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Indiana Department of Health offering surplus COVID test kits and PPE to various agencies

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Indiana Department of Health offering surplus COVID test kits and PPE to various agencies

The Indiana Department of Health has a surplus of BinaxNOW test kits that will expire on November 11, as well as large quantities of PPE that are available for order through the Langham Portal. They are offering open ordering to hospitals, long-term care facilities, local health departments, jails, schools, home healthcare, in-home care providers, assisted living facilities, adult day centers, and other healthcare agencies interested in using the kits prior to the expiration date.

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GCSD detectives and deputies responded Friday to a battery by baseball bat

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GCSD detectives and deputies responded Friday to a battery by baseball bat

Two detectives and at least three deputies responded last Friday to a battery in the Lawrence Hollow area of eastern Greene County where they found a man covered in blood. He said he’d been hit in the head with a baseball bat. During the investigation, another man, who was not named as a suspect or victim in the battery incident, was arrested on drug charges.

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ISP Putnamville Post wants everyone to stay safe this Halloween

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ISP Putnamville Post wants everyone to stay safe this Halloween

It’s that time of year when kids are looking forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends trick-or-treating! Although everyone loves to get lots of candy and have fun, the most important thing is health and safety while trick-o-treating, and making sure everyone gets home safely! ISP Putnamville has a few safety tips…….

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Election News: State Rep. Ellington moves to Bloomfield with plans to run for District 45 seat

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Election News: State Rep. Ellington moves to Bloomfield with plans to run for District 45 seat

State Rep. Jeff Ellington changed his voter registration address this week from his That Road home just south of Bloomington to an abandoned brick building in Bloomfield he bought for a bargain price in 2018 to renovate. He and his wife now will be living in District 45, which contains about half of Ellington's former District 62. He intends to run for re-election to the House of Representatives in the district currently represented by House Assistant Majority Whip Bruce Borders.

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Worthington firefighters’ annual fish fry set for Saturday helps raise money to buy coats, boots, gloves for kids

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Worthington firefighters’ annual fish fry set for Saturday helps raise money to buy coats, boots, gloves for kids

The Worthington Fire Territory’s 12th Annual "Keep the Kids Warm" Fish Fry Fundraiser starts at 4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, October 23, and continues until 8 p.m. at the Worthington Fire Station located in the Municipal Building at 20 S. Commercial St. (State Road 67) on the Triangle in Worthington.

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Greene County General providing local drop off point for National DEA Drug Take Back Day

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Greene County General providing local drop off point for National DEA Drug Take Back Day

Greene County General Hospital is providing a local drop-off point for National DEA Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 23. Anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., bring your unwanted, unused or expired medications to the GCGH. Just drive up to the front lobby door area and someone will come out to your vehicle to accept your drop-off.

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ISP Bloomington participating in National DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23

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ISP Bloomington participating in National DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23

Bloomington – This Saturday, October 23, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 21st nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs….. Indiana State Police Post in Bloomington, which is located at 1500 N. Packinghouse Rd, will be accepting unused or expired prescription medication this Saturday, October 23, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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