Hamlet Town Hall is closing to the public starting Wednesday. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts says the town has chosen to follow suit with Knox and North Judson.
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North Judson Limiting Public Access to Town Hall But Proceeding with Holiday Festivities
The Town of North Judson is adjusting its operations in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that he plans to close the town hall to the public for now, with business to be conducted by appointment only and payments being made using the drop box. North Judson Town Hall can be reached at 574-896-3340.
Continue readingKnox City Hall to Close to Public
The City of Knox is restricting access to government buildings, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. City Hall will be closed to the public starting Thursday, under a new executive order from Mayor Dennis Estok. Offices will only be open to city employees and those deemed essential by city officials.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board to Get Update on COVID-19 Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get a COVID-19 update tonight. The school corporation is currently using virtual learning, due to the number of staff members in quarantine.
Continue readingAnother N.J.-S.P. Jr./Sr. High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
Another COVID-19 case is being reported at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says school officials learned Monday that a junior/senior high school student has tested positive.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Challenges Hitting Pulaski County
Pulaski County residents are being urged to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Brian Ledley with the county’s incident management team says that not only has the county seen a dramatic increase in cases in recent weeks, but the out-of-town hospitals where Pulaski County typically sends its heart attack patients are filling up.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Library Restricting Visits due to COVID-19 Increase
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is tightening restrictions, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. The library says patrons are being limited to visits of 30 minutes or less. That includes browsing for books, returning items, and using computers.
Continue readingHoosiers Urged to Adjust Holiday Plans to Slow Spread of COVID-19
State officials are urging Hoosiers to adjust their holiday plans to avoid the spread of COVID-19. During last week’s COVID-19 press conference, Governor Holcomb warned that the virus is often spread when family members and friends let their guards down.
Continue readingCoroner to Provide COVID-19 Updates at Today’s Pulaski County Commissioners Meeting
Pulaski County Coroner Jon Frain is expected to give a COVID-19 update during this morning’s county commissioners meeting. The commissioners will also consider a request from the chamber of commerce to put a Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn.
Continue readingDozens of New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
New COVID-19 cases continue to be reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Another 59 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 2,452 since the pandemic began. Starke County had 19 new cases, bringing the total to 755. Four new cases were reported in Pulaski County for a new total of 324.
Continue readingNew Round of Restrictions on LaPorte County Bars, Restaurants, Stores Takes Effect Monday
LaPorte County bars and restaurants will have to stop offering self-service buffets and salad bars, and only six customers will be allowed per table. It’s part of a new order from the county health officer taking effect Monday, in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. The order also requires bars and restaurants to close by midnight and bans karaoke.
Continue readingIndiana Sees another Huge Jump in New COVID-19 Cases
Indiana’s record for newly-reported COVID-19 cases took another huge jump Saturday. Another 8,451 cases were reported by the Indiana Department of Health Saturday. That’s almost 1,800 more than previous single-day record set two days earlier. Almost 245,000 Hoosiers have tested positive since the pandemic began.
Continue readingHospitals Making Adjustments to Maintain Capacity during COVID-19 Surge
Hospitals are being forced to make adjustments, to try to maintain capacity amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Continue readingCulver Reinstating Public Health Emergency, Restricting Public Access at Town Hall
The Town of Culver is reinstating several COVID-19 restrictions, amid the upsurge in cases. In an emergency meeting Friday, the town council agreed to once again declare a public health emergency.
Continue readingNew COVID-19 Restrictions to Take Effect Sunday
Indiana’s new restrictions on gatherings officially take effect Sunday morning at 12:01. An executive order outlining the new county-based measures and restrictions was signed by Governor Eric Holcomb Friday.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Switching to Virtual Learning after Elementary Teacher Tests Positive for COVID-19
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is switching to virtual learning until Thanksgiving. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says an elementary teacher has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the number of close contacts that will have to quarantine, the school corporation won’t have enough staff available for in-person classes.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Another Marshall County resident has died from COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of coronavirus deaths to 34, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Switch Back to Virtual Learning Monday
Oregon-Davis is switching back to virtual learning. Superintendent Bill Bennett tells WKVI News that both the elementary and junior/senior high schools will use virtual learning from next Monday through Thanksgiving.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Surge Prompts Eastern Pulaski Schools to Limit Outside Use of Facilities
The surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation to stop renting out some of its facilities.
Continue readingIndiana to Make $20 Million Available to Help Local Governments Slow COVID-19 Spread
As Indiana tightens COVID-19-related restrictions, it’s also providing funding to help local governments enforce them. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that $20 million is being made available for enforcement and mitigation efforts.
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