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Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on May 16 in honor of those lost to COVID

Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on May 16 in honor of those lost to COVID

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19. Per President Biden's order, flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Monday, May 16. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags.

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President orders flags to half-staff May 12-16 to honor one million lives lost to COVID

President orders flags to half-staff May 12-16 to honor one million lives lost to COVID

In memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19 and their loved ones left behind, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset May 16, 2022.

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Linton man accused of stealing golf cart batteries

Linton man accused of stealing golf cart batteries

A Linton man who'd been provided a trailer to live in rent free in exchange for work on a farm is accused of stealing the host’s six golf cart batteries and selling them to a recycling center. The replacement cost for the batteries was estimated to be over $700 but the suspect allegedly sold them for under $40.

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UPDATE, ROAD IS OPEN........State Road 45 closed down after Monday afternoon crash in eastern Greene County

UPDATE, ROAD IS OPEN........State Road 45 closed down after Monday afternoon crash in eastern Greene County

A crash involving personal injuries occurred around 4:30 this afternoon, Monday, May 9, in the area south of I-69 on State Road 45 in eastern Greene County. Multiple rescue and law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene. The Greene County Sheriff's Department reported this accident will cause the roadway in the area to be shut down for an extended period of time and they urged drivers to use caution when traveling in the area. No further information has been released at this time.

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Driver who tested with BAC of .20 arrested for OVWI

Driver who tested with BAC of .20 arrested for OVWI

A driver in eastern Greene County was arrested for OVWI by a state trooper after he told the trooper he was headed home when he got pulled over. But the trooper said he was going in the wrong direction if he was going home and when asked for his registration, the driver handed the trooper a receipt from Walmart.

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