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Suspect in Greene County Jail: Linked by DNA match to thefts in Greene County in 2018

Suspect in Greene County Jail: Linked by DNA match to thefts in Greene County in 2018

A lengthy investigation into thefts in the summer of 2018 of a John Deere Gator, an EZ-GO golf cart and other equipment resulted in the identification of a suspect thanks to a match between the suspect’s DNA and a DNA profile from a flashlight left behind on the scene. Charges were filed in Greene County but the suspect was in jail on similar charges in Monroe County. Last Friday, he was transferred into the Greene County Jail.

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Greene County Health Department launches vaccine clinics

Greene County Health Department launches vaccine clinics

Bloomfield— The Greene County Health Department is launching its vaccination clinic today and administering COVID-19 vaccine to eligible recipients.

The vaccine is now available to individuals age 80 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact.

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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff now through sunset on Jan 13

Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff now through sunset on Jan 13

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor United States Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on January 13, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff.

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Hoosiers urged to be patient in signing up for COVID-19 vaccines

Hoosiers urged to be patient in signing up for COVID-19 vaccines

INDIANAPOLIS —High interest in COVID-19 vaccines has caused slowdowns to the state’s vaccine registration site and 211 system, but both systems are working. Hoosiers age 80 and older who are now eligible are encouraged to continue to check the sites throughout the day.

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