Almost 11 percent of Hoosiers are now believed to have had COVID-19 at some point, whether they knew it or not. That’s according to the latest findings from the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health’s ongoing study into COVID-19’s prevalence.
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Another five Pulaski County residents have died from COVID-19. Those deaths occurred between November 10 and November 24, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total COVID-19 death toll up to 15.
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Knox City Government is starting to feel the effects of the COVID-19 surge. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that a four-person department is now down to one.
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The Culver Town Council is voicing its support for Marshall County’s new face mask requirements. Council members voted Tuesday to officially affirm the “COVID-19 Face Mask Requirements for Local Workplace Safety and Enforcement” ordinance, at the recommendation of Council President Ginny Bess Munroe.
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A decision on a new police officer may officially be made during today’s Knox Board of Works meeting. Board members will consider a recommendation to fill the patrolman position.
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Hamlet and North Judson residents once again have the chance to win some extra money while getting their communities into the holiday spirit. The town councils recently finalized plans for their holiday decorating contests.
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COVID-19 relief is making its way to Indiana’s meat processors. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has awarded $4 million from the federal CARES Act to 41 businesses through its Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program.
Continue readingAnother 38 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total to 2,937, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another 16 positive cases for a new total of 906. Another nine Pulaski County residents have tested positive, for a total of 377.
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More electronic signs may be coming to the Knox Community Schools campus. Back in March, the school corporation installed a message board at the corner of Main Street and Redskin Trail. Now, the Knox Board of Works has agreed to let the middle school add its own sign in the city’s right of way along Main Street.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will consider some salary ordinance adjustments tonight. Council members are being asked to amend the 2020 and 2021 salary ordinances to adjust the language related to the Public Employee Retirement Fund for the police department.
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The Culver Town Council will consider the 2021 salary ordinance on second reading tonight. Council members are also expected to get an update on a storm water rate study. They’ll also be asked to take action to affirm Marshall County’s new face mask ordinance.
Continue readingTwo more Marshall County residents have died from COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 44, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana is looking to update its contact tracing procedures, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. Back in May, the state contracted with a company called Maximus to launch a centralized contact tracing center to ease the burden on local health departments. But now, the Starke and Pulaski County health departments say they’re being inundated with cases, and they need to hire part-time nurses to keep up.
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Tri-Township School Superintendent Kelly Shepherd is making his case for the closure of the 105-year-old LaCrosse School building.
Continue readingLandowners are asking the City of Knox to prepare the way for future growth to the south. Dick Binkley and Jeff Cambe recently told the city council that there’s opportunity for growth along U.S. 35 south of town, but in order for that to happen, the city needs to invest in sewer and water infrastructure.
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As health care providers deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Pulaski Memorial Hospital is moving forward with expansion plans for its Medical and Surgical Group. Hospital officials broke ground Thursday on a 16,000-square-foot addition to the Winamac Clinic.
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Adjust your holiday plans now to protect the people you love. That was the message from State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box during this week’s COVID-19 briefing.
Continue readingCollege students heading home for the holidays are being asked to spend the first 14 days in quarantine. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that many of the state’s new COVID-19 cases are in the 18-to-30 age group, just as colleges are getting ready to send their students home.
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