Pulaski County’s public health officer is urging residents to take “personal responsibility” to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a letter to residents, Dr. Rex Allman says that safety measures work, but everyone has to participate. He notes that while we’re approaching a celebratory time of year with weddings, barbecues, and graduation parties, gatherings are still limited to 250 people, and that’s assuming that social distancing can be maintained.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is giving more details about what the new school year will look like. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin released N.J.-S.P.’s 2020-2021 reopening plan this week. Students will be encouraged but not mandated to wear face coverings, especially on buses and in hallways. Staff will be asked to wear masks when social distancing isn’t possible.
Continue readingIndiana will provide three million face masks to K-through-12 students. Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso says deliveries will start next Monday.
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More of Indiana’s COVID-19 tests are coming back positive. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says she’s concerned by the increase in overall COVID-19 infections.
Continue readingSchool will look a little different when Knox students return to class next month. The Knox School Board approved a COVID-19 plan for the coming school year Tuesday.
Continue readingPulaski County’s schools expect to start the school year as scheduled on August 12. Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dara Chezem and West Central Superintendent Dan Zylstra say they’re finalizing a countywide reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Pulaski Memorial Hospital has ended its dedicated COVID-19 hotline. Those with coronavirus questions are now directed to call their primary care provider instead. Hospital officials say that those who may have COVID-19 symptoms or have come into contact with someone who’s tested positive can make an appointment with one of the hospital’s providers by calling 574-946-2194.
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A COVID-19 plan for the 2020-2021 school year will be up for the Knox School Board’s approval tonight.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is expecting to start school as planned on August 12. In a Facebook post last week, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the school corporation won’t be using a staggered or alternate-day schedule, but it will offer families an at-home learning option.
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Pulaski County’s court system is seeking almost $200,000 in grant funding to continue its programs. The county commissioners recently agreed to sign letters of support for applications for 1006 grants from the Indiana Department of Correction.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 cases were reported Sunday in Starke and Marshall counties. The Indiana State Department of Health says three more Marshall County residents have tested positive, with a revised total of 403. Starke County had one more positive case, bringing the total up to 66. No new cases were reported in Pulaski County.
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The number of Marshall County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 has surpassed 400. Marshall County is up to 401 positive cases, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. That’s an increase of 10 from Friday.
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The Oregon-Davis School Corporation anticipates that students will return to class as usual this fall but with added safety measures. Education Consultant Jim Dermody gave an update on reentry plans to the school board Monday.
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The Town of Winamac will not be turning Market Street into an outdoor dining area. Tippy’s owner Sheila Jimenez brought the idea of closing off a portion of the street to traffic to the town council earlier this month. But during Tuesday’s special council meeting, Town Manager Brad Zellers said most of the neighbors are opposed.
Continue readingNine more Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total up to 393. That’s according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Meanwhile, Pulaski County had four new positive cases, bringing the total up to 58. No new cases were reported in Starke County.
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All 27 businesses that applied for COVID-19 help from the City of Knox will get funding, but they may not see it for several more weeks. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that the city is all set to go, but there appears to be a holdup with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says it’s overpaid certain Hoosiers’ unemployment benefits. Commissioner Fred Payne confirmed the overpayments during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, but didn’t give an exact amount.
Continue readingCOVID-19 has left festival organizers with some difficult decisions to make. The Marshall County Blueberry Festival is just the latest local event to be canceled this year.
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Indiana is offering help for renters who’ve lost income due to COVID-19. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe announced Wednesday that qualifying renters will be able to get up to $500 a month for four months, to help with past or ongoing rent payments.
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Indiana’s COVID-19 recovery remains on track, but that doesn’t mean that Hoosiers should go back to their pre-coronavirus behaviors. That was state officials’ message during Wednesday’s press conference.
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