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State

Indiana Senate, House Democrats call for special session to address police reform, COVID-19

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Senate Democrats INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus, the Indiana House Democratic Caucus and the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) held a press conference outside the Indiana Statehouse to demand Governor Holcomb…

July 21, 2020

Health

Scientists publish findings from first statewide COVID-19 random sample study in U.S.

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health and IUPUI Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health INDIANAPOLIS — The results of the first statewide random sample study in the United States to measure the spread of COVID-19 indicated…

July 21, 2020

Health

July 21, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 734 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

July 21, 2020

Education

Four County Offers Virtual Support Groups for Educators

Beginning July 21st, every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, Four County will host a series of Virtual Support Groups for our local educators. These groups will meet at four separate times weekly to provide tips & tools which will help manage…

July 21, 2020

State

Indy 500 releases updated estimate of fan attendance for this year’s race: 25 percent attendance anticipated; masks to be mandatory

INDIANAPOLIS – Based on policies and procedures put into effect by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS officials announced today that attendance for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23 will be approximately 25 percent of capacity.…

July 21, 2020

Community

We are going back to the Moon!

Column by Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller Apollo was the name of the program for our first exploration to the moon. Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo, and she was the goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology. Artemis is…

July 20, 2020

State

Indiana launches Be Well Crisis Helpline to support Hoosiers during COVID-19 pandemic and recovery

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the launch of the Be Well Crisis Helpline, a confidential resource available through Indiana 211 that will allow Hoosiers…

July 20, 2020

Community

Info sought regarding vandalism on Panhandle Pathway in Cass County

SOURCE: News release from Friends of the Panhandle Pathway Recently two of the yellow bollard posts were taken from the intersection on the Panhandle Pathway trail in Cass County at cross road 300 South. All that was left at this…

July 20, 2020

Community

Arts Commission approves $2.8 million in grants to community-based arts providers

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Arts Commission (Indianapolis, Indiana) – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 382 community-based arts providers throughout Indiana will receive grants for Fiscal Year 2021. During its June 12th virtual Quarterly Business Meeting, the Commission…

July 20, 2020

Community

Operation Summer Safety Results in 112 Traffic Citations and 262 Warnings

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Police North Central Indiana – Recently, troopers working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post conducted a three day, unannounced, traffic enforcement project dubbed “Operation Summer Safety.” Officers from the Indiana State Police utilized…

July 19, 2020

Health

July 19, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 927 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

July 19, 2020

Community

Important information about reaching Social Security during the COVID-19 Pandemic

SOURCE: News release from Social Security Administration During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities. While our offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, we remain…

July 18, 2020

Community

Important update to My Social Security’s Representative Payee Portal

SOURCE: News release from Social Security Adminstration Millions of Americans who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money and may need a representative payee. A representative payee is a person or an…

July 18, 2020

Education

Closest Encounter Ever: Campfires on the Sun?

Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller and her Astro-Pup Patches are inviting you to check it out! Please go to www.nasa.gov and scroll down the page. In the RIGHT hand column CLICK on the WHITE box with the caption: ESA/NASA’s Solar…

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July 18, 2020

Education

2020 ISSMA Marching Band Update

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State School Music Association The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) is extremely proud of being an important contributor to the long-standing tradition of outstanding high school marching bands in Indiana, with nearly 200 schools…

July 18, 2020

Community

Flags at half-staff on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in honor of Congressman John Lewis

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 18, in honor of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. Flags should be…

July 18, 2020

Health

July 18, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 855 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

July 18, 2020

Community

Coronavirus-related Medicare scam alert

SOURCE: News release from Social Security Administration Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to remind Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and take precautions to avoid falling victim to healthcare fraud during this pandemic. We’re warning…

July 16, 2020

State

Indiana fiscal leaders release 2020 year-end report

SOURCE: News release from Auditor of State Tera Klutz THE STATEHOUSE — In outlining Indiana’s 2020 Year-End Report, which highlights the state’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, Auditor of State Tera Klutz, CPA, announced Indiana ended FY20 with reserves of…

July 16, 2020

Community

Summer 2020 chip-seal work underway in Cass County

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Highway Department The Cass County Highway Department began chip-seal operations this week. Work started in Boone Township and will progress clockwise around the county on various county roads. Chip seal work is a rolling…

July 16, 2020