Bremen Public Schools will stay open as long as the staff stays healthy, as stated by Superintendent Dr. Jim White during the latest Bremen School Board meeting.
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Starke, Marshall Counties Report Large Spike in COVID-19 Cases
A large number of positive COVID-19 cases were reported locally in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Largest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Starke County is reporting its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases. Another 21 cases were reported in Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 530.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Starke County
Another COVID-19 death has been reported in Starke County. The Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard showed one new death in Saturday’s update, but the revised total remained at 10.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Comments on COVID-19 Seasonal Effect
More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
New COVID-19 cases remain in the double digits in Starke and Marshall counties. Another 29 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total up to 1,578.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports 3,649 New Cases of COVID-19
The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 3,649 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, driving the overall total number of cases in the state to 172,730.
Continue readingTriton School Corporation Working to Keep School Open, Prepared for Virtual Learning, if Needed
Officials at the Triton School Corporation continue to work with students to keep the school open, but they are prepared in case COVID-19 takes the school year on a different course.
Continue readingCulver Community School Superintendent Provides Public with COVID-19 Update
Three positive COVID-19 staff and student cases have been reported at the Culver Community School Corporation and those affected individuals are quarantining at home, according to Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman. Eighteen students and staff are isolating at home due to exposure.
Continue readingBremen Superintendent Provides COVID-19 Update
Bremen Public School Superintendent Dr. Jim White updated community members on Wednesday about COVID-19 cases at the school.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke and Marshall Counties, Starke County Moved Back to Orange Level
The COVID-19 death toll continues to increase in Starke and Marshall counties. Another two Starke County residents are confirmed to have died, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 10. Marshall County had one more death, for a total of 29.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Cancels Holiday Parade of Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting
The annual holiday parade and Christmas tree lighting in the City of Plymouth on Saturday, November 28 has been canceled due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports 51 Additional COVID-19 Deaths
The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday that 51 additional people in the state have died from COVID-19. One of those deaths was reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths
Two more people have died from COVID-19 in Marshall County, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Starke County
Another person in Starke County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingLess Access to COVID-19 Testing May Lead to Higher Positivity Rates in Rural Counties
Less access to COVID-19 testing may be leading to higher positivity rates in rural areas. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says that if a county only has one testing site, people may be more likely to wait until they have noticeable symptoms.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Won’t Take Part in Trick-Or-Treating This Year
As the decision of whether to move ahead with trick-or-treating is mostly being left up to individual residents, Governor Eric Holcomb will be among those not taking part. “In the interest of safety, unfortunately – I have mixed feelings about this – but we’re not going to host Halloween this year at the residence, so no trick-or-treating at the Governor’s Residence this year,” Holcomb said during his COVID-19 press conference Wednesday. “We’re going to try to make that up somehow, some way, creatively, in the future.”
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Pulaski County
One additional person has died of COVID-19 in Pulaski County, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana Submits Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to CDC
A COVID-19 vaccine is still months away, but Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says health officials are making sure they’ll be ready.
Continue readingIndiana National Guard, ‘Reserve Workforce’ to Provide Help to Long-Term Care Facilities
Indiana is sending the National Guard to long-term care facilities to help with COVID-19 protocols. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Guard members will help with testing and reporting, so that regular staff can focus on caring for residents.
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