INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today released further details on additional actions announced by Governor Holcomb to help lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indiana’s schools. “From the beginning, we have said the time to act is now, and that action continues to be necessary …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Closes K-12 Until May 1 and Takes More Actions to Protect Hoosiers During Public Emergency
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions today to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide economic relief and protections for individuals and businesses, and expand unemployment insurance benefits for those impacted by job loss. …
Read More »Facebook Providing Indiana Residents and Governments New Tools and Support for the 2020 Tornado Season
March 19, 2020 — With Spring officially beginning today, Facebook is providing Indiana governments and residents additional tools and resources to prepare and manage what is expected to be an active tornado season. Indiana had 39 tornadoes in 2019, so Facebook is providing new capabilities to support communities throughout the …
Read More »Indiana Secures Federal Disaster Assistance Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
INDIANAPOLIS (March 19, 2020) – Last night, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a disaster declaration for the state of Indiana, offering financial assistance for Hoosier small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the state. The declaration is in response to a formal request Governor Eric J. Holcomb …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces Small Business Assistance in Response to COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This declaration is in response to a formal request Gov. Holcomb submitted with the SBA on Tuesday, seeking assistance through the organization’s Economic …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Responds to COVID-19
Our community – and the world – are facing an unprecedented health crisis. As we all continue to navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we wanted to inform you about the steps the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is taking to protect the health and safety of our staff, donors, and …
Read More »Gibson County ORV accident results in fatality
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred yesterday, killing one Gibson County man and leaving his teen-age passenger in critical condition. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at 4:36 p.m., about an accident at the intersection of State Road 168 and County Road …
Read More »DOR Temporarily Suspends In-Person Services
INDIANAPOLIS — In concert with Governor Eric Holcomb’s guidance and with the utmost concern for the health and safety of Hoosiers and DOR employees, all Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) in-person customer services will be temporarily suspended beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This includes: Indianapolis Government …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Supports ISDH, Eli Lilly COVID-19 Testing Partnership
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement after the announcement of the new partnership between the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and Eli Lilly and Company, with support from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to accelerate testing in Indiana for COVID-19. “This partnership between the …
Read More »Hendricks County Communities Work Together to Fight the Spread of COVID-19
The Town Managers of the four largest towns in Hendricks County, along with the County Administrator, are collaborating with one another for the betterment of all Hendricks County residents. Hendricks County communities are committed to tackling the spread of COVID-19 together. Regular conference calls have been established to improve communication, …
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