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Jul 9, 2021 / 10:53 PM EST
BEECH GROVE, Ind. (WISH) Beech Grove is examining a proposal that would give the Indianapolis Fire Department responsibility for protection inside the Marion County enclave’s city limits.
Beech Grove Mayor Dennis Buckley said Friday the agreement will give the city better service while also saving hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. It’s money he says could be used for major pay increases for the police department.
Buckley said the Beech Grove Fire Department firefighters favor the proposal. By a vote of 30-1, they gave their blessing several months ago. All firefighters will become members of the Indianapolis department.
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Marion County Mask Mandate Stands For Now
INDIANAPOLIS Since the beginning of the pandemic, Marion County has marched to the beat of it’s own drum when it comes to COVID-19 safety guidelines. This week is no different, but the result may leave business owners with more headaches as they deal with customer confusion.
The CDC now says fully vaccinated people can go without a face mask, both indoors and outdoors. But in Marion County, the mask mandate will continue.
In a statement, Dr. Virginia Caine, director of the Marion County Public Health Department, says the new CDC recommendation will be examined by the health department. The department plans to also analyze local coronavirus numbers and vaccination data, then present their own recommendation to the Indianapolis City-County Council. That’s when the City-County Council will make their decision on what to change regarding local coronavirus safety guidelines.