Indiana’s restaurants are getting ready to reopen for dine-in service, but some challenges lie ahead.
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Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace to Launch Wednesday
Small businesses having trouble finding the personal protective equipment that they need to get back up and running can start getting help from the state Wednesday. Indiana Small Business PPE Marketplace is officially launching, according to Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso.
Continue readingEmployers Are Technically Required to Develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan by Next Monday
Businesses operating during the COVID-19 pandemic are supposed to write down how they plan to keep their workers and customers safe. As part of Governor Eric Holcomb’s most recent executive order, Hoosier employers who plan on reopening or continuing operations must develop a plan by next Monday, according to the governor’s general counsel Joe Heerens.
Continue readingIndiana Launches COVID-19 Testing Map, More Sites Planned
Efforts continue to make COVID-19 tests easier to get. Indiana State Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says the state has put together an online map of testing sites.
Continue readingGovernor Highlights Efforts of Culver Community Middle/High School Guidance Counselor
A Culver Community Middle/High School guidance counselor got some statewide recognition from Governor Holcomb Monday. Missy Trent was recognized for her efforts in helping a student who was potentially positive for COVID-19.
Continue readingSunday Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Potential Charges
Switching drivers during a traffic stop was apparently not enough to keep some Plymouth teenagers out of trouble early Sunday morning. Marshall County sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a vehicle near the intersection of Harrison Street and Oak Drive around 4:20 a.m. But before the car came to a complete stop, police say the driver switched seats with another male subject.
Continue readingThree Rivers Man Accused of Vehicle Theft Following Marshall County Traffic Stop
A Friday afternoon traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle, according to Marshall County Police. Officers say they pulled over a speeding vehicle in the area of U.S. 30 and Cedar Road at around 4:20 p.m.
Continue readingPolice Release More Details about Friday’s Fatal Crash at U.S. 31 and State Road 10
More details have been released about Friday evening’s fatal crash near Argos. Marshall County Police say a juvenile from Bourbon was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe west on State Road 10 and failed to yield to a Dodge Dakota that was heading south on U.S. 31.
Continue readingAs Indiana Gets ‘Back on Track,’ School Activities Remain Canceled until July
Many businesses may be allowed to reopen over the coming weeks, but don’t expect any school activities to resume until at least July. Governor Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana plan clarifies that all K-12 school buildings, facilities, and grounds are closed and all activities remain canceled until June 30.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Hand Out Face Masks to Truck Drivers
Truck drivers continuing to make their deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic were able to get some protective equipment, with some help from Indiana State Police. Master Trooper Jim Strong and Sgt. Dale Turner passed out 1,000 face masks Friday at the I-94 rest park in LaPorte County, with help from Darin Jones with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health to Conduct Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing in Plymouth
The Indiana State Department of Health will host a drive-through COVID-19 testing site in Plymouth later this week. The testing will be held Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT at Plymouth High School.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Pulaski Counties
The number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall and Pulaski counties continues to increase. Pulaski County has had 29 residents test positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, an increase of three from the previous day. Marshall County added one case, bringing the total to 31 with one death.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township Library to Offer Curbside Checkout Starting Monday
The Culver-Union Township Public Library will begin offering curbside checkout Monday. Patrons will be able to call in their requests Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon at 574-842-2941. Items will then be available for pickup Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Materials may be returned to the library’s drop box.
Continue readingFriday Evening Crash Claims Life of Rochester Man
Friday’s crash at U.S. 31 and State Road 10 has claimed the life of a Rochester man. Fritz Risner, 54, was killed in the accident, according to Marshall County Coroner John Grolich.
Continue readingAnother Pulaski County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
The number of Pulaski County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 26. Out of over 200 tests taken in the county, almost 13 percent have come back positive, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. This comes as neighboring Cass County has seen its number of cases rise to 1,224.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 17th COVID-19 Case
Another Starke County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. A 17th case was reported by the Starke County Health Department Saturday morning.
Continue readingEmergency Responders Called to Accident at U.S. 31 and State Road 10
An accident shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 31 at State Road 10 Friday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say emergency responders were called to a two-vehicle accident just before 7:00 p.m.
Continue readingIndiana to Launch Marketplace to Help Small Businesses Find Personal Protective Equipment
As businesses prepare to reopen, Governor Eric Holcomb is promising some help from the state, when it comes to getting personal protective equipment.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Second COVID-19 Death
A second Starke County resident has died from COVID-19. The Starke County Health Department says a man over the age of 60 with preexisting conditions died at a St. Joseph County hospice facility early Friday morning. He had been hospitalized as a COVID-19 patient, according to health officials.
Continue readingGovernor Unveils Five-Stage Reopening Plan, Stores Allowed to Reopen Monday
Indiana’s stay-at-home order will gradually be lifted starting Monday. Stores currently restricted to curbside pickup will be able to open to the public at 50-percent capacity on May 4, with restaurants to follow a week later. But anyone age 65 or older should continue to stay home, if possible.
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