Another Pulaski County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred on Wednesday, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings Pulaski County’s total COVID-19 death count to 45.
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Emergency crews responded to a car submerged in Lake Maxinkuckee Saturday morning. Culver-Union Township Firefighters say in a Facebook post that they were called to the 18B Road public access site at 5:15 a.m. to assist the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, responding with a boat and divers. Firefighters say the car was submerged in six feet of water about 150 feet offshore, but they determined that everyone had been able to get out of the vehicle.
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Indiana will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Hoosier age 40 and older starting Monday. Residents will be able to schedule an appointment at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
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An Argos Fire Protection Territory may have another chance, after the Marshall County Republican Party filled a vacancy on the Green Township Board Friday. Anna Barlow was selected, despite the fact that she wasn’t actually at Friday’s caucus.
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Indiana’s restaurants continue to recover from the impact of COVID-19, but hotels continue to face challenges. Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association President & CEO Patrick Tamm praised the state’s recovery process during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingLocal residents continue testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported another seven cases, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had two.
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Two people were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing, after a Marshall County sheriff’s deputy reportedly found them passed out in an SUV at a LaPaz gas station early Thursday morning. Police say they found about 20 grams of meth, eight grams of heroin, controlled substance pills, and a meth pipe inside the vehicle.
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State officials are figuring out how they’ll spend Indiana’s share of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. During Wednesday’s press conference, Governor Holcomb noted that it’ll include about $3 billion for the state and another $3 billion for local governments.
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Hoosiers at the younger end of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility range are not signing up as quickly as older residents. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said her department continues to work with populations where there’s been a lot of vaccine hesitancy.
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Visiting loved ones in long-term care facilities continues to get easier. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box reviewed the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during Wednesday’s press conference.
Continue readingAbout 13 percent of Indiana’s population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But health officials say the state is getting fewer doses per resident than many others.
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The number of Marshall County residents working appears to be back to pre-pandemic levels, but the unemployment rate is creeping back up. The county’s January unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
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A state representative from Evansville has been named Indiana’s next secretary of state. Holli Sullivan has been selected by Governor Holcomb to fill the remainder of Connie Lawson’s term.
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A technical glitch may have been making it take longer for Hoosiers to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Those who used the “find next available appointment” option were sometimes reportedly directed to a later date, even though earlier appointments were actually available.
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The idea of churches not requiring face masks is drawing concern from the state health commissioner. During Wednesday’s press conference, Dr. Kris Box noted that there may still be some high-risk individuals who haven’t been vaccinated yet.
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With COVID-19 cases down and vaccinations on the rise, Governor Eric Holcomb is planning an announcement about Indiana’s path forward.
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Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent due to COVID-19 can now apply for more help from the state. Applications are now being accepted for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe.
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The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for kids to keep getting free meals throughout the summer. Officials announced this week that a number of COVID-19-related waivers that were in place until the end of June have now been extended through September.
Continue readingIt may soon be easier to visit loved ones in long-term care facilities. State and federal health officials separately announced Wednesday that they’re easing visitation restrictions.
Continue readingIndiana teachers will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at any vaccination site in the state starting Monday. It’s been available to educators at pharmacies taking part in the federal vaccination program for the past few days.
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