Hoosiers continue to step up in the fight against COVID-19. During last week’s briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said more than 4,300 people had expressed interest in the health care reserve workforce, after another survey was sent out earlier this month.
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The Town of Hamlet is moving forward with a grant application for future upgrades to Indiana Avenue/Starke County Road 500 North. The town is coordinating with the Starke County Highway Department to apply for funding to widen and resurface the road from U.S. 35, through town, and to County Road 750 East.
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A familiar face will soon be rejoining the Knox City Police Department. The board of works voted unanimously last week to hire Dave Combs for the open patrolman position.
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Governor Holcomb is defending his use of executive orders in the fight against COVID-19. “Ultimately, in a public health emergency, whether it’s funding or agency decisions, the buck stops on my desk and that’s my responsibility,” he said during last week’s COVID-19 press conference.
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Those looking to donate to a local community foundation on Giving Tuesday could have their donations doubled.
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The West Central School Corporation is now offering free meals for all children, whether they’re enrolled at West Central or not. School officials say the meals are available for anyone age 18 and younger.
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Indiana is helping to crack down on violations of COVID-19 restrictions, but is encouraging local health departments to “take the lead.”
Continue readingLake effect snow could lead to difficult travel Monday and Tuesday. A Winter Storm Watch takes effect at 3:00 a.m. EST Monday and remains in effect until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday for Marshall, Starke, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties.
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Another 30 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Marshall County. That brings the county’s total to 3,179, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Another eight Pulaski County residents have tested positive, for a new total of 442. Starke County added five cases, bringing the total to 966.
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A wanted Elkhart man was arrested Friday, after LaPorte County Police say they found a loaded pistol during a traffic stop. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a vehicle driven by Jefferey W. Wade, 32, on U.S. 20 near Fail Road, for speeding and a pair of traffic infractions while changing lanes.
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Two more Starke County residents died of COVID-19 on Thanksgiving Day, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings Starke County’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 24.
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The Indiana Department of Health continues working to reduce the strain on COVID-19 testing labs. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that the high testing volume has led to longer wait times for results.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 death has been reported in Starke County. The death occurred Monday, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of Starke County residents who’ve died while positive for COVID-19 to 22.
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Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is putting out another call for volunteers to help with downtown revitalization efforts. Another informational meeting is planned for Monday night at 6:00 at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center.
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A COVID-19 vaccine continues to move closer to approval. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that Pfizer has officially applied for an emergency use authorization from the FDA, and a meeting has been scheduled for early December to determine whether to issue it.
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A suspect was reportedly shot by LaPorte County Police Thursday. Indiana State Police say the Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 7000 block of County Road 500 West, at around 5:15 p.m. When they got there, officers say they were immediately met by gunfire, and a police vehicle was struck. Officers reportedly shot back, hitting the suspect.
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The Culver Community Schools Corporation plans to continue with virtual learning next week. In her weekly update to students and families, Superintendent Karen Shuman said there are still eight staff members waiting for COVID-19 test results, after coming into contact with a known positive.
Continue readingThe number of Marshall County residents who’ve died from COVID-19 is now up to 46. Two more deaths were reported in the county, in the Thanksgiving Day update from the Indiana Department of Health. However, both of those deaths actually occurred in October.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is worried about a post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 spike. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, Box stressed that bringing together large groups of people who aren’t part of your household puts all of them at risk.
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Wet pavement is being blamed for a crash that reportedly sent a car into a fire hydrant and utility pole in Knox Wednesday afternoon. Emergency responders were called to the 1700 block of South Heaton Street.
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