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Indiana progressing with reopening despite new research | The Crusader Newspaper Group

By Patrick Forrest Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed an executive order removing the statewide mask mandate but allowing counties and more local regulations to remain in place. Despite this development the city of Gary and Lake County will continue to require masks throughout the month of April at least. “Mask use is strongly encouraged […]

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