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May, 2020

• 22 May

  Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff through Sunday to honor the victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff on Sunday to honor the victims of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset Sunday, May 24 Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to …

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• 22 May

  Indiana State Department of Agriculture awards Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry $7,500 to aid in hunger relief efforts

  

  (Indiana) –  In November of 2019, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $7,500 to fund processing fees on livestock donated to serve Indiana residents. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, more than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Meat provides …

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• 22 May

  Governor Announces Next Stage to Safely Reopen Indiana

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that because health indicators remain positive, most of the state will advance to stage 3 of the Back On Track Indiana plan on Friday, May 22. Indiana Back On Track has five stages. For Cass, Lake and Marion counties – which started Stage …

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• 22 May

  Indiana Secretary of State: Keeping Hoosiers safe during the Primary Election

  

  Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson Indiana Secretary of State Connie LawsonOp-Ed: Keeping Hoosiers safe during the Primary Election Every election cycle, Indiana election officials take great care to ensure your vote is safe and secure. This year is no different, but the COVID-19 pandemic has required us to safeguard …

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• 22 May

  Indiana Dairy Farmers launch Hoosier Heroes search

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2020) – American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) is proud to announce the launch of a new campaign: Hoosier Heroes. Hoosiers around the state have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and this is an opportunity to rally. In honor of the courage, respect and community that comes …

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• 22 May

  Drive safely and plan ahead over Memorial Day weekend

  

  INDIANA— While fewer drivers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indiana Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists to slow down and travel safely, especially in work zones. AAA predicts record low travel volumes across the U.S. with social distancing …

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• 21 May

  CGIC detectives recover illegally possessed guns, federal charges pending

  

  Clifton Withers On May 19, 2020, the Indianapolis Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) a task force comprised of local and federal law enforcement partners conducted a narcotics investigation on the west side of Indianapolis.  CGIC had received information that Clifton Withers, 05/06/1975 was involved in armed narcotics trafficking. This investigation …

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• 21 May

  Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation Receives PPE Donations from former NFL Players and ProKel Mobility

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (May 21, 2020) - IndyGo, the public transportation system of Indianapolis, will receive boxes of hand sanitizer and 1000 masks as a donation through a partnership between former Indianapolis Colts, Hall of Famer Edgerrin James and Super Bowl Champion Reggie Wayne, former NFL player Bryant McKinnie and ProKel Mobility CEO, Kelly Gonzalez, …

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• 21 May

  Kroger Achieves New Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Milestones

  

  (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its latest results and achievements for Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, the company’s bold social impact plan aimed at creating communities free of hunger and waste.  “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste addresses the disparity between hunger and food waste in …

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• 20 May

  IndyGo Returns to Regular Weekday Service Beginning June 1

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (May 20, 2020) - IndyGo today announced its plan to return bus operations to regular service schedules.    Beginning Monday, June 1, IndyGo will resume operating on regular weekday schedules, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday service will continue as usual.    IndyGo has been operating its service on Saturday schedules, Monday through Saturday, since March 29. This service reduction was part …

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• 20 May

  Avon High School to hold in-person commencement on July 10th at Avon High School

  

  Avon, IN—(May 16, 2020) The Avon Community School Corporation has announced that the Avon High School 2020 Commencement will be held in a traditional format on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8 p.m. at AHS’s Andy Mohr Athletic Complex/Hendricks Regional Health Stadium. The graduation will be live streamed. Seating will …

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• 19 May

  Indiana Department of Education Recognizes All Indiana Teachers as 2021 Teacher of the Year

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today recognized all Indiana teachers collectively as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Traditionally, one educator each year is recognized. “The COVID-19 pandemic brought new complexities and challenges to schools with no advance warning,” said State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “Teachers across …

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• 19 May

  Additional assistance arriving soon for Hoosier families whose children receive free and reduced-cost meals at school, via the “Pandemic EBT” program

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning this week. These benefits are intended to reimburse the families of about 600,000 Hoosier children for the cost of meals …

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• 19 May

  Dealing with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY – COVID-19 has impacted numerous individual’s lives globally, leaving many stressed with the complications that come along with a pandemic as severe as this. The fear of contracting the virus, the fear of losing loved ones, the potential to lose one’s job, the loss of social activities, and …

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• 18 May

  Hendricks County residents now have two sites for Coronavirus testing

  

  Residents of Hendricks County can now be tested for the Coronavirus at two locations inside the county. Residents can be tested at Hendricks Regional Health Hospital located at 1000 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122. SchedulingWalk-in – Scheduling via web available HoursMon-Fri: 8:00AM-8:00PM Sat-Sun: 8:30AM-4:30PM Requirements to be Tested Doctor’s noteEssential …

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