State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick is acknowledging school officials’ desire for more COVID-19 guidance but says she’s simply following the advice of medical professionals. McCormick addressed the question of whether or not schools should be open, during a virtual media briefing Thursday.
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The Indiana State Department of Health announced Thursday that 1,051 additional people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which brings the total number of Indiana residents known to have COVID-19 to 71,015.
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Another local event has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizers of the Yellowstone Trail Festival announced on Facebook that this year’s festival has been canceled.
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Indiana arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply for a share of $10 million. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Wednesday that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation will be offering grants with federal funding from the CARES Act.
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Indiana’s state health commissioner is confident that schools can safely reopen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be free of COVID-19.
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Indiana is expanding its help for Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic, as the ban on evictions comes to an end. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is adding another $15 million to its COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
Continue readingThe number of local COVID-19 cases is increasing, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingIt’s the first day of school for students at the Knox Community School Corporation. They’re the first local students to return to the classroom since March.
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Eastern Pulaski students are getting some help through the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the local community. Frain Mortuary announced last week that it donated 280 child-sized masks to Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. Jon Frain said in a statement that the business remains dedicated to partnering with local schools and helping them provide a safe and positive learning environment.
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North Judson-San Pierre students planning to use virtual learning this year will be able to rent a digital device from the school. A contract outlining those arrangements between families and the school corporation was recently approved by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingThe Indiana State Department of Health announced Tuesday that 836 additional residents in the state were diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing.
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The availability of COVID-19 relief funding is giving Pulaski County an opportunity to install new security equipment at the jail. The county commissioners Monday agreed to let the Sheriff’s Office purchase a body scanner using $159,000 in federal CARES Act money.
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The Knox School Board will review updates to the school corporation’s COVID-19 plan tonight.
Continue readingStarke County and Pulaski County saw a slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases in the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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Starke and Marshall counties have each had another four residents test positive for COVID-19. The revised totals are now 742 positive cases in Marshall County and 164 in Starke County, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Pulaski County’s cumulative total remains at 71.
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The West Central School Corporation is reminding parents of adjustments to its reopening plans, following the latest orders from Governor Holcomb.
Continue readingLocal COVID-19 cases continue to add up. Another eight Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Saturday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County had another four positive cases, while Pulaski County had one new positive case.
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The Constellation of Starke Creatives Network is once again putting the spotlight on local artisans tomorrow. The group is hosting another virtual pop-up market. A series of videos featuring four local vendors will be shared throughout the day on the Constellation of Starke Creatives Network Facebook page. Viewers will also have a chance to win a special giveaway.
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South Central students will start the school year with virtual learning. In a letter to parents Friday, Superintendent Dr. Theodore Stevens announced that school officials have decided to use the 100-percent virtual option until further notice out of an abundance of caution. The first day of class is still August 12.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County has now had 22 COVID-related deaths, according to Friday’s numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. That gives the county a higher per-capita death rate than any of its neighbors.
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