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Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order in Fight Against COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed a new executive order in a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to see the executive order: https://www.in.gov/gov/2384.htm Gov. Holcomb outlined these new additional efforts in the executive order: The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has …

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IndyGo Implements Rear Boarding and Reduced Scheduled Service as a Direct Response to COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS (March 26, 2020)— IndyGo is implementing new safety measures and changing its service schedules to prevent the spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These measures are intended to increase the safety of transit riders and employees by lessening the need for non-essential interactions and reducing service frequency to reflect declining ridership. Effective Sunday, March 29, the following adjustments will be implemented until further notice:  …

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Two Construction Workers Struck While Working along I-70

Indianapolis, IN – Thursday afternoon, just before 2:00, emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash on I-70 eastbound near Keystone Avenue. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officers were first on scene and reported a possible critical injury. An adult male was reportedly struck by a car while patching holes …

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Student pages visit Rep. Thompson at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2020) – State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they served as pages during the 2020 legislative session: James Beck, from Danville, attends Danville Community High School;Taylor Brelage, from Pittsboro, attends Tri-West High School;Carson Burtron, from Lebanon, attends Lebanon High School;Ben …

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I-70 lane closure begins Monday in Hendricks County

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the right lane on I-70 westbound will be closed beginning Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. from the 54 to the 52 mile marker. This is just east of Little Point (Exit 51). The closure will last through Thursday, April …

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