challenge communities like ours to take inventory of our values.  These events give everyone an opportunity to step back and listen, to evaluate their roles in systems, and to work to mend broken trust and create opportunities in their communities.   Sometimes it is easy for …

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• 3 June

  Conservation Officers searching Bass Lake for missing swimmer

  

  Bass Lake, Indiana – Indiana Conservation Officers are searching Bass Lake for a missing Bass Lake resident. Anthony Cohn, 37, was standing on a sandbar yesterday when the wind released the anchor of the boat he was with from the sand. The boat began to rapidly float away, and Cohn …

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• 3 June

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Arrest Man in Connection With Recent Downtown Homicide

  

  On May 31, 2020, just before 2:30 a.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to the area of Market and Pennsylvania Streets in response to a person being shot at that location. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wound(s). The victim was taken to an area …

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• 2 June

  A $6.6 million project will rebuild the I-70 bridges over US 231 in Putnam County

  

  PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces work will begin on or after Sunday, June 7 on the I-70 Bridges over U.S. 231.  The left lane in each direction will be closed from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. each night through Friday, June 12.  This is for …

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• 2 June

  Public Input Sought on Improvements to Modernize Rockville Road through June 30th

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2020) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is asking the public to share ideas and help prioritize improvements for the future of Rockville Road (U.S. 36) between Raceway Road and I-465. A public involvement period is launching today and will continue through June 30 to gather …

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• 2 June

  ** CANCELED ** – Silver Alert issued for missing Avon man

  

  UPDATE – THE SILVER ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Nickolis Payne The Avon Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Nickolis Payne, a 28 year old black male, 5 feet 8 inches, 160 pounds, black hair with brown eyes.  Nickolis was last seen wearing a black coat, gray t-shirt, and maroon …

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• 2 June

  Carmel Mayor shares outrage over events in Minneapolis, asks for calm and emphasizes duty to protect all in the community

  

  CARMEL, IN – Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard wants to do all he can to ensure that everyone is respected and protected in Carmel. He shares the outrage that is being felt across the country, but also reminds us that there is a duty to protect the health and safety of …

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• 2 June

  WYRZ Program Continues

  

  by Christina Stucker HENDRICKS COUNTY – Now that the country is beginning to recover from the COVID-19 virus, what happens next? Thanks to the All in Rapid Response grant, from the Hendricks County Community Foundation, WYRZ will be continuing to talk about and answering questions related to the aftereffects of …

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• 1 June

  Secretary Lawson reminds Hoosiers to vote on June 2nd

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2020) — With one day remaining before Election Day, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding Hoosiers to vote in the June 2 Presidential Primary Election. All jurisdictions of the state will hold elections on Tuesday, June 2, and Hoosiers can go to www.IndianaVoters.com to look …

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• 1 June

  Photo contest highlights Indiana agriculture

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2020) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 13th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agricultural …

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• 1 June

  **UPDATE – FOUND** Danville Police Searching for Runaway

  

  ** UPDATE** – The runaway juvenile has been found.

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• 1 June

  Gov. Holcomb Takes Action to Assist Local Communities Following Weekend Protests

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today took these actions to protect Hoosiers, properties and businesses as the result of two nights of violence, following peaceful protests in Indiana. The Governor: Signed Executive Order 20-29 to lift restrictions on local declarations of emergency that had been instituted as a part …

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• 1 June

  #TyingBrownsburgTogether Campaign Launches Monday June 1

  

  BROWNSBURG, IN  (June 1, 2020) –What do you do when you’re still growing but ribbon cutting ceremonies may not happen? You rethink. You revise. You get creative. And you get some help from your friends and Chamber members. “As a Chamber we do more than just hold luncheons. Our #1 …

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