Four more people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That same report listed one additional COVID-19 death in Starke County.
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The Town of North Judson is adjusting its operations in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that he plans to close the town hall to the public for now, with business to be conducted by appointment only and payments being made using the drop box. North Judson Town Hall can be reached at 574-896-3340.
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The City of Knox is restricting access to government buildings, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. City Hall will be closed to the public starting Thursday, under a new executive order from Mayor Dennis Estok. Offices will only be open to city employees and those deemed essential by city officials.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will get a COVID-19 update tonight. The school corporation is currently using virtual learning, due to the number of staff members in quarantine.
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Effective immediately, residents needing to conduct business inside the Starke County Courthouse or Annex buildings will have to call ahead and get an appointment. The Starke County Commissioners approved an order Monday night restricting public access to all county buildings due to a heightened community spread of COVID-19. The order will be reviewed during the commissioners’ next meeting on Monday, December 7.
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Another COVID-19 case is being reported at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says school officials learned Monday that a junior/senior high school student has tested positive.
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Pulaski County residents are being urged to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Brian Ledley with the county’s incident management team says that not only has the county seen a dramatic increase in cases in recent weeks, but the out-of-town hospitals where Pulaski County typically sends its heart attack patients are filling up.
Continue readingThe Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that 5,218 more people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Fifty of those residents recently diagnosed with COVID-19 are from Marshall County, 14 are from Starke County and three are from Pulaski County.
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The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is tightening restrictions, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. The library says patrons are being limited to visits of 30 minutes or less. That includes browsing for books, returning items, and using computers.
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State officials are urging Hoosiers to adjust their holiday plans to avoid the spread of COVID-19. During last week’s COVID-19 press conference, Governor Holcomb warned that the virus is often spread when family members and friends let their guards down.
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Pulaski County Coroner Jon Frain is expected to give a COVID-19 update during this morning’s county commissioners meeting. The commissioners will also consider a request from the chamber of commerce to put a Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn.
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New COVID-19 cases continue to be reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Another 59 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 2,452 since the pandemic began. Starke County had 19 new cases, bringing the total to 755. Four new cases were reported in Pulaski County for a new total of 324.
Continue readingLaPorte County bars and restaurants will have to stop offering self-service buffets and salad bars, and only six customers will be allowed per table. It’s part of a new order from the county health officer taking effect Monday, in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. The order also requires bars and restaurants to close by midnight and bans karaoke.
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Indiana’s record for newly-reported COVID-19 cases took another huge jump Saturday. Another 8,451 cases were reported by the Indiana Department of Health Saturday. That’s almost 1,800 more than previous single-day record set two days earlier. Almost 245,000 Hoosiers have tested positive since the pandemic began.
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Hospitals are being forced to make adjustments, to try to maintain capacity amid the spike in COVID-19 cases.
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The Town of Culver is reinstating several COVID-19 restrictions, amid the upsurge in cases. In an emergency meeting Friday, the town council agreed to once again declare a public health emergency.
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Indiana’s new restrictions on gatherings officially take effect Sunday morning at 12:01. An executive order outlining the new county-based measures and restrictions was signed by Governor Eric Holcomb Friday.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is switching to virtual learning until Thanksgiving. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says an elementary teacher has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to the number of close contacts that will have to quarantine, the school corporation won’t have enough staff available for in-person classes.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County resident has died from COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of coronavirus deaths to 34, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Oregon-Davis is switching back to virtual learning. Superintendent Bill Bennett tells WKVI News that both the elementary and junior/senior high schools will use virtual learning from next Monday through Thanksgiving.
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