The new strain of COVID-19 has been detected in more people in the state, as indicated by State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box.
Continue readingFew More Cases of the New COVID-19 Strain Detected in Indiana
Marshall County’s COVID-19 Case Count Approaching 5,000, Vaccination Continues
Another 21 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County. That brings the county’s total to almost 5,000 since the pandemic began, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another six cases, while Pulaski County had another five. No new deaths were reported locally.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Releases Updated County Metrics Map, COVID-19 Cases
Starke County is back in the red status on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map, while Pulaski County remains in the orange status and Marshall County drops to orange status.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Superintendent Credits Classroom Reconfigurations for Reducing Quarantines
The North Judson-San Pierre school superintendent is expressing optimism with the school corporation’s COVID-19 numbers.
Continue readingTwo More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke County
Two more Starke County residents have died from COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Those deaths reportedly occurred on January 15 and January 16. The number of people who have died of COVID-19 in Starke County is up to 43.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Choose Elementary Project Construction Contractor Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will choose a construction contractor for its elementary school project tonight.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports 2,500 New COVID-19 Cases
There were 2,548 new COVID-19 cases in the state in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFewer COVID-19 Cases Reported, One COVID-19 Death in Pulaski County
Another resident in Pulaski County has died of COVID-19. The death occurred on January 12, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingNumber of New COVID-19 Cases Remains Lower in Local Area
Another 22 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County. That brings the total number of cases there to 4,870 since the pandemic began, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The number of new cases in Starke and Pulaski counties remains in the single digits, with seven in Starke County and five in Pulaski County.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Support Staff to Get Pay Raise, Stipend
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is raising the pay for its support staff. “We raised our minimum starting pay to $9.50 an hour,” says Superintendent Bill Bennett, “and for those employees who are making over $9.50, they received a 25-cent-per-hour raise.”
Continue readingNext Level Trails Program to Resume, According to Governor
Thousands of Hoosiers Over 70 Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccine
Nearly 60,000 Indiana residents ages 70 to 79 have already signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-afternoon Wednesday. The announcement of the next phase of vaccine rollout to that age group was made at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Continue readingThree More COVID-19 Cases Reported at North Judson-San Pierre Jr./Sr. High School
Three more COVID-19 cases were reported at North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School in the past week. In her weekly update Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said a student, a teacher, and a staff member tested positive.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski Counties Move to Orange on County Metrics Map, Marshall County Stays Red
Starke and Pulaski counties have been moved to the orange status on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map, while Marshall County remains in the red. All three counties still have to follow red-level restrictions, though.
Continue readingPulaski County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens Today
Volunteers are ready to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to Pulaski County residents. The county’s vaccination clinic opens today in the Winamac Knights of Columbus Hall. Forty-four individuals are signed up to get their first today.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Relief Available to Main Street Programs
More COVID-19 relief will soon be going to Indiana’s Main Street communities. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has launched a second round of its Taking Care of Main Street program.
Continue readingLower Positive COVID-19 Case Counts Reported Locally
Less than 25 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the tri-county area in Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Teachers Association President Voices Concern with Vaccine Distribution Plan
Local teachers are voicing their concern with Indiana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. Last week, state officials announced that the next phase of the vaccine rollout will be by age, with those 80 and older being the first group eligible to get it.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Consider Re-Appropriating Unspent Money for COVID-19 Response
The Pulaski County Council is looking to carry over spending permission for the county’s COVID-19 response into 2021, but not without some questions about that money’s oversight.
Continue readingNew Virus Strain Detected in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that a new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been identified in Indiana through testing at the Department of Health Laboratory and the CDC.
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