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March, 2020

• 31 March

  Traffic Stop for 119 MPH leads to DUI and Drug Charges in Vermillion County

  

  Vermillion County- March 30, 2020, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Trooper Brad Fyfe was patrolling in the area of State Road 63 and Trinity Avenue, when he stopped a 2020 Toyota for traveling 119 miles per hour.  Upon speaking to the driver, Trooper Fyfe instantly observed that the driver was very agitated …

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• 31 March

  Hendricks County legislators highlight help available to Hoosier workers, employers impacted by COVID-19

  

  STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2020) – Hendricks County legislators are encouraging Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help. Under Indiana’s temporary “stay-at-home” order, many businesses deemed not essential have laid off staff or cannot pay employees while they …

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• 31 March

  ORV accident takes life of Celestine man

  

  Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that resulted in the death of a Celestine man. Keith Thewes, 55, was operating his ORV yesterday along a ditch line when the accident occurred. He was found by a family member on private property off of County Road 820 …

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• 31 March

  Gov. Holcomb Details COVID-19 Surge Plan

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order and detailed Indiana’s plan for the anticipated spike in COVID-19 cases. To see a copy of the executive order, click here: https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm “We see a surge coming and we’re calling in the reinforcements, bolstering Indiana’s capacity to provide additional …

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• 30 March

  FSSA launches Hoosiers Serving Hoosiers service to connect job seekers with ways to support Hoosiers needing direct support services and child care

  

  Direct support professionals are needed to provide critical care for older Hoosiers and those with disabilities. And child care providers are needed to care for children of first responders, health care and other essential workers, so the rest of us can stay safe and healthy.The Family and Social Services Administration …

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• 30 March

  Hoosier Businesses Take Action Against COVID-19

  

  As medical professionals around the country battle COVID-19, businesses, including several key Hoosier companies, are pulling together to provide a variety of vital resources. Gov. Holcomb recently announced that the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has spoken to more than 1,000 businesses about ways to continue supporting the state’s economy and COVID-19 response workers. The …

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• 30 March

  **UPDATE** – IMPD Missing Person Detectives seeking help from the community

  

  **UPDATE-LOCATED** INDIANAPOLIS –  Ms. Myers has been located.  She has been safely returned to her family.  Thank you for everyone’s assistance.  INDIANAPOLIS – IMPD Detectives seek the public’s assistance in locating missing Indianapolis woman. Melissa Myers was last seen on March 28, 2020 in the 9600 block of East 42nd Street …

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• 30 March

  Kentucky Man Arrested on Several Charges after Being Stopped for doing 96mph

  

  Noblesville, IN –  A Kentucky man was arrested by the Indiana State Police last night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen gun and several drugs. Friday night, 24 year old Zachary Peters of Crestwood Kentucky was allegedly driving 96 miles per hour in a 70 miles …

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• 30 March

  Fatal ORV accident in Monroe County

  

  Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday night, near the 1400 block of Cedar Bluff Road in Bloomington. David Deckard Jr., 37, of Bloomington, was operating a four-wheeler on private property in a wooded area. For reasons not yet known, Deckard lost control and was thrown off the vehicle, receiving head and chest injuries. …

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• 30 March

  Brownsburg High School senior named an Indiana Academic All-Star

  

  Indianapolis – Forty high school seniors from throughout Indiana have been named 2020 Indiana Academic All-Stars, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). In addition, 50 other students were recognized as Academic All-Star Regional Honorees. Brownsburg High School senior Hannah Tippets has been named one of the …

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