AVON, IN – Hendricks Power Cooperative, in response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, will be implementing new steps to protect its members and employees. Until further notice, Hendricks Power will not be disconnecting any member’s electric service due to non-payment, allowing members experiencing financial challenges additional time to provide payment. Members …
Read More »Indy Chamber Launches Rapid Response Hub for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indy Chamber launched a new online platform and service offering today for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indy Chamber Rapid Response Hub provides answers to frequently asked questions from entrepreneurs, business owners, and employers covering a number of key topics including finance, business operations, …
Read More »DOR Preparing For Potential COVID-19 Impacts
The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), while currently open for business, is preparing for a variety of possible COVID-19 related scenarios. We are also closely following the guidance and directions from Governor Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). All DOR departments are reviewing their Continuity of Operations …
Read More »Indiana to offer Psychological First Aid training in response to COVID-19 epidemic
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, in partnership with the American Red Cross Indiana, announced today a series of trainings in Psychological First Aid for Hoosier health care and social services professionals. Psychological First Aid is an approach to helping people who have been exposed to a …
Read More »Brownsburg Public Library to Close until April 6th.
The Brownsburg Public Library announced that they are closing as of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16th and intend to reopen on Monday, April 6th in response to the Coranavirus. The following is an email that was released this morning: The Brownsburg Public Library Board of Trustees and leadership team …
Read More »Indiana Governor Announces Restaurant and Bar Closures Among New Efforts to Slow Spread of COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts. Here are additional directives from Governor Holcomb. Indiana will adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for large events and mass gatherings. The guidance recommends no …
Read More »Single Vehicle Crash on I-70 Claims the Life of an Illinois Man
Indianapolis, IN – Last night, just after 9:00 emergency crews responded to I-70 eastbound near Shadeland Avenue for reports of a single vehicle crash. When paramedics arrived the male driver was unconscious and unresponsive. Despite life saving efforts from first responders, 45 year old Kevin Burdell of Springfield Illinois was pronounced …
Read More »Man Arrested After Murder on Indianapolis Northwest Side
INDIANAPOLIS- Just after 3:50 p.m. on February 27,2020, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to 5027 Eagles Watch Drive in response to a 911 caller stating they heard what appeared to be shots fired in the area. When Officers arrived, they located an unresponsive male. Pike EMS …
Read More »ABA Cancels Postseason, Ending Indiana Lyons Campaign
DANVILLE, IN – Amid public health concerns relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the American Basketball Association (ABA) announced that it has cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 season which includes the Final Eight, the ABA Championship Game, and the ABA All-Star Game. Hendricks County’s ABA team, the Indiana Lyons, finish their …
Read More »State to allow opioid treatment programs the use of lockboxes; provide naloxone to help reduce spread of COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to reduce the potential to acquire and/or spread COVID-19, the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, with support from Overdose Lifeline, will supply opioid treatment programs with lockboxes and naloxone kits. The lockboxes will enable Hoosiers, who are stable in their treatment of opioid …
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