The 2020 Indiana State Fair has been canceled, but organizers still plan to hold a modified 4-H Livestock Show in August.
Continue reading2020 Indiana State Fair Canceled due to COVID-19
Knox Reopens More Park Facilities
More park facilities are reopening in the City of Knox. The pickleball courts, skate park, and bathrooms are now open, under an executive order signed by Mayor Dennis Estok Thursday.
Continue readingKnox Students Recognized for Helping with Meal Delivery
When the Knox Community School Corporation began its COVID-19 meal delivery program, a number of students were among those who stepped up to help. Transportation Director Tara Pitts says 13 students helped deliver food to children in Starke County.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Extends Public Health Emergency to July 4
Governor Holcomb has extended Indiana’s public health emergency declaration to July 4. Holcomb signed an executive order Wednesday that renews the emergency for 30 days.
Continue readingOCRA to Make Another Round of Funding Available for Small Business Help
Indiana is targeting small businesses with the next phase of its COVID-19 Response Program. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said Wednesday that the Office of Community and Rural Affairs has finished awarding grants for the “immediate needs” phase, but will start taking applications for the “long-term recovery” phase on Monday.
Continue readingSNAP Recipients Can Now Use Benefits for Online Food Purchases
Hoosiers may now use SNAP benefits to order groceries online. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan announced Wednesday that the program is officially up and running.
Continue readingPulaski County Misses Out on Current Round of COVID-19 Response Program
Pulaski County’s small businesses may have to wait a bit longer for financial help. The county had asked for $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program to give grants to local businesses.
Continue readingContested County Races on Tomorrow’s Primary Ballot
Primary Election Day is tomorrow. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. The election was delayed by 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a number of other adjustments have been made.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Hold Hearing on COVID-19 Response Grant Application
A potential COVID-19 relief grant program for Pulaski County’s small businesses is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. The county is asking for $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingIndiana Secretary of State Opposes Extending Deadline to Return Mail-In Ballots
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is not in favor of extending the deadline for mail-in ballots to make it back to county clerk’s offices, in spite of concerns that thousands of votes could go uncounted. “There are 92 counties in this state, and we cannot change deadlines because somebody is too busy or whether it’s lack of preparation of getting the work done,” Lawson said during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday. “So deadlines are there for security and accountability.”
Continue readingIndiana’s Initial Unemployment Claims Continue to Decline
Most unemployed Hoosiers have been able to get their first unemployment check within three weeks, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Second COVID-19 Death
A second Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health showed that six more Marshall County residents have tested positive, bringing the total to 108. Starke County remains at 39 positive COVID-19 cases, while Pulaski County has 46.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke Counties
The number of Marshall County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 has now surpassed 100. Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health showed 12 new cases in Marshall County, bringing the total up to 102.
Continue readingIndiana Announces New Programs to Help Small Businesses, Manufacturers Respond to COVID-19
Indiana has made millions of dollars available to help small businesses and electronic manufacturing services for medical products through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation unveiled some new funding programs during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner: Not Wearing Masks in Stores Is ‘A Selfish Way of Behaving’
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is voicing her frustration with those who choose not to wear face masks in businesses.
Continue readingMultiple New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
Multiple new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County is now up to 90 positive cases, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, an increase of 10 from Thursday’s report.
Continue readingKnox City Hall, Community Center Reopen but Many Park Facilities Remain Closed
The City of Knox has reopened its government buildings, but reopening certain park facilities will take a bit longer. Clerk-Treasurer Cyndi Mann-Kidder told the city council Tuesday that city hall is now open to the public. “There are sanitation stations in place at both entries, indoors and outdoors,” she explained. City council meetings are expected to move back to city hall starting in June.
Continue readingIndiana Reports Record Naloxone Dispensation amid COVID-19 Pandemic
State officials continue gathering information on how COVID-19 is affecting Hoosiers’ mental health. Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan shared some of the numbers behind the issue during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Reopens to Public
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library reopened to the public this week. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the library said only 10 people are being allowed in the building at a time, and each person will only be allowed to stay for 30 minutes each day. Patrons can call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Continue readingFederal Funding May Boost Remote Learning Opportunities for Indiana Schools
State officials haven’t made any decisions yet about how schools will reopen, but they are looking to use federal funding to boost remote learning opportunities. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Johnston said the state is applying for money from the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund.
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