The Pulaski County Commissioners passed an Executive Order Wednesday evening that calls for the county buildings to be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 23 until further notice.
Continue readingStarke Hospital to Offer COVID-19 Screening Hotline
Starke Hospital in Knox is offering residents a chance to call about symptoms if they are concerned about COVID-19 testing.
Continue readingAmerican Red Cross Faces Severe Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to canceled blood drives in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country which has resulted in about 86,000 fewer blood donations.
Continue readingStarke County Public Library System Closed until Further Notice
Officials at the Starke County Public Library System announced that all locations will be closed until further notice. All programming, including outreach and homebound delivery are closed and all public meeting rooms are closed.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township Public Library Closes to the Public through March
The Culver-Union Township Public Library will be closing to the public beginning March 18 through March 31.
Continue readingU.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski Urges Residents to Follow CDC Guidelines, Relief Proposed for Small Businesses
With information swirling concerning COVID-19, U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski says residents should follow the guidelines given by the Indiana State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Restrict Public Access to County Buildings
The Starke County Commissioners unanimously signed a temporary policy Tuesday evening which closes all county buildings to the public until further notice.
Continue readingStarke Circuit Court Judge Files Petition for Emergency Order
Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall filed a petition with the Indiana Supreme Court seeking the issuance of an Emergency Order to suspend all jury trials and to continue all non-essential civil and criminal hearings, effective immediately.
Continue readingMedaryville Town Council Meeting Canceled, Public Access Restricted at Town Hall
The Medaryville Clerk-Treasurer’s Office will be open during normal business hours, but officials are asking customers to utilize the drop box for payments and conduct any business by phone or email.
In addition, the Medaryville Town Council members are canceling their March 19 meeting.
Pulaski Memorial Hospital Limits Visitation
Visitor restrictions are in place at Pulaski Memorial Hospital to help minimize the spread of respiratory illness such as influenza and COVID-19.
Continue readingUSDA to Provide Meals to One Million to Students in Limited Number of Rural Schools
The USDA is working with private sector partners to deliver 1 million boxes of food to children affected by COVID-19-related school closures.
Continue readingUnemployment Insurance Can be Applied Online
The Department of Workforce Development announced Monday that officials suspended rules requiring certain unemployment insurance claimants to physically appear at a Work One location to engage in reemployment services for the next four weeks.
Continue readingStarke County Prosecutor’s Office Closed to Public through March
In response to the public health emergencies concerning COVID-19, Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker has decided to close the Prosecutor’s Office to the public until the end of March.
Continue readingSecond COVID-19 Death Reported in Indiana
A Johnson County resident is the second person in Indiana to succumb to complications from COVID-19.
Continue readingStarke County Health Officials Stress Hand Washing, Social Distancing to Avoid Spread of Illness
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch and Starke County Public Health Officer Dr. Thomas Browne informed the Starke County Commissioners on current information concerning COVID-19.
Continue readingUPDATE North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Closes to Public
Officials at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library have decided to close the library to the public.
Continue readingMarion County COVID-19 Patient Dies
In a press conference held Monday afternoon, it was announced that a Marion County COVID-19 patient has died. The patient was a Marion County adult, according to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Announces Procedures Concerning COVID-19
This story has been updated: https://wkvi.com/2020/03/update-north-judson-wayne-township-public-library-closes-to-public/
Original story: The North Judson-Wayne Township remains open, but a few policies and procedures have been implemented to be able to continue to assist the community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Continue readingTown of Culver Taking Precautions Concerning COVID-19
The Town of Culver has adopted a town Infectious Disease Outbreak and Response Plan.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department to Get New Vehicle
The Hamlet Police Department will be getting a new vehicle.
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