The Knox Community School Corporation is making masks optional when students return to class.
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Starke Park Board Requesting American Rescue Plan Money for Bass Lake Beach House
Federal COVID-19 money could bring a new beach house to Bass Lake. The Starke County Park Board wants the county council and commissioners to earmark $1 million of the county’s $4.4 million American Rescue Plan allocation for that purpose.
Continue readingMore Counties in the State Found with Moderate Community Spread of COVID-19
The number of counties in the state found to have a moderate community spread of COVID-19 is increasing as the number of positive COVID-19 cases increases.
Continue readingMasks Optional in North Judson-San Pierre Continuous Learning Plan
Masks will be optional and there will be no virtual option, when North Judson-San Pierre students return to class next month. The school board approved a continuous learning plan Tuesday.
Continue readingOver 700 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health reported Tuesday that 713 more people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, including 10 people in Marshall County, one person in Starke County and one person in Pulaski County.
Continue readingParents Can Weigh In on North Judson-San Pierre’s Continuous Learning Plan Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will take comments tonight on an updated continuous learning plan. As of last month, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin was planning to drop the virtual learning option.
Continue readingThree New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Two people in Marshall County and one person in Starke County have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. They are among 285 new cases in the state. There were no new cases in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski Memorial Hospital Extends Visiting Hours, Continues Easing Restrictions
Pulaski Memorial Hospital continues to ease its visitor restrictions. Those under 18 may once again visit patients, as long as they’re with an adult.
Continue readingFrancesville, Grovertown, Medaryville Seeing Lowest COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Locally
Another seven COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall County Friday. Pulaski County had another three, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The state as a whole is reporting its highest seven-day positivity rate since late May.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Relief Available for Pulaski County Nonprofits through White County United Way
Pulaski County nonprofits that provide human and social services have another chance to apply for funding help. The White County United Way says it’s gotten another COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative grant for almost $205,000 to distribute to organizations in White, Jasper, and Pulaski counties.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Case Reported in Marshall County
Only one new COVID-19 case was reported in the local area Thursday. A Marshall County resident has tested positive, according to the Indiana Department of Health dashboard. The state as a whole continues to see increases in the number of new cases and the positivity rate.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools Urging Students to Follow CDC Recommendations for Face Masks
Eastern Pulaski students will not be required to wear masks when they return school next month, but Superintendent Dara Chezem says it’s okay if they do.
Continue readingLocal Counties Still in Blue on COVID-19 Map but Spread Still Increasing throughout State
Community spread of COVID-19 is ticking back up across the state but remains low in the local area. Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties are still in the blue category on this week’s county metrics map.
Continue readingThree New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke County
More COVID-19 cases have been reported locally. Marshall County had four new cases, while Starke County had three, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFew Local COVID-19 Cases Reported as State Health Commissioner Touts Vaccines’ Effectiveness
Just a few new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend. Pulaski County had two, and Marshall County had one, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. No new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Indiana over the weekend.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Disappointed with COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
Indiana’s state health commissioner says she’s disappointed by the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rate. Less than half of all eligible Hoosiers are fully vaccinated, with local rates even lower.
Continue readingState Health Officials Monitoring COVID-19 Outbreaks in Four Long-Term Care Facilities
COVID-19 outbreaks have hit four Indiana long-term care facilities. They’re located in Fulton, Howard, Allen, and Gibson counties, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Preparing for Surge in Delta Variant while Local COVID Cases Remain Low
COVID-19 cases remain low in the local area, but state health officials are keeping an eye on slight upticks in Indiana’s positivity rate and hospitalizations. Marshall County had two new cases in Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health, while Pulaski County had one.
Continue readingMobile Vaccination Unit to Visit Northern Indiana Power from the Past Next Week
Those attending the Northern Indiana Power from the Past show next week will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana Department of Health mobile vaccination unit will be at the Winamac Town Park July 15 and 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Continue readingLocal Counties Remain in Blue on State’s COVID-19 Map, As Number of Yellow Counties Increases
Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties continue to see a low level of COVID-19 spread. All three counties remain in the blue on the Indiana Department of Health’s county metrics map.
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