Don’t flush socks down the toilet. That was one of several reminders given by North Judson Town Superintendent Joe Leszek during last week’s town council meeting.
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Pulaski County government employees could soon be required to wear face masks at work. The county council and commissioners will discuss COVID-19 protocol for employees during an emergency joint session tonight.
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A Knox High School teacher is voicing concern with the development of the school corporation’s COVID-19 reopening plan. Maria Sullivan told the school board last week that she and others had major concerns but weren’t given much of a chance to offer input.
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board will discuss a COVID-19 reopening plan today. Eastern Pulaski has been coordinating with the West Central School Corporation to create a countywide plan.
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Pulaski County government employees will keep their current health insurance coverage, even though it will cost the county another $210,000 over the next year. Cigna raised the cost by almost 20 percent, following a sharp increase in claims.
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Oregon-Davis students are not expected to pay more for lunch or book rental in the coming school year. The school board officially set the prices last month.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson is trying to bring COVID-19 relief funding to small businesses. The town plans to apply for a $250,000 COVID-19 Response Program grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will keep its leadership the same for another year. During the board’s annual reorganization meeting Friday, President Derrick Stalbaum, Vice-President Sandy Kersting-Rudd, and Secretary Jerry Bacon were reelected to those offices, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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Indiana’s food banks were recently given $300,000 from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Locally, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, which serves Marshall, Starke, and four other counties, was given almost $35,000. Food Finders Food Bank, whose 16-county territory includes Pulaski and Fulton counties, has gotten nearly $28,000. The funding is part of the state budget approved by the Indiana General Assembly.
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Governor Holcomb says he hasn’t given any thought to changing Indiana’s name, but he is looking into how the state could do a better job of sharing its history.
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The City of LaPorte will require the use of face masks in retail stores starting Sunday. In an executive order issued by Mayor Tom Dermody Friday, customers and employees will be required to use a face covering in enclosed businesses unless they have a medical exemption. However, those at high risk of COVID-19 complications are encouraged to avoid public gatherings as much as possible.
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Oregon-Davis is joining other Starke and LaPorte County school corporations in sharing more details about its reopening plans. At this point, O-D is still planning on a full return of students and staff on August 6, but that could change depending on the situation at the time.
Continue readingA lack of air conditioning is creating challenges for Indiana’s COVID-19 testing. The state-sponsored sites run by OptumServe were initially set up in National Guard armories. The problem now, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box, is that few if any of those buildings are air conditioned, and there are OSHA guidelines that have to be followed to keep the workers safe.
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Those owing money to Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services have a few more weeks before collection efforts resume.
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Having COVID-19 may not make you immune to getting it again. During Wednesday’s briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that recent studies indicate that COVID-19 is like some other coronavirus illnesses, when it comes to immunity.
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The City of Knox recently said goodbye to its longtime park superintendent. George Byer retired last month after 12 years in the position.
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An uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted some adjustments to Friday’s Winamac High School graduation. It’s scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EDT at the football field.
Continue readingPulaski County’s public health officer is urging residents to take “personal responsibility” to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a letter to residents, Dr. Rex Allman says that safety measures work, but everyone has to participate. He notes that while we’re approaching a celebratory time of year with weddings, barbecues, and graduation parties, gatherings are still limited to 250 people, and that’s assuming that social distancing can be maintained.
Continue readingThe North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is giving more details about what the new school year will look like. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin released N.J.-S.P.’s 2020-2021 reopening plan this week. Students will be encouraged but not mandated to wear face coverings, especially on buses and in hallways. Staff will be asked to wear masks when social distancing isn’t possible.
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The Hamlet Zoning Board has given the owners of 503 South Starke Street 30 days to either demolish the house or sell it. The structure has been cited for unsafe building violations, but town officials say it still hasn’t been brought into compliance.
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