National Weather Service Issues Fire Weather Watch for Saturday

The National Weather Service is asking residents to hold off on outdoor burning. Forecasters expect an elevated risk for fire danger starting Friday afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for the local area from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Low humidity and breezy conditions could allow grass and field fires to spread quickly.

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Dr. Weaver Explains Indiana Department of Health Color-Coded COVID Spread Maps

It was announced Wednesday that Starke County, Marshall County and Pulaski County fall under different color-coded areas on a map that focuses on community spread of COVID-19.  All were in blue at one point, but community spread has increased. The map is updated by the Department of Health each week so local officials can make plans on how to slow the spread of COVID-19 in each community.

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