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Wednesday, September 30

9/30/2020

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On Saturday, September 26, Indiana moved to stage 5 of Gov. Holcomb's reopening plan. You can find more details by clicking here. Please note that the mandate for face coverings remains in effect.

The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

29 new cases in Elkhart County reported on Monday.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Heart Beat of the City concert will be held October 3 from 4 - 8 pm. The main stage is at the RV Hall of Fame’s Orthwein Pavilion and will be live streamed to three mobile Jumbotrons across the city for drive-in and tailgating family fun. Elkhart High School East Campus (Central), Elkhart High School West Campus (Memorial) and Pierre Moran Middle School parking lots will give people room to park every other parking space and keep COVID safe to enjoy live music. Each location will have food trucks and giveaways. Check out more information here.

The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Check back soon!

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Monday, September 28

9/28/2020

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On Saturday, September 26, Indiana moved to stage 5 of Gov. Holcomb's reopening plan. You can find more details by clicking here. Please note that the mandate for face coverings remains in effect.

The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

48 new cases in Elkhart County reported on Saturday and 92 on Friday.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Heart Beat of the City concert will be held October 3 from 4 - 8 pm. The main stage is at the RV Hall of Fame’s Orthwein Pavilion and will be live streamed to three mobile Jumbotrons across the city for drive-in and tailgating family fun. Elkhart High School East Campus (Central), Elkhart High School West Campus (Memorial) and Pierre Moran Middle School parking lots will give people room to park every other parking space and keep COVID safe to enjoy live music. Each location will have food trucks and giveaways. Check out more information here.

The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be hosting a distribution on Monday, September 28, 2020 from 10 a.m. – Noon EDT at Concord Mall (3701 S. Main Street (by Carson Pirie Scott), Elkhart, IN 46517).

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Thursday, September 24

9/24/2020

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New testing site information!

On Saturday, September 26, Indiana will move to stage 5 of Gov. Holcomb's reopening plan. You can find more details by clicking here. Please note that the mandate for face coverings remains in effect.

The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

25 new cases in Elkhart County reported on Tuesday.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Heart Beat of the City concert will be held October 3 from 4 - 8 pm. The main stage is at the RV Hall of Fame’s Orthwein Pavilion and will be live streamed to three mobile Jumbotrons across the city for drive-in and tailgating family fun. Elkhart High School East Campus (Central), Elkhart High School West Campus (Memorial) and Pierre Moran Middle School parking lots will give people room to park every other parking space and keep COVID safe to enjoy live music. Each location will have food trucks and giveaways. Check out more information here.

The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be hosting a distribution on Monday, September 28, 2020 from 10 a.m. – Noon EDT at Concord Mall (3701 S. Main Street (by Carson Pirie Scott), Elkhart, IN 46517).

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Tuesday, September 22

9/22/2020

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New testing site information!

The County Commissioners have issued a local disaster emergency declaration for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). They have decided to perform targeted mosquito control utilizing aerial spraying to help protect residents from EEE. This will be performed on September 22nd unless weather requires rescheduling for September 23rd. Please click here to read the statement. You can view the proposed flight areas for Northern Indiana and Elkhart, Noble, and Lagrange counties. There's also an Elkhart Truth article with details.

The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Governor Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana will remain in reopening phase 4.5 and will keep the face covering mandate until September 25.

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

38 new cases in Elkhart County reported on Monday.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Heart Beat of the City concert will be held October 3 from 4 - 8 pm. The main stage is at the RV Hall of Fame’s Orthwein Pavilion and will be live streamed to three mobile Jumbotrons across the city for drive-in and tailgating family fun. Elkhart High School East Campus (Central), Elkhart High School West Campus (Memorial) and Pierre Moran Middle School parking lots will give people room to park every other parking space and keep COVID safe to enjoy live music. Each location will have food trucks and giveaways. Check out more information here.

The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Check back soon!

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Monday, September 21

9/21/2020

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The County Commissioners have issued a local disaster emergency declaration for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). They have decided to perform targeted mosquito control utilizing aerial spraying to help protect residents from EEE. This will be performed on September 22nd unless weather requires rescheduling for September 23rd. Please click here to read the statement. You can view the proposed flight areas for Northern Indiana and Elkhart, Noble, and Lagrange counties. There's also an Elkhart Truth article with details.

The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Governor Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana will remain in reopening phase 4.5 and will keep the face covering mandate until September 25.

The Indiana State Department of Health has released information on masks for public interaction. Check out the info here.

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

53 new cases in Elkhart County reported on Friday and then 48 on Saturday.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Heart Beat of the City concert will be held October 3 from 4 - 8 pm. The main stage is at the RV Hall of Fame’s Orthwein Pavilion and will be live streamed to three mobile Jumbotrons across the city for drive-in and tailgating family fun. Elkhart High School East Campus (Central), Elkhart High School West Campus (Memorial) and Pierre Moran Middle School parking lots will give people room to park every other parking space and keep COVID safe to enjoy live music. Each location will have food trucks and giveaways. Check out more information here.

The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Check back soon!

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Friday, September 18

9/18/2020

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The County Commissioners have issued a local disaster emergency declaration for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). They have decided to perform targeted mosquito control utilizing aerial spraying to help protect residents from EEE. This will be performed on September 22nd unless weather requires rescheduling for September 23rd. Please click here to read the statement. You can view the proposed flight areas for Northern Indiana and Elkhart, Noble, and Lagrange counties.

Check out the updated testing site information!

The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Governor Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana will remain in reopening phase 4.5 and will keep the face covering mandate until September 25.

The Indiana State Department of Health has released information on masks for public interaction. Check out the info here.

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

57 new cases in Elkhart County reported on Wednesday.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Elkhart County Symphony will be performing at the Wellfields Botanic Gardens at 4 pm on September 13th! They have arranged a "Symphony Garden Tour" and it will be their first public performance after the long hiatus.

The Heart Beat of the City concert will be held October 3 from 4 - 8 pm. The main stage is at the RV Hall of Fame’s Orthwein Pavilion and will be live streamed to three mobile Jumbotrons across the city for drive-in and tailgating family fun. Elkhart High School East Campus (Central), Elkhart High School West Campus (Memorial) and Pierre Moran Middle School parking lots will give people room to park every other parking space and keep COVID safe to enjoy live music. Each location will have food trucks and giveaways. Check out more information here.

The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Check back soon!

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Wednesday, September 16

9/16/2020

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The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Governor Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana will remain in reopening phase 4.5 and will keep the face covering mandate until September 25.

The Indiana State Department of Health has released information on masks for public interaction. Check out the info here.

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

23 new cases reported on Tuesday in Elkhart County.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Elkhart County Symphony will be performing at the Wellfields Botanic Gardens at 4 pm on September 13th! They have arranged a "Symphony Garden Tour" and it will be their first public performance after the long hiatus.
The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Check back soon!

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Tuesday, September 15

9/15/2020

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The Center for Healing and Hope is providing free flu shots to those who are uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover flu shots. The clinics will be held three Saturdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 10, and Nov. 14. All times will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bilingual staff are available. The CDC recommends flu shots for everyone over 6 months of age—especially this year with Covid-19 around. PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT SOON!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has said cases and hospitalizations are starting to tick back up. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Governor Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana will remain in reopening phase 4.5 and will keep the face covering mandate until September 25.

The Indiana State Department of Health has released information on masks for public interaction. Check out the info here.

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

58 new cases reported on Monday in Elkhart County.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Elkhart County Symphony will be performing at the Wellfields Botanic Gardens at 4 pm on September 13th! They have arranged a "Symphony Garden Tour" and it will be their first public performance after the long hiatus.
The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Check back soon!

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Monday, September 14

9/14/2020

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Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has recently encouraged county residents to keep wearing face coverings. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Governor Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana will remain in reopening phase 4.5 and will keep the face covering mandate until September 25.

The Indiana State Department of Health has released information on masks for public interaction. Check out the info here.

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

44 new cases reported on Saturday in Elkhart County.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Elkhart County Symphony will be performing at the Wellfields Botanic Gardens at 4 pm on September 13th! They have arranged a "Symphony Garden Tour" and it will be their first public performance after the long hiatus.
The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be hosting a distribution at the Arena (2401 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, IN 46516) on Monday, September 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon EDT.

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Friday, September 11

9/11/2020

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Please check out the latest update on testing site information!

Dr. Lydia Mertz released a statement encouraging anyone with symptoms, even mild symptoms, to please get tested. Goshen Hospital's chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dan Nafziger, has also expressed concern about the decrease in testing and has recently encouraged county residents to keep wearing face coverings. You can read Dr. Mertz's statement here! Please get tested!

Governor Holcomb announced that the State of Indiana will remain in reopening phase 4.5 and will keep the face covering mandate until September 25.

The Indiana State Department of Health has released information on masks for public interaction. Check out the info here.

Check out the new Elkhart County COAD Facebook page!

41 new cases reported on Thursday in Elkhart County.

On June 29th, the Elkhart County Health Department issued a Face Covering Mandate effective on June 30th, 2020 (y en español). There is an FAQ available to learn more (español) and a sign is available to be posted at places of business (español). The directive outlines how face coverings can help prevent transmission and how to use them properly. Remember, preventing the spread is not just about being responsible so that businesses and events can stay open but also protecting our more vulnerable residents.

Hay información para la comunidad latina también. La Ciudad de Goshen se enorgullese de colaborar con Yolo López Pérez - Bilingual Reporter para traer este mensaje de parte de tu familia.

Como usar la mascara!

Fun

The Elkhart County Symphony will be performing at the Wellfields Botanic Gardens at 4 pm on September 13th! They have arranged a "Symphony Garden Tour" and it will be their first public performance after the long hiatus.
The Lerner Theatre will be reopening in October!!

The Elkhart County Leaf Collection Competition has begun!! Click here to learn more.

Need help?

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be hosting a distribution at the Arena (2401 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, IN 46516) on Monday, September 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon EDT.

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