Only one COVID-19 case was reported locally in Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingOne New Case of COVID-19 Reported in Starke County
State Health Commissioner Urges Flu Shots, Issues Standing Order for Other Vaccines
Indiana’s state health commissioner is once again urging Hoosiers to get their flu shot, as well as any other necessary vaccines. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, Dr. Kris Box said the flu can also lead to severe complications that require the use of intensive care beds and ventilators.
Continue readingIndiana Allocates Another $25 Million to Rapid Recovery Initiative
Indiana is reporting success with its Rapid Recovery program to help Hoosiers improve their job skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in June, the state allocated $50 million in federal CARES Act money to expand the availability of free training opportunities.
Continue readingMarshall County Surpasses 1,000 Total COVID-19 Cases
Several new COVID-19 cases were reported locally, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingState Health Officials Assembling School COVID-19 Data
More than 1,300 students in Indiana schools have tested positive for COVID-19. That’s according to preliminary figures shared during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday. At least 274 teachers have tested positive, as well as 276 staff members.
Continue readingIndiana to Continue Offering Pandemic EBT Benefits for Virtual Students
Making sure Hoosiers have access to food as the pandemic continues remains a priority for state officials. Families with kids attending class virtually who would normally get free or reduced-price meals at school will be able to get that funding on a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer card.
Continue readingGovernor Details Stage 5 of Back on Track Plan, Extends Public Health Emergency
Stage 5 of Indiana’s Back on Track plan officially takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Governor Holcomb outlined the details in an executive order Thursday. The order says, “The implementation of Stage 5 brings Indiana to a new normal.”
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Several new COVID-19 cases have been reported locally in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana to Advance to Stage 5 of Back on Track Plan, Mask Order to Remain in Effect
Indiana is advancing to Stage 5 of its Back on Track plan on Saturday, but the statewide mask order will remain in effect. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the move Wednesday.
Continue readingFive New COVID-19 Cases in Marshall County
Five more positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall County in Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of cases in Marshall County to 994.
Continue readingThree New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Marshall County had two new cases of COVID-19 and Starke County had one new case of COVID-19 in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingSmall Increase in Local COVID-19 Cases
Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported locally in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County had another five residents test positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 985.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
More Starke and Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported five new cases in Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total up to 980. Starke County had another four cases for a new total of 248.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Agrees to Let CARES Act Money Be Used for Mobile Medical Unit
A mobile medical unit to help bring a future COVID-19 vaccine to rural areas of Marshall County got the approval of the county council Friday. County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm wants to use about $383,000 in federal CARES Act money to purchase a 38-foot Winnebago.
Continue readingGovernor: Wearing Masks Lets Businesses Stay Open
Wearing masks not only keeps people healthy but it’s also what’s allowing businesses to stay open, according to Governor Eric Holcomb. “You mask up to stay open,” he said during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “If you care about Main Street, if you care about the economy, you only have to look around into some other places that are doing the opposite, closing down. And so I don’t like them either, but it’s just a fact of life right now. And it is a fact of, underscore three times, life!”
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Issues with COVID-19 Data from Outside Labs
Incorporating COVID-19 data from outside labs into Indiana’s official case count is proving to be a bit of a challenge. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that thousands of new test results have been added to the state’s dashboard in the last couple weeks, but some of that data turned out to be wrong.
Continue readingCommunities, Health Officials Contemplate Trick-or-Treating
Whether to allow trick-or-treating during a global pandemic is a question being faced by many local communities. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he was still waiting for guidance.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke County
Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Starke County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The overall total of cases in Starke County is now up to 238.
Continue readingINDOT to Once Again Offer Community Crossings Grants
Indiana cities, towns, and counties can once again get state funding help for road work. “We are happy to announce today that the program that so many in local government covet, our Community Crossings Matching Grant program, is back,” Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced Wednesday.
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