Marshall and Pulaski counties have each had two more residents test positive for COVID-19. That brings Marshall County to a revised total of 808 cases, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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The COVID-19 case count continues to increase in Starke, Marshall, and Pulaski counties. Starke County had another four residents test positive. That brings the total up to 184, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Eastern Pulaski students attending class virtually will still be allowed to take part in extracurricular activities.
Continue readingAnother four Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total up to 805, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. No new cases were reported in Starke or Pulaski counties.
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Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth has now had 19 of its residents die after testing positive for COVID-19. The facility has had a total of 61 resident COVID-19 cases, according to the latest numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. Forty-one of those were from tests taken on July 3. Thirty-seven staff members at the facility have also tested positive.
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Making sure schools are fully funded, even if they offer virtual learning, is the goal of a new recommendation from Governor Holcomb and legislative leaders. Back in June, the governor said he’d endorsed a plan to continue to fund students at 100 percent, if they’re out of the classroom due to COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers and positivity rate continue to draw concerns from the state health commissioner. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Dr. Kris Box said the numbers began to increase after the Fourth of July.
Continue readingMany local students are returning to class today. It’s the first day of school for the Eastern Pulaski, North Judson-San Pierre, West Central, and Culver Community school corporations.
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Pulaski County students return to class Wednesday, and County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman is urging all residents to do their part to keep them safe from COVID-19.
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As schools consider how to handle potential COVID-19 cases, their staff members may be called upon to help with contact tracing. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick said last week that parents have been hesitant to verify their children’s identities and personal information with state contact tracers and have been calling schools instead.
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COVID-19 relief is making its way to organizations serving Pulaski County. White County United Way says it’s distributed more than $42,000 to 11 nonprofit agencies through its Community Relief Fund.
Continue readingWhether or not standardized testing will proceed as usual this school year still remains to be seen. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick says it’s ultimately up to the federal government, state lawmakers, or an executive order from Governor Holcomb, to provide the necessary waivers.
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Efforts are underway to expand peer recovery options for Hoosiers dealing with mental health issues and substance use disorder. Governor Holcomb announced this week that more than a million dollars in federal funding has been made available to add at least 40 full- and part-time peer recovery specialists at 16 recovery-based organizations around the state.
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Governor Holcomb still isn’t recommending a switch to no-excuse mail-in voting for the General Election. But he says fears about voter fraud are not part of his thought process, and neither is President Trump.
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The Francesville Fall Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19. The festival committee made the decision Thursday, according to a post on the Francesville Fall Festival Facebook page.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick is acknowledging school officials’ desire for more COVID-19 guidance but says she’s simply following the advice of medical professionals. McCormick addressed the question of whether or not schools should be open, during a virtual media briefing Thursday.
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Another local event has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizers of the Yellowstone Trail Festival announced on Facebook that this year’s festival has been canceled.
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Indiana arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply for a share of $10 million. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Wednesday that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation will be offering grants with federal funding from the CARES Act.
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Indiana’s state health commissioner is confident that schools can safely reopen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be free of COVID-19.
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Indiana is expanding its help for Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic, as the ban on evictions comes to an end. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is adding another $15 million to its COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
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