PLAINFIELD, IN — The Town of Plainfield Town Council President, Robin Brandgard, signed an Executive Order on May 5th, which lays out a timeline to reopen Town facilities. This timeline aligns with Governor Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana Executive Order. On March 23rd, Brandgard signed his first Executive Order …
Read More »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 …
Read More »State Readies PPE Marketplace to Support Hoosier Small Businesses
INDIANAPOLIS (May 1, 2020) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a new marketplace for personal protective equipment (PPE) that will serve as an added resource for Indiana small businesses returning to work in the coming weeks. The Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace, which is expected to launch next week, will …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Rolling slowdowns on I-70 in Hendricks County scheduled this Week
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind.- The Indiana Department of Transportation announce there will be rolling slowdowns on I-70 beginning Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7, weather permitting. These will take place after 8 p.m. each night between State Road 267 the Plainfield Exit 66 and the Ronald Reagan Parkway Exit 68. …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Announces #IndianaLovesTeachers Teacher Appreciation Social Media Campaign
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced a new social media campaign aimed at recognizing and promoting the work of Indiana educators for national Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8. The #IndianaLovesTeachers Social Media Campaign shines a spotlight on the dedication and meaningful work of teachers throughout our …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »INDOT reminds Hoosiers to Keep Campaign Signs out of Rights-of-Way
The Indiana Department of Transportation would like to remind Hoosiers to keep campaign signs out of the state highway rights-of-way. Campaign signs in state highway right-of-way are prohibited by Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. Campaign signs are not permitted in state rights-of-way any time of the year, whether it is a primary or general …
Read More »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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