Community News
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Governor Announces Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana
SOURCE: Office of Indiana Governor INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the Back On Track Indiana plan to safely open the economy and remain vigilant about protecting Hoosiers’…
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State Health Department, IU partner on COVID-19 Study
SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is collaborating with the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public…
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New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries from Social Security Commissioner
SOURCE: News release from Social Security Administration “The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file…
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Social Security says benefits will be paid on time
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Free, Virtual FAFSA Filing Help Available for Hoosiers April 13, 2020
SOURCE: News release from Indiana Commission for Higher Education (INDIANAPOLIS) – To assist students and families in filing the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Indiana Commission…
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Panhandle Pathway asks for cooperation from public
Would you be upset if someone left an old worn out mattress in your front yard? Recently we have been finding large and difficult to properly dispose of trash items…
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Lane closures scheduled for U.S. 35 in Cass and Pulaski
SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation CASS AND PULASKI COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on U.S. 35 from C.R. 100 N to…
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Governor issues guidance for places of worship during COVID-19 pandemic
SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, today issued guidance for places…
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State Health Commissioner orders enhanced reporting of COVID-19 test results, deaths
SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced new reporting requirements for laboratories and congregate living facilities as…
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AG Curtis Hill: Small businesses ravaged by coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic must look out for scammers
SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Scammers are looking to capitalize on more than just consumers’ fears over the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. They are also…
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Now scammers are even posing as pastors in fraudulent emails, says AG Curtis Hill
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, scammers are putting extra effort into preying upon Hoosiers distracted by the ongoing crisis, Attorney General Curtis Hill said Monday — including by sending fraudulent…
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Payment assistance and additional housing resources available to Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced today new housing resources available to Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent and mortgage payments. In addition to re-instituting…
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Gov. Holcomb extends public health emergency, announces Indiana receives Federal Disaster Declaration
SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Indiana has been granted a federal Major Disaster Declaration, which provides…
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Indiana SNAP recipients will begin receiving maximum benefit amounts next week
SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that more than 152,000 Indiana households will receive additional Supplemental Nutrition…
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Indiana Stay-At-Home Order FAQ
Last Updated on March 23, 2020 INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address Monday to order that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at…
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Governor orders Hoosiers to stay home in fight against COVID-19
Last Updated on March 23, 2020 SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address today to…
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Indiana health officials announce 3rd COVID-19 death
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced Friday, March 20 that a third Hoosier has died of COVID-19. The patient is an adult resident of Marion County over age…
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Indiana Governor and Secretary of State announce 2020 primary election to move to June 2
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody on March 20 to announce an agreement to…