There were only a few new cases of COVID-19 reported in the area, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingLocal Counties See Small Increase in COVID-19 Cases
State School Superintendent Awaiting Guidance on Standardized Testing
Whether or not standardized testing will proceed as usual this school year still remains to be seen. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick says it’s ultimately up to the federal government, state lawmakers, or an executive order from Governor Holcomb, to provide the necessary waivers.
Continue readingIndiana Expanding Peer Recovery for Hoosiers with Mental Health Issues, Substance Use Disorder
Efforts are underway to expand peer recovery options for Hoosiers dealing with mental health issues and substance use disorder. Governor Holcomb announced this week that more than a million dollars in federal funding has been made available to add at least 40 full- and part-time peer recovery specialists at 16 recovery-based organizations around the state.
Continue readingLarge Increase of COVID-19 Recorded by Health Officials
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Friday that 1,253 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing which is one of the largest daily reports since the onset of the health pandemic, although the new positive cases were determined between Aug. 4 and Aug. 6.
Continue readingVoter Fraud Fears Not Weighing into Governor’s Considerations on Mail-In Voting
Governor Holcomb still isn’t recommending a switch to no-excuse mail-in voting for the General Election. But he says fears about voter fraud are not part of his thought process, and neither is President Trump.
Continue readingState School Superintendent Leaving Most Reopening Guidance Up to Medical Experts
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick is acknowledging school officials’ desire for more COVID-19 guidance but says she’s simply following the advice of medical professionals. McCormick addressed the question of whether or not schools should be open, during a virtual media briefing Thursday.
Continue readingLarge Single-Day State Increase of COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Thursday that 1,051 additional people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which brings the total number of Indiana residents known to have COVID-19 to 71,015.
Continue readingIndiana Makes $10 Million Available to Help Arts Organizations, Festival Organizers
Indiana arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply for a share of $10 million. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Wednesday that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation will be offering grants with federal funding from the CARES Act.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Confident that Schools Can Safely Reopen
Indiana’s state health commissioner is confident that schools can safely reopen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be free of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana Making another $10 Million Available for COVID-19 Rental Assistance
Indiana is expanding its help for Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic, as the ban on evictions comes to an end. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is adding another $15 million to its COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Cases Increase Locally
The number of local COVID-19 cases is increasing, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingAdditional Rounds of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Awarded
COVID-19 Case Counts Holding Steady Locally
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Tuesday that 836 additional residents in the state were diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski Counties See Slight Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Starke County and Pulaski County saw a slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases in the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Each Report Four New COVID-19 Cases
Starke and Marshall counties have each had another four residents test positive for COVID-19. The revised totals are now 742 positive cases in Marshall County and 164 in Starke County, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Pulaski County’s cumulative total remains at 71.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
Local COVID-19 cases continue to add up. Another eight Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Saturday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County had another four positive cases, while Pulaski County had one new positive case.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 22nd COVID-19-Related Death
Another Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County has now had 22 COVID-related deaths, according to Friday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. That gives the county a higher per-capita death rate than any of its neighbors.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Cooperate with Contact Tracing Efforts
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is stressing the importance of contact tracing, after reports of COVID-19 spread at a number of parties and family gatherings.
Continue readingDepartment of Workforce Development Reports Positive Employment Trends
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is reporting some positive trends, when it comes to employment. Commissioner Fred Payne reviewed some of the latest numbers during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday.
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