Indiana’s state health commissioner is apologizing, after a software error apparently resulted in incorrect COVID-19 positivity rates being reported.
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Long-Term Care Facility Residents to Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Monday
More than 33,000 Hoosiers had gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday morning, and thousands more are expected to get it each day. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said the state received 55,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday and another 39,000 on Monday.
Continue readingU.S. 30 and U.S. 31 Planning, Trail Funding Included in Governor’s 2021 Agenda
Upgrades to U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 remain on the governor’s radar, as he sets his goals for the coming years. Governor Eric Holcomb presented his 2021 Next Level Agenda last week, and continuing with long-term planning for the two highways made it onto his list of infrastructure goals, “Making progress on an Indy-to-South Bend ‘cruise control’ U.S. 31 and major corridor improvements on U.S. 30.”
Continue readingFewer Starke, Pulaski County Residents Working, according to November Employment Report
Fewer Starke and Pulaski County residents were employed in November than the month before. Starke County’s November unemployment rate was 5.9 percent, while Pulaski County’s was four percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingNorth Judson, Hamlet Announce 2020 Decorating Contest Winners
North Judson and Hamlet have announced the winners of their holiday decorating contests.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Choose New Workers’ Comp Provider
Pulaski County will be paying more for workers’ compensation insurance next year, but will no longer have to use an assigned risk pool.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Main Street Resolution, Fund Transfer Tonight
The Knox City Council will decide tonight whether to give its official support for efforts to get a Main Street designation. A resolution committing the city to working with the newly-formed Knox Main Street United organization to implement the goals of the Indiana Main Street Program will be up for the council’s approval.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Hold Drive-Through Distribution in Knox Tomorrow
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will make another visit to Knox tomorrow, December 22. A drive-through food distribution will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon CST at the Knox United Methodist Church at 201 South Shield Street in Knox, according to the food bank’s website.
Continue readingHealth Officials Share COVID-19 Safety Tips for Holiday Gatherings
Health officials are urging residents to take steps to avoid spreading COVID-19 to their families this Christmas. During last week’s COVID-19 briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the safest option is to celebrate virtually or with members of your own household.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Seeking Input on Yellow River Kayak Launches
Whether kayak launches should be added to the Yellow River in Starke County is the topic of an online survey from the county’s park board. It’s part of the county’s application for a Destination Development Grant from the state.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Announce Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Tonight
The winners of the 2020 Light Up North Judson holiday decorating contest will be announced during tonight’s town council meeting. The Rich Grove Township fire protection contract and a pair of additional appropriations will be up for approval. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe previously told council members that more spending permission may be needed out of the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, due to the extra paving that took place this year.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Insurance Renewal This Morning
The Pulaski County Commissioners will discuss insurance renewal this morning. They’re expected to hear from Gene Timm and Kyle Conrad with Novotny Insurance. It will be the last regular meeting for commissioners Kenny Becker and Jerry Locke. Neither sought reelection, after serving a single four-year term.
Continue readingLetters of Support Sought for Knox Main Street Designation
Leaders are expressing optimism with efforts to get a Main Street designation for Downtown Knox. The committee assembled to pursue the designation met Wednesday with Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Northwest Community Liaison Gerry White last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Chooses to Keep Health Insurance with Anthem
The Town of North Judson is sticking with its current health insurance provider even though costs are going up. The town council recently chose a plan from Anthem, at the request of employees.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reminds Hoosiers to Follow Through with COVID-19 Restrictions
Hoosiers are being urged to follow through with their counties’ COVID-19 restrictions, even if community spread starts to decrease. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says her office has talked extensively with local health departments about when they may move to a lower level of restriction, as outlined in the governor’s executive order.
Continue readingState Officials Making Plans for Remaining CARES Act Money
Indiana may end up using much of its remaining COVID-19 relief funding from the federal government to help pay off what it already owes the federal government. This week, state officials committed to using at least $400 million of the remaining $650 million in CARES Act money to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
Continue readingMary Conner Named Pulaski County Historian
Firewood Available at Tippecanoe River State Park Next Month
Tippecanoe River State Park will soon have firewood available. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says firewood cutting permits will be on sale from January 4 to February 26. The public will be allowed to cut up and remove certain trees that have fallen due to natural causes or have been dropped by property staff.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre High School Senior Named Starke County’s 2021 Lilly Community Scholar
Starke County’s 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar has been announced. North Judson-San Pierre High School Senior Adalynn Harper is getting the four-year, full-tuition scholarship to an Indiana college or university of her choice, according to the Starke County Community Foundation.
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Continue readingTri-Township School Board Tables LaCrosse High School Office Rental Proposal
A Starke County pipeline services business’s proposal to place its official office inside LaCrosse High School drew opposition from the Tri-Township School Board as well as community members. During Thursday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Kelly Shepherd explained that Pugh Pipeline Services has offered to rent an underutilized office for $2,500 a year.
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