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AES Indiana Postpones Open Houses, 2025 Community Health Assessment, Delaware Co. Commissioner On Data Centers, IU Health Sues Change Healthcare, Mary Rigg Food Pantry

AES Indiana Postpones Open Houses, 2025 Community Health Assessment, Delaware Co. Commissioner On Data Centers, IU Health Sues Change Healthcare, Mary Rigg Food Pantry

March 09, 2026

AES Indiana announced the postponement of its remaining open houses due to public safety concerns. A report that looks into community issues like health and housing in Marion County was released Wednesday. A Delaware County commissioner says he believes Indiana’s future involves embracing data centers. IU Health is suing a healthcare technology company for breach of contract, fraud, and gross negligence. In the upcoming Indiana May primary, republicans candidates vie for Representative El Clere’s southern Indiana seat. A resource center on the west side of Indianapolis expanded its food pantry to better serve the neighborhood.

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