Indiana is reporting its third coronavirus death. The State Department of Health says the patient was from Marion County and was over the age of 60. The person had been hospitalized.
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Some COVID-19 Patients Starting to Recover, According to State Health Commissioner
As coronavirus continues to spread, Indiana is starting to see some of its COVID-19 patients recover, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Announces eLearning Schedule during Extended School Closure
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation will continue to hold three eLearning days per week through the end of April. School officials released their extended eLearning schedule Friday.
Continue readingPrimary Election Moved to June 2
Indiana has pushed back this year’s primary election by a month. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Friday that Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer, and Democratic Party Chair John Zody have agreed on a plan to reschedule.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts $1,000 from Community Foundation for Redskins Closet
The Redskins Closet is becoming a valuable resource for Knox students, thanks to growing support from the community. The program was begun by Knox Middle School students as a way to make sure their classmates have access to toiletries, clothing, and other necessities.
Continue readingTwo Injured after Car Reportedly Hits School Bus Delivering Meals in Starke County
Two people were hurt, when a school bus delivering meals apparently pulled into the path of a passenger car. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just after 12:30 Thursday afternoon at the intersection of State Road 23 and County Road 200 North.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Responds to Extended School Closure
The announcement that schools will be closed until May 1 has drawn a response from North Judson-San Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. In a letter Thursday, Zupin said that while the decision seemed imminent, it still stings.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Awaiting State Guidance for Primary Election
The Pulaski County Election Board is waiting for some guidance from the state, when it comes to proceeding with the primary election. Clerk JoLynn Behny says she and the rest of the election board met with Pulaski County Democratic Party Chair Doug Denton and Republican Party Chair Dan Murphy on Wednesday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Authorizes Superintendent to Pay Support Staff during School Closure
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action Wednesday to allow support staff to get paid while regular classes are canceled.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Names Next High School Principal
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Revolving Loan Request for B&B Cottage Market
A new business will soon be coming to Downtown Winamac, thanks to some financial help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved a Revolving Loan Fund request for B&B Cottage Market.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Turns On New Electronic Sign
The Knox Community School Corporation’s new electronic sign is now up and running. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Monday that the sign at Main Street and Redskin Trail was turned on that morning.
Continue reading2020 County Health Rankings Show Some Improvement for Starke, Pulaski Counties
Starke and Pulaski counties’ annual health rankings continue to see improvement. The 2020 County Health Rankings have been released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre to Pay Support Staff during School Closure
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will continue to pay its support staff while regular classes are canceled. Employees will get paid the regular amount during the emergency closure, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingSingle Point of Entry Causing Confusion for Pulaski County Courthouse Visitors
The Pulaski County Courthouse’s new single point of entry is creating confusion for visitors. For the past month, all visitors have had to use the basement entrance underneath the stairs facing Market Street, on the west side of the building.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Approves Change Order for Sewer Project Paving Work
The North Judson Town Council has finalized a financial adjustment for the town’s wastewater project. Initially, there was money in the project budget to cover road patching on Franklin and Main streets once sewer work wraps up there, but town officials have since decided to do the work separately.
Continue readingUnemployment Rates Up in Starke, Pulaski Counties
Unemployment rates are up in Starke and Pulaski counties. Starke County’s unemployment rate rose to 5.1 percent in January, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s up from four percent the month before but down from six percent in January of 2019.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials to Discuss Employee Policy Adjustments amid Coronavirus Spread
Pulaski County officials will plan their response to the spread of coronavirus on Wednesday. The county council and commissioners will meet in an emergency joint session to discuss an amendment to the county’s personnel policy to allow for a temporary workforce reduction, if necessary, to control the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday’s joint meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. EDT in the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Pay Support Staff during School Closure
The Oregon-Davis School Board has taken action to pay the school corporation’s support staff while in-person classes are canceled. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says board members passed a resolution Monday authorizing school leaders to take appropriate actions “to ensure the safety and well-being” of the school community through the end of the current term.
Continue readingKnox Community Schools to Offer Breakfast, Lunch Free of Charge during School Closure
The Knox Community School Corporation continues to adjust its plans in response to the coronavirus.
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