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Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson Indiana Secretary of State Connie LawsonOp-Ed: Keeping Hoosiers safe during the Primary Election Every election cycle, Indiana election officials take great care to ensure your vote is safe and secure. This year is no different, but the COVID-19 pandemic has required us to safeguard …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2020) – American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) is proud to announce the launch of a new campaign: Hoosier Heroes. Hoosiers around the state have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and this is an opportunity to rally. In honor of the courage, respect and community that comes …

INDIANA— While fewer drivers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists to slow down and travel safely, especially in work zones. AAA predicts record low travel volumes across the U.S. with social distancing …

Clifton Withers On May 19, 2020, the Indianapolis Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) a task force comprised of local and federal law enforcement partners conducted a narcotics investigation on the west side of Indianapolis.  CGIC had received information that Clifton Withers, 05/06/1975 was involved in armed narcotics trafficking. This investigation …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 21, 2020) - IndyGo, the public transportation system of Indianapolis, will receive boxes of hand sanitizer and 1000 masks as a donation through a partnership between former Indianapolis Colts, Hall of Famer Edgerrin James and Super Bowl Champion Reggie Wayne, former NFL player Bryant McKinnie and ProKel Mobility CEO, Kelly Gonzalez, …

INDIANAPOLIS (May 20, 2020) - IndyGo today announced its plan to return bus operations to regular service schedules.    Beginning Monday, June 1, IndyGo will resume operating on regular weekday schedules, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday service will continue as usual.    IndyGo has been operating its service on Saturday schedules, Monday through Saturday, since March 29. This service reduction was part …

Avon, IN—(May 16, 2020) The Avon Community School Corporation has announced that the Avon High School 2020 Commencement will be held in a traditional format on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8 p.m. at AHS’s Andy Mohr Athletic Complex/Hendricks Regional Health Stadium. The graduation will be live streamed. Seating will …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today recognized all Indiana teachers collectively as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Traditionally, one educator each year is recognized. “The COVID-19 pandemic brought new complexities and challenges to schools with no advance warning,” said State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “Teachers across …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning this week. These benefits are intended to reimburse the families of about 600,000 Hoosier children for the cost of meals …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – COVID-19 has impacted numerous individual’s lives globally, leaving many stressed with the complications that come along with a pandemic as severe as this. The fear of contracting the virus, the fear of losing loved ones, the potential to lose one’s job, the loss of social activities, and …