The recent actions of a Knox Community School Corporation bus driver and his grandson have gotten some statewide attention. Bus driver Gerald Shadrix and his grandson were delivering meals Monday, when they alerted a family to a gas leak.
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The Town of Hamlet is among the communities waiving late fees on utility bills during the public health emergency. The town council passed a resolution last week officially making the change.
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Those struggling to feed their families may be able to get some extra help. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says a new assistance program will be available at many food banks and pantries in rural areas through the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Indiana does not have to choose between protecting the lives of Hoosiers and protecting the state’s economy, according to Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingIndiana is taking steps to put new pharmacists to work during the COVID-19 public health emergency. An executive order from Governor Eric Holcomb Wednesday lets pharmacy students who’ve completed their required coursework apply for a temporary license without the need for certain exams and a background check.
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The spread of COVID-19 has coincided with an increase in people dying at home from apparently unrelated causes. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that Hoosiers seem to be more careful about going to the hospital.
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Federal help is starting to make its way to Indiana residents and businesses. U.S. Senator Todd Young gave an update on the CARES Act during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Tuesday.
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The Town of Winamac is waiving late fees on utility bills for April and May. The change was approved by the town council Monday. Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger said that utilities won’t be shut off during the COVID-19 emergency, but some places have been looking into waiving penalties, as well.
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A Knox Community School Corporation bus driver and his grandson are being called heroes, after noticing a gas leak while delivering lunches Monday.
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Long-term care facilities may now move or discharge residents to try to stop the spread of COVID-19. An order issued Tuesday by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box allows residents to be moved within or between facilities, including to places in other cities or counties.
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The Indiana State Department of Health is expanding the list of who can get tested for COVID-19 at its four drive-through clinics. Up until now, it was limited to health care professionals, first responders, and other essential workers showing symptoms of COVID-19.
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An inmate at the Westville Correctional Facility has died from COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the death during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Tuesday.
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The Pulaski County Council took the first step Monday in making funding available for the county’s COVID-19 response, but not without calling for more oversight when spending it. The county’s incident command team had asked for permission to spend up to $250,000 out of the county’s Riverboat Fund.
Continue readingGovernor Eric Holcomb says he doesn’t support the idea of releasing low-level offenders from the Department of Correction to protect them from COVID-19. “We’ve got our offenders in a safe place, we believe, maybe even safer than just letting them out, to avoid contracting this COVID-19,” Holcomb said during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Monday.
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Indiana manufacturers are switching their production to personal protection equipment. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says the state has purchased more than 1.9 million pieces of PPE from 15 Indiana companies.
Continue readingCOVID-19 has now been reported in all 92 Indiana counties, according to the latest update from the Indiana State Department of Health. Now, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the peak is still likely a few weeks away.
Continue readingStarke County is reporting its first COVID-19 death. A Starke County man died Saturday at Ft. Wayne Lutheran Hospital, according to the Starke County Health Department. Health officials say the man was over the age of 50 and had multiple serious preexisting conditions.
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As COVID-19 fears and social distancing lead to increased anxiety, community mental health centers are making sure residents can still get the care that they need. Porter-Starke Services says its offices will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through April 30.
Continue readingSecurity at the Pulaski County Courthouse will continue to be discussed by the county council and commissioners tonight. The commissioners have limited access to a single point of entry which now will be renovated by local locksmiths 365 professionals to grant easier access and also called for the addition of security guards.
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The Pulaski County Highway Department is trying to keep the roads maintained while protecting its staff from COVID-19. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kenny Becker said he worked with Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger to come up with a staffing plan.
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