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 …
Read More »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: …
Read More »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 …
Read More »New Executive Director Named to Lead the Avon Education Foundation
Amanda Babinec Avon, IN (March 26, 2020) – The Avon Education Foundation (AEF) Board announced that Amanda Babinec will take the helm as its new Executive Director. She began her new role March 16, 2020. Mrs. Babinec brings strong non-profit leadership and marketing experience into this position. Prior to joining …
Read More »Work begins next week on $43.9 million project on I-70 in Hendricks County
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind.- The Indiana Department of Transportation announce work begins onI-70 from nearly one mile west of State Road 39 to just east of Ronald Reagan Parkway on or after Monday, March 30. The contractor plans nightly lane closures to install temporary widening in the median and strengthen the …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Announces New Steps in the Fight Against COVID-19 and Guidance for Child Care
INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts, including new guidance for child care. “There is a critical need for child care for those workers who are taking care of others and helping Hoosiers keep food …
Read More »Indiana Election Commission adopts new procedures for June 2 Primary Election
INDIANAPOLIS (March 25, 2020) — In response to recommendations from Governor Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, and the leadership of Indiana’s major political parties, the Indiana Election Commission has issued an order making it easier for Hoosiers to vote in the June 2nd Primary Election. Governor Holcomb previously …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Project on I-65 begins Monday in Boone and Clinton Counties
BOONE AND CLINTON COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a construction project on I-65 will begin on or after Monday, March 30. Traffic will be shifted over to the right lane in each direction between the 147 to the 149 mile markers for the contractor to install …
Read More »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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