Indiana state park properties are temporarily suspending their entrance fees. The Department of Natural Resources says its state parks, forests, recreation areas, nature preserves, and fish and wildlife areas remain open, during the DNR’s response to the spread of coronavirus.
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Indiana’s COVID-19 death toll is now up to four. The most recent death was an adult over the age of 60 from Delaware County, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. The person had been in the hospital. The death had first been announced by the Delaware County Health Department.
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The number of coronavirus cases in Indiana continues to rise, but so far, no positive cases have been seen in Marshall, Starke, or Pulaski counties. As of Saturday morning, 833 Hoosiers have been tested for COVID-19, and 126 have tested positive, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. That’s an increase of almost 50 positive cases from the day before.
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Indiana is reporting its third coronavirus death. The State Department of Health says the patient was from Marion County and was over the age of 60. The person had been hospitalized.
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The Marshall County Courthouse may be closing to the public, but Marshall County Community Corrections will still be keeping an eye on its clients. That’s according to a press release from Community Corrections Director Ward Byers.
Continue readingAs coronavirus continues to spread, Indiana is starting to see some of its COVID-19 patients recover, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
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Indiana has pushed back this year’s primary election by a month. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Friday that Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer, and Democratic Party Chair John Zody have agreed on a plan to reschedule.
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Marshall County’s annual health rankings are declining somewhat. The 2020 County Health Rankings have been released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute.
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Marshall County’s unemployment rate moved higher at the beginning of the year. Its January unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingIndiana’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are being required to close to in-person patrons through the end of March. It’s one of a number of steps to slow the spread of coronavirus announced by Governor Eric Holcomb Monday. Restaurants may continue to provide take-out and delivery services.
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The Culver Community Schools Corporation has announced its coronavirus action plan. The five-level plan outlines responses for various stages of the possible spread of COVID-19.
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State lawmakers have finalized a one-word adjustment to the Kankakee and Yellow River development commission’s funding process. On Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law a measure that clarifies what steps the state auditor should take if member counties fail to make their required payments.
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The spread of coronavirus to Indiana has U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski trying to reassure her constituents. Walorski says she believes elected officials across all levels of government are working together to make sure the response is seamless.
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A traffic control flagger who was killed on the job last summer is being memorialized with a philanthropic effort. The Ben Fisher Memorial Fund was established in December by Tracey and Brian Triska, the owners of Traffic Control Specialists. The Northern Indiana Community Foundation says the fund will support causes Fisher cared about, such as caring for veterans and women who’ve experienced domestic abuse.
Continue readingIndiana is reporting its first case of coronavirus. The State Department of Health says a Marion County resident who recently traveled to Boston has tested positive for COVID-19 at the department’s laboratories. Samples will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for final confirmation.
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After months of delay, the 2018-2019 school letter grades were finally released by the Indiana Department of Education this week, with the results almost identical to the previous year’s.
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Gas prices continue to drop, due to coronavirus fears. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan says the spread of the virus has halted a lot of travel to affected areas.
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Some local school corporations are among the recipients of this year’s Digital Learning-Community Advisory Grant from the Indiana Department of Education. Triton received $50,000. South Central got $45,090, and Oregon-Davis was awarded $40,600.
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Families of Culver Elementary School’s pre-k students are getting some help, thanks to an anonymous donor. The school board Monday accepted a donation of over $500 to cover any unpaid preschool fees from last semester.
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A Michigan City man was arrested, following a traffic stop in Plymouth Wednesday. Plymouth Police say they pulled over a vehicle near Walmart around 4:30 p.m.
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