Indianapolis post office being named for Lugar
October 6, 2020By The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — A downtown Indianapolis post office will be named for former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar as President Donald Trump has given final approval for the honor.
All nine of Indiana’s House members and both senators joined together on legislation renaming the postal branch a few blocks north of Monument Circle in the city where Lugar was mayor before his 36-year Senate tenure that ended with his 2012 reelection defeat. The honor follows the Republican senator's death last year at age 87.
“When Sen. Richard Lugar passed away last year, Indiana and the entire country lost a giant," Republican Sen. Todd Young said in a statement. “Sen. Lugar left an impact on Indiana that will be felt for years to come, and today only reaffirms his legacy will continue to live on.”
Lugar was praised for his bipartisan work, most prominently helping spur the post-Cold War dismantling of thousands of former Soviet nuclear weapons.
More on DuboisCountyHerald.com
-
County sees 3 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Thursday three new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
Council approves property swap with district
The property swap agreement between the City of Huntingburg and the Southwest Dubois County... -
SVB&T donates $25K to SWICACC
Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company donated $25,000 to Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy... -
County sees 8 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Wednesday eight new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
Local couple creates pizza truck business
Kyle and Jamie Jahn’s lives are full of nonstop, behind-the-scenes activity. -
County sees 2 new COVID-19 cases
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Tuesday two new COVID-19 cases in Dubois County. -
Reporter: Vaccine gives me more assurance
Vaccine #2 is in the books. I got my second Moderna shot Saturday afternoon. And I had less of a... -
Learning to Bike
Angie Ruxer’s kindergartners hover around her on their Strider bikes — beginner's bikes...