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 …
Read More »Over 94,000 Hoosiers Have Taken Advantage of Free Tax Filing in 2020
INDIANAPOLIS – With several months left to file individual income taxes by the extended July 15 deadline, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to remind eligible Hoosiers to take advantage of the free tax filing program, INfreefile. The INfreefile program allows qualifying individuals with a 2019 adjusted gross income …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces contact tracing plan for COVID-19 cases
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state is partnering with Maximus to centralize contact tracing and investigations for Hoosiers who test positive for COVID-19. This move, in tandem with a previously announced partnership with Optum to significantly expand testing across the state, is an essential component of …
Read More »Arrest Made in Death of U.S. Postal Carrier
INDIANAPOLIS – On April 28, 2020 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives, in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Federal Bureau of Investigations, have arrested 21-year-old Tony Cushingberry. Tony Cushingberry On April 27, 2020, just before 4:00 p.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to 422 N Denny St. …
Read More »What you need to know for the June 2 Primary Election
Due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis, the bipartisan Indiana Election Commission voted to implement several changes for the upcoming primary election, which has been moved from May 5 to June 2.The most notable change allows any Hoosier to vote by mail with an absentee ballot, though in-person voting …
Read More »Indy Chamber Launches Unprecedented Lending Initiative to Administer Federal Paycheck Protection Program Loans to Small Businesses
(INDIANAPOLIS) – In an effort to secure much-needed federal assistance for small businesses in Indianapolis impacted by COVID-19, the Indy Chamber through its Business Ownership Initiative will begin processing federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans today in partnership with Bankable of the Flagship Enterprise Center. This partnership was significantly bolstered …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces large-scale COVID-19 testing for Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Tuesday that OptumServe Health Services, powered by Logistics Health, Inc., will open sites across Indiana in the next seven days to begin large-scale testing of Hoosiers. “Launching this partnership with Optum further expands Indiana’s COVID-19 testing capacity,” said Gov. Holcomb. “These free tests …
Read More »IMPD Hit and Run Detectives Seek Public Assistance Locating a Hit and Run Vehicle
INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 26, 2020, North District officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of E. 80th Street on a report of Hit and Run Accident. Upon arrival, officers were informed that Greg Pitzer was driving with his family west on E. 80th Street, …
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