Starke County Health Department Health Nurse Frank Lynch gave the Starke County Youth Club emergency go packs last week.
Continue readingStarke County Health Department Provides Emergency Go Packs to Starke County Youth Club
COVID-19 Cases Continue to be Reported in Starke, Pulaski Counties
While the cases are not in high numbers as in the past, COVID-19 cases continue to be reported locally.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Mask Requirement in County Offices
The Starke County Commissioners approved a mask requirement in county government offices effective today.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Strike Team in Starke County Next Week
A Strike Team from the Indiana Department of Health will be in Starke County next week to offer residents COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
Continue readingThird Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Approved for Immunocompromised Individuals
A third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised has been approved by the CDC, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the FDA.
Continue readingStarke County Health Department, Pulaski County Commissioners Rescind Local Mask Requirements
Starke County Health Department Extends Mask Mandate
North Judson Mint Festival Organizers Working to Adapt to COVID-19
The North Judson Mint Festival is hoping to make a comeback this year. Festival President Donna Henry told the town council last week that while there’s no guarantee that large-scale events will be allowed come June, organizers had have begun holding planning meetings.
Continue readingStarke County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Going Smoothly
Starke County residents have gotten COVID-19 vaccines during the vaccination clinics this week at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Assist Health Department with Vaccination Clinics, Volunteers Needed
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary said his department will be helping Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch with upcoming vaccination clinics.
Continue readingStarke County Elevates to Red Status on State’s County Metrics Map
Starke County has elevated to a red code on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map Wednesday showing very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Pay Range for Part-Time Nurse for Health Department
The Starke County Council members approved a pay range for a part-time nurse to assist Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch.
Continue readingStarke County Officials Restrict Public Access to County Buildings
Effective immediately, residents needing to conduct business inside the Starke County Courthouse or Annex buildings will have to call ahead and get an appointment. The Starke County Commissioners approved an order Monday night restricting public access to all county buildings due to a heightened community spread of COVID-19. The order will be reviewed during the commissioners’ next meeting on Monday, December 7.
Continue readingCounty Officials Discuss Complaints about Mask Compliance
Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem talked last week with her fellow commissioners about complaints she has received from residents about people not wearing masks while inside the county’s businesses.
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 readingStarke County Health Nurse Urges Residents to Follow CDC Guidelines
The number of positive COVID-19 cases is on the rise in Starke County and Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch urges residents to follow CDC guidelines when it comes to slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Continue readingHealth Officials Urge Residents to Mask up, Observe Social Distancing
Local health officials are urging residents to continue to follow the state mask mandate, observe social distancing guidelines and wash hands frequently to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingStarke County Health Nurse Looking to Hire Part-Time Nurse
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch will be putting some paperwork together to present to both the Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council about hiring a part-time nurse at the Health Department.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Recorded in Marshall County, Case Numbers Continue to Rise
Another Marshall County resident has died as a result of COVID-19. In Tuesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, it listed 14 COVID-19 deaths in the county. No other new deaths were reported locally.
Continue readingStarke County Health Department Orders Face Covering Mandate
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Starke County Health Department is mandating the use of masks or face coverings beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 12:01 a.m. CT.
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