Starke County and Marshall County are in the blue status on the state’s County Metrics Map this week which indicates a low community spread of COVID-19 while Pulaski County remains in the yellow status.
Continue readingSix New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the area remains at a low number.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb to Deliver COVID-19 Address This Evening
Governor Eric Holcomb plans to outline Indiana’s next steps in the COVID-19 response during a statewide address this evening. The address comes one year after Holcomb announced his initial stay-at-home order. It’s also a year since the first local case of COVID-19 was reported in Starke County.
Continue readingState, Federal Income Tax Deadlines Pushed Back to May 17
The State of Indiana is following suit with the federal government and extending the income tax deadline to May 17. Governor Holcomb delayed the state individual income tax filing deadline in an executive order Monday, after the U.S. Treasury extended its deadline last week.
Continue readingThree New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Locally
Three more people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Two people in Pulaski County and one person in Marshall County were diagnosed with COVID-19. Starke County did not have any new cases in Monday’s report.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports 45th COVID-19 Death
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.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 40 and Up Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday
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.
Continue readingHospitality Industry Recovering but Hotels and Downtown Restaurants Still Facing Challenges
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 Counties Continue to Report COVID-19 Cases in Single Digits
Local 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.
Continue readingState Officials Considering How to Spend COVID-19 Relief Money
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.
Continue readingState Officials Continue Outreach Efforts to Encourage Vaccination
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.
Continue readingThirteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Thirteen additional people in Marshall County tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County and Pulaski County did not have any new cases to report.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reviews Updated Visitation Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
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 readingState Health Commissioner Says Indiana Is Getting Fewer Vaccine Doses than Other States
About 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.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke County is in the blue status this week which depicts a low community spread of COVID-19 on the state’s County Metrics Map, while Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status which means a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
For the second day in a row, there were no new cases of COVID-19 in Starke County, according to Tuesday’s daily COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingState Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Indiana residents ages 45 and older can now receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingFour New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Three more people in Marshall County and one person in Pulaski County were listed as newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases in Monday’s daily COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingOver 700 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in the State
There were 701 additional people diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state, according to Sunday’s daily report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFifteen New COVID-19 Cases in Tri-County Area
Fifteen additional people in the Tri-County area have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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