Starke County has reported another five COVID-19 cases, while Marshall County had another four. That’s according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke and Marshall counties. Starke County had another four cases, while Marshall County had nine, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Urges Residents to Keep Wearing Masks, Get Vaccinated
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is urging residents to continue wearing masks when out in public. He notes that businesses still have the option to require employees to wear masks, even though Governor Holcomb eased the statewide mask mandate to an advisory.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Largest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases since Early February
Marshall County is reporting its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in over two months. Another 18 positive cases have been reported, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools to Resume Allowing Outside Use of Facilities
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is easing one of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports Large Daily Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Another 1,408 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. It is the highest daily count in about two months.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties in Yellow Status on State’s County Metrics Map
The Indiana Department of Health updated the county metrics map Wednesday which shows Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties in the yellow status on the map that indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19. La Porte County is the only county in the state that is in the orange status this week. The orange status indicates a high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingOverall COVID-19 Case Count in State Surpasses 700,000
There were 970 additional COVID-19 cases in the state reported Tuesday which pushed the overall total number of cases in the state to 700,775.
Continue readingFifteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another six people in Starke County tested positive with COVID-19 which pushed Starke County to reach a total of 2,000 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Arens Field, Maintenance Restructuring Tonight
Pulaski County officials will continue discussing the future of Arens Field tonight. The county commissioners recently agreed to hire Daryn Wilder as airport manager, even though some county officials had expressed interest in privatizing the airport. Board of Aviation Commissioners President Jeremy Wegner is expected to weigh in on Bluebird Ag’s interest in buying or leasing the airport during tonight’s joint county council and commissioners meeting.
Continue readingSeventeen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
Another 1,198 people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 including 12 more people in Marshall County, three more people in Starke County and two more people in Pulaski County. A total of 698,692 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19 since March of 2020.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Cases Continues to Increase
The number of daily new COVID-19 cases in the state continues to be above 1,000 while multiple new cases are being reported locally.
Continue readingThirty-Five New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were 35 new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area in Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Relief Still Available for Pulaski County Nonprofits through White County United Way
Pulaski County nonprofit organizations can still apply for COVID-19 relief funding through the White County United Way. United Way officials say Community Relief Fund applications will be accepted until July 10, but they’re urging nonprofits to submit them as soon as possible.
Continue readingNumber of State, Local COVID-19 Cases Increasing
Seventeen new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the tri-county area, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Relief Available from Small Businesses Restart Grant Program
More COVID-19 relief is available for Indiana’s small businesses. The state is adding another $60 million to its Small Business Restart Grant program, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Marshall County and Starke County are in the yellow status in this week’s updated County Metrics Map concerning community spread of COVID-19. Pulaski County is in the blue status.
Continue readingThree New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Locally
Two more Marshall County residents and one more person in Starke County have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. There were no additional cases in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski Health Officer Recommends Requiring Masks in Government Buildings, Medical Facilities
Pulaski County appears likely to follow the state’s lead when it comes to face mask requirements. Nathan Origer with the county’s Incident Management Team shared some of County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman’s recommendations with the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingGovernor, State Health Commissioner Reflect on COVID-19 Response
Leading Indiana through one of the most challenging years in recent history has brought opportunities for inspiration for Governor Eric Holcomb. During last week’s COVID-19 press conference, Holcomb said he doesn’t let the challenge anchor him to a place of despair.
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