INDIANAPOLIS (July 21, 2020) – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett joined executives from Palmer Trucks, a third generation, family-owned truck sales, parts and service provider, as the company announced plans to expand its operations in central Indiana. To support its growth, the company plans to …
Read More »Alliance breaks ground on affordable housing in Plainfield
On July 17 at 10 a.m., RealAmerica, Sheltering Wings and Cummins Behavioral Health Systems will break ground on Haven Homes, a supportive-housing apartment community in Plainfield, Ind. Residents in all 52 units will have access to affordable housing and support services. The project – the result of tax credits for …
Read More »Safety Tips on Extreme Heat Expected This Weekend
INDIANAPOLIS – The National Weather Service is predicting heat index values to peak at or above 100 degrees Saturday and Sunday. These conditions may increase the risk of heat stress and heat illness for anyone, but especially for individuals who spend a prolonged amount of time outdoors, the very young, …
Read More »Behning: High schoolers can tutor younger students, earn credit
STATEHOUSE (July 17, 2020) – When students begin school in the coming weeks, a new opportunity to fulfill graduation requirements will be available to high school juniors and seniors to tutor younger students, according to State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis). Behning said students can experience some form of learning loss …
Read More »Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State …
Read More »Indy Chamber Partners with The Halo App to Help Small Businesses Finance Health & Safety Improvements
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber announced a new partnership today with locally-based peer lending community The Halo App to help capital-constrained small business owners purchase necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and other improvements to keep employees and customers safe while reopening. This new partnership will allow for short-term loans of …
Read More »Governor Announces State to Remain in Current Stage of Back on Track
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the majority of the state will remain in Stage 4.5 of the Back On Track Indiana plan through at least July 31. Elkhart County will remain in Stage 4 as it has for the last two weeks. Local governments may impose more restrictive …
Read More »Kroger Will Require Masks in All Stores Beginning July 22
(Indianapolis, IN.) — With the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country —as America’s grocer — we are committed to doing our part to help reduce the spread of the virus. Kroger’s most urgent priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been to provide a safe environment for our associates and …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives Seek the Communities Assistance in Canal Shooting
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are seeking the assistance of our community.On Sunday, July 5, 2020, just before 3:30 a.m., IMPD Downtown District officers were dispatched to 729 Canal Court on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they located an adult female who …
Read More »Community Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to Hendricks County Public Schools
On July 10, the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) made a $15,000 grant to Hendricks County public schools to support the students’ and staff needs as schools reopen. The coronavirus pandemic has created challenges for public education as schools plan to reopen in Hendricks County at the end of July since …
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