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, …
Read More »IMPD announces COVID-19 mitigation steps; District roll call lobbies and Citizens Services Desk close
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) announced new and ongoing steps aimed at mitigating officer exposure to COVID-19 and sustaining the workforce dedicated to keeping residents of Indianapolis safe. As part of these efforts, IMPD is closing district roll call lobbies and the Citizens Services Desk at …
Read More »Hendricks County Humane Society closes buildings but continues many programs in response to COVID-19
Danville, Indiana – In response to the increasing concern regarding COVID-19, the Hendricks County Humane Society, located at 3033 E. Main St, Danville, is temporarily making changes as noted below. Our top priority is the health and safety of our community while keeping our commitment to the animals depending on …
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