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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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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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