It’s the first day of school for students at the Knox Community School Corporation. They’re the first local students to return to the classroom since March.
Continue readingMasks, Monetary Donations to Help Eastern Pulaski Students Through Pandemic
Eastern Pulaski students are getting some help through the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the local community. Frain Mortuary announced last week that it donated 280 child-sized masks to Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. Jon Frain said in a statement that the business remains dedicated to partnering with local schools and helping them provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Digital Device Rental Contract, Repair Policy
North Judson-San Pierre students planning to use virtual learning this year will be able to rent a digital device from the school. A contract outlining those arrangements between families and the school corporation was recently approved by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingPulaski County to Use CARES Act Money to Buy Body Scanner for Jail
The availability of COVID-19 relief funding is giving Pulaski County an opportunity to install new security equipment at the jail. The county commissioners Monday agreed to let the Sheriff’s Office purchase a body scanner using $159,000 in federal CARES Act money.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Review COVID-19 Plan Updates Tonight
The Knox School Board will review updates to the school corporation’s COVID-19 plan tonight.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Each Report Four New COVID-19 Cases
Starke and Marshall counties have each had another four residents test positive for COVID-19. The revised totals are now 742 positive cases in Marshall County and 164 in Starke County, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Pulaski County’s cumulative total remains at 71.
Continue readingWest Central Reminds Parents of Updated Mask Guidelines, Reopening Plans
The West Central School Corporation is reminding parents of adjustments to its reopening plans, following the latest orders from Governor Holcomb.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
Local COVID-19 cases continue to add up. Another eight Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Saturday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County had another four positive cases, while Pulaski County had one new positive case.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Creatives Network to Host Virtual Pop-Up Market Tomorrow
The Constellation of Starke Creatives Network is once again putting the spotlight on local artisans tomorrow. The group is hosting another virtual pop-up market. A series of videos featuring four local vendors will be shared throughout the day on the Constellation of Starke Creatives Network Facebook page. Viewers will also have a chance to win a special giveaway.
Continue readingSouth Central to Start School Year with Virtual Learning
South Central students will start the school year with virtual learning. In a letter to parents Friday, Superintendent Dr. Theodore Stevens announced that school officials have decided to use the 100-percent virtual option until further notice out of an abundance of caution. The first day of class is still August 12.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 22nd COVID-19-Related Death
Another Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County has now had 22 COVID-related deaths, according to Friday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. That gives the county a higher per-capita death rate than any of its neighbors.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Cooperate with Contact Tracing Efforts
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is stressing the importance of contact tracing, after reports of COVID-19 spread at a number of parties and family gatherings.
Continue readingDepartment of Workforce Development Reports Positive Employment Trends
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is reporting some positive trends, when it comes to employment. Commissioner Fred Payne reviewed some of the latest numbers during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum to Offer Summertime Excursions Tomorrow
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is offering another chance to take a train ride tomorrow. Ten-mile excursions across the Kankakee River and back leave the North Judson depot at 12:30 and 2:00 p.m.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Reopening Plan Approved by School Board, Already Being Updated
The Oregon-Davis School Board approved a reopening plan last week, but Superintendent Bill Bennett says it’s already had to be updated. “We now have a mandatory mask mandate, so that is one part of the plan that will be adjusted,” he explains. “We originally had strongly recommended, so we will now be wearing masks and taking them off when we can adhere to social distancing.”
Continue readingMore Than 20,000 Applications Received for Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
A program to help Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic has gotten more than 20,000 applications. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe gave an update on the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference.
Continue readingIndiana Revises Long-Term Care COVID-19 List, Staff Cases Reported at Knox Facility
The Indiana State Department of Health continues to revise its list of COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities. The state has asked facilities to report their historical case data from March 1 through July 14.
Continue readingIndiana to Remain in Stage 4.5 of Back on Track Plan through August 27
Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan for another month. Holcomb announced Wednesday that he plans to update his executive order to extend Stage 4.5 through August 27.
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Postpone Start of School Year by Three Days
Oregon-Davis is delaying the start of the school year by three days. That moves the first day of class to Tuesday, August 11, according to a letter to parents from Superintendent Bill Bennett.
Continue readingNorth Judson Moving Ahead with Application for COVID-19 Relief for Businesses
North Judson is moving ahead with efforts to get COVID-19 relief for small businesses. The town council passed a resolution last week allowing officials to apply for $250,000 from the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. That money would then be used to provide grants to local businesses, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe.
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