Starke and Pulaski counties have been moved to the orange status on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map, while Marshall County remains in the red. All three counties still have to follow red-level restrictions, though.
Continue readingPulaski County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens Today
Volunteers are ready to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to Pulaski County residents. The county’s vaccination clinic opens today in the Winamac Knights of Columbus Hall. Forty-four individuals are signed up to get their first today.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Relief Available to Main Street Programs
More COVID-19 relief will soon be going to Indiana’s Main Street communities. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has launched a second round of its Taking Care of Main Street program.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Teachers Association President Voices Concern with Vaccine Distribution Plan
Local teachers are voicing their concern with Indiana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Last week, state officials announced that the next phase of the vaccine rollout will be by age, with those 80 and older being the first group eligible to get it.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Consider Re-Appropriating Unspent Money for COVID-19 Response
The Pulaski County Council is looking to carry over spending permission for the county’s COVID-19 response into 2021, but not without some questions about that money’s oversight.
Continue readingNew Members to Take Seats on Pulaski County Council Tonight
The Pulaski County Council’s two newest members will take their seats for the first time tonight. Adam Loehmer and Tim Overmyer were elected last year, replacing Jay Sullivan and Scott Hinkle, who did not seek reelection.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Consider COVID-19 Work Disruption Resolution Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will consider a number of start-of-the-year items tonight. New members will be sworn in, the board will reorganize for 2021, and board members will appoint legal counsel and a financial institution.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
Dozens of new COVID-19 cases were reported in the local area in Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Another 42 Marshall County residents have tested positive, bringing the total to 4,789 since the pandemic began. Starke County had 13 new cases for a total of 1,665, while Pulaski County had nine new cases for a total of 921.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports 35th COVID-19 Death
Another Pulaski County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred Wednesday, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total death count up to 35.
Continue readingHealth Officials Awaiting Results to See if More Contagious COVID-19 Strain Has Arrived in Indiana
The more contagious strain of COVID-19 may already be in Indiana, but health officials are still waiting to find out for sure. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the state lab’s surveillance efforts have turned up certain tests that could be consistent with the mutation.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Approves Pay Raise for Support Staff
The West Central School Corporation is giving its support staff a raise. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board approved a pay increase for non-certified employees Thursday.
Continue readingOnly One Anaphylactic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Reported in Indiana, As of Wednesday
Health officials have been stressing the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines, but there is still a slight possibility of allergic reactions. Of the more than 128,000 Hoosiers who’d received a dose as of Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said only one had a severe complication.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Another COVID-19 Death, 25% Seven-Day Positivity Rate
Another COVID-19 death has been reported in Marshall County. It occurred on New Year’s Eve, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total COVID-19 death count to 84.
Continue readingHigh Interest Causes Slowdowns on Indiana’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Site
The number of Hoosiers trying to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine has caused slowdowns on the state’s registration systems. Registration opened up to any resident age 80 and older at 9:00 a.m. EST Friday.
Continue readingState Contact Tracing Center to Stop Calling Close Contacts, As Focus Shifts to Vaccine Registration
Indiana is once again adjusting its centralized contact tracing effort, as health officials turn their attention to vaccine distribution. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the change in contact tracing procedures Wednesday.
Continue readingPulaski County Launches Vaccine Information Webpage
Pulaski County has launched a new COVID-19 vaccine information webpage. PulaskiOnline.org/vaccine has information about the planned vaccination clinic at the Winamac Knights of Columbus Hall at 340 East County Road 50 North.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 80 and Older Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Friday
Any Hoosier age 80 and up can get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is moving to phase 1B of its distribution plan.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Reports Two More COVID-19 Cases
Two more COVID-19 cases have been reported at North Judson-San Pierre Schools. An elementary school student and a junior/senior high school teacher recently tested positive, according to a post on the school corporation’s Facebook page. Close contacts have been notified.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Seeking Volunteers to Help with Vaccine Distribution
The Pulaski County Health Department continues looking for volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. People with medical experience are needed to help give the shots and monitor patients afterward.
Continue readingKnox School Board Members Sworn into Office, More Students Return for In-Person Learning
The Knox School Board welcomed its two newest members, as more students returned for in-person learning. Newly-elected board members Mike Lord and Autumn Ferch took their oaths of office during Tuesday’s meeting, along with reelected members Kirk Bennett and Wendy McIntire.
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