A COVID-19 plan for the 2020-2021 school year will be up for the Knox School Board’s approval tonight.
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State Health Department Releases Updated COVID-19 Numbers
The Indiana State Department of Health released an update in COVID-19 numbers Monday.
Continue readingOne More COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County, COVID-19 Cases Increase
Marshall County recorded its fourth COVID-19 death, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Case Numbers Surge
Over 50 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Marshall County in Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Numbers Jump in Marshall, Starke Counties
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall County and Starke County jumped in Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Numbers continue to Increase
The local total number of COVID-19 cases has increased in Marshall County and Starke County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingGovernor Announces New Stage in Back on Track Plan
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Eric Holcomb has amended the Back on Track plan to include a stage of 4.5.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Numbers Jump Locally in Updated Report
The number of patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 jumped locally in Wednesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingLocal COVID-19 Case Counts Increase
More COVID-19 cases were reported locally in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Planning Normal Start to School Year
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is expecting to start school as planned on August 12. In a Facebook post last week, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the school corporation won’t be using a staggered or alternate-day schedule, but it will offer families an at-home learning option.
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Pulaski Courts Seeking Grant Funding for Veterans Court, Pretrial Release, Addiction Counseling Programs
Pulaski County’s court system is seeking almost $200,000 in grant funding to continue its programs. The county commissioners recently agreed to sign letters of support for applications for 1006 grants from the Indiana Department of Correction.
Continue readingMore Starke, Marshall County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
More COVID-19 cases were reported Sunday in Starke and Marshall counties. The Indiana State Department of Health says three more Marshall County residents have tested positive, with a revised total of 403. Starke County had one more positive case, bringing the total up to 66. No new cases were reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMarshall County’s COVID-19 Case Count Surpasses 400, Pulaski County Revises Numbers
The number of Marshall County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 has surpassed 400. Marshall County is up to 401 positive cases, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. That’s an increase of 10 from Friday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Anticipating a Full Return to School this Fall
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation anticipates that students will return to class as usual this fall but with added safety measures. Education Consultant Jim Dermody gave an update on reentry plans to the school board Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Businesses Oppose Closing Market Street for Outdoor Dining
The Town of Winamac will not be turning Market Street into an outdoor dining area. Tippy’s owner Sheila Jimenez brought the idea of closing off a portion of the street to traffic to the town council earlier this month. But during Tuesday’s special council meeting, Town Manager Brad Zellers said most of the neighbors are opposed.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Pulaski Counties
Nine more Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total up to 393. That’s according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Meanwhile, Pulaski County had four new positive cases, bringing the total up to 58. No new cases were reported in Starke County.
Continue readingKnox Businesses May Still Have to Wait Several Weeks for COVID-19 Relief Funding
All 27 businesses that applied for COVID-19 help from the City of Knox will get funding, but they may not see it for several more weeks. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that the city is all set to go, but there appears to be a holdup with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Workforce Development Overpays Unemployment Benefits
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says it’s overpaid certain Hoosiers’ unemployment benefits. Commissioner Fred Payne confirmed the overpayments during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, but didn’t give an exact amount.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Outlines Factors Festival Organizers Need to Consider
COVID-19 has left festival organizers with some difficult decisions to make. The Marshall County Blueberry Festival is just the latest local event to be canceled this year.
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