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U.S. Congressman and Gary Mayor Applaud Mass Vaccination Site in Gary

AP News

GARY- A mass vaccination site is being placed in Gary by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of Indiana.  U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan and City of Gary Mayor Jerome Prince both commented on the initiative on Monday expressing their excitement.

Prince says the mass vaccination site will be a game-changer as we continue to fight this historic pandemic.  He thanked Congressman Mrvan, the State of Indiana, the city's federal partners and the Gary Community School Corporation for providing space at Roosevelt High School.

Mrvan says the site is outstanding news for the City of Gary and eveyone's fight to defeat the pandemic and revitalize our regional economy.  He also expressed gratitude to the Biden/Harris Administration and Governor Holcomb for recognizing the value of leading COVID-19 vaccination efforts at Roosevelt High School and through mobile units that will assist those with transportation limitations.

Sharon Jackson is the local host of "All Things Considered" and a reporter for Lakeshore Public Radio. She has been with 89.1 FM since its launch in 2009. Sharon is also a radio DJ in Chicago, and has been since 2004. In her previous job at Metro Networks/Westwood One, she was heard on am 890 WLS, WGN radio 720 am and am 560 WIND. She has also delivered news and traffic reports on radio stations all over Chicago and the suburbs including 95.9 The River, 98.3 WCCQ and Star 96.7.