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IMPD, FBI continue to warn residents of COVID-19 scams

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) joins the Indianapolis office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in continuing to warn residents of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some scams claim to help individuals receive stimulus checks or unemployment payments. Residents are reminded that providing an account number or …

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Hendricks County Community Foundation Supports Community During COVID-19 with $113,000 in Grants

The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) has made over $113,000 in grants to support Hendricks County nonprofits during the first month of the COVID-19 outbreak. On top of COVID-related health issues, Hendricks County is wrestling with other difficult issues caused by the coronavirus, including food insecurity, unemployment and homelessness.  Thanks …

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IndyGo Resumes Fare Collection Following Installation of Plexiglass Shields

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, April 30, 2020) — IndyGo today announced that fare collection will resume on Monday, May 4. IndyGo has installed plexiglass shields for safer interaction between employees and customers and to maintain social distancing. Shields have been installed on the entire fleet of fixed route buses and at the Carson Transit Center customer service desk.    Back door boarding and waived fare collection were …

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Little League® Cancels 2020 World Series and Region Tournaments

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 30, 2020) – After a thorough assessment of the impact the devastating COVID-19 pandemic has had on 6,500 community-based Little League® programs in 84 countries and based upon the direction of governmental and public health authorities, and in consultation with medical professionals and our Board of Directors, …

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Hendricks County legislators warn of coronavirus-related scams, highlight helpful tips

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2020) – Hendricks County legislators urge Hoosiers to be vigilant in protecting themselves against scams, which are surging during the public health pandemic. According to State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon), fraudsters are using coronavirus-related fears to obtain personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims.“Unfortunately, scammers use times …

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