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Two rural Lyons men accused of assault

Two rural Lyons men accused of assault

Two men from rural Lyons are accused of assaulting another man while he was unable to defend himself. According to GCSD Det. Elmore, witnesses said the victim was choked until he lost consciousness, then punched numerous times. The victim’s jaw was broken in three places. The assault took place at a rural location west of Worthington. Both suspects have been arrested.

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BeWellIndiana provides free mental health and other resources during COVID-19

BeWellIndiana provides free mental health and other resources during COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today launched a new website, BeWellIndiana.org, that will provide Hoosiers with free mental health resources that have been vetted by experts. The site is designed to address the increase in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues caused by the pandemic, including both first-time issues as well as preexisting mental health concerns.

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WVCF reports first loss of a correctional officer, from Greene County, from COVID-19

WVCF reports first loss of a correctional officer, from Greene County, from COVID-19

Indianapolis, Ind. - It was with great sadness, leadership at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) reported that on Saturday, April 25, Correctional Officer Gary Weinke, 67 succumbed to complications of COVID-19. This was the first death of a state correctional officer as a result of contracting COIVD-19. Officer Weinke was a resident of Greene County.

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Planting season begins: Be alert, slow down, share the road

Planting season begins: Be alert, slow down, share the road

“Farming season can be both a joyful and anxious time as farmers begin to plant their crops,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Farmers on tractors and heavy equipment use the same roads we do, let’s save them some unneeded anxiety and be cautious and alert while out on the road.”

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Statewide case counts as of Friday, April 24 at 12 noon; Greene County with 45 cases, four deaths, 334 tested

Statewide case counts as of Friday, April 24 at 12 noon; Greene County with 45 cases, four deaths, 334 tested

As of 12 noon, Friday, April 24, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 45 confirmed cases and four deaths reported to the state, with a total of 334 tested.

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McDonald's thanks first responders and healthcare workers with free meals

McDonald's thanks first responders and healthcare workers with free meals

McDonald’s says as a small token of their appreciation, they are giving away free Thank You meals to our frontline heroes who stop by a participating McDonald’s from April 22 through May 5. McDonald’s in Linton is a participating location. Yesterday, April 23, they posted on their Facebook page, “Our First Responders and Healthcare Heroes are working diligently to keep our community safe during this time, and we want to express our appreciation!”

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