Marshall County Health Department officials confirmed that a third person has died from COVID-19 in Marshall County.
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COVID-19 Cases Increase in Marshall County, Starke County
Marshall County saw yet another daily increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingWinamac High School to Hold Outdoor Graduation July 10
Winamac High School is holding graduation on the football field this year. The school announced on Facebook Tuesday that commencement will be held Friday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Continue readingIndiana Launches Lab Network to Try to Double COVID-19 Testing Capacity
Indiana is banding labs together in an effort to double the daily COVID-19 testing capacity. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Wednesday that the Indiana State Department of Health is joining with nine other labs to form a lab testing network.
Continue readingIndiana to Move to Stage 4 of Back on Track Plan Friday
Indiana will move to the next stage of its Back on Track plan a couple days ahead of schedule. Governor Eric Holcomb has announced that Stage 4 will begin this Friday at 12:01 a.m.
Continue readingLocal COVID-19 Cases Continue Upward Trend
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County is now 247, an increase of 17 from Tuesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County is now at 47 cases with a single additional case, while Pulaski County is at 52 cases.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Calls for Bass Lake Beach to Open
The Starke County Park Board is calling for the Bass Lake Beach to open. During Tuesday’s meeting, Board Member Chris Lawrence questioned whether the Bass Lake Campground should be allowed to operate without the beach.
Continue readingKnox Splash Pad, Park Shelters to Reopen Next Week
The City of Knox will reopen more park facilities next week. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that the Wythogan Park splash pad will open Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Fair Organizers Working to Recognize 4-H Members during Scaled-Back Event
Recognizing Pulaski County’s 4-H members while also avoiding a spike in COVID-19 cases is the goal of this year’s scaled-back Pulaski County Fair. Last month, organizers announced that livestock shows and some other competitions were still expected to take place, but they’d be closed to the public.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Crews Maintain Health during Pandemic
Starke County EMS crew members are working to keep themselves and others safe when responding to calls while taking COVID-19 precautions at every step.
Continue readingSlight Increase in Local COVID-19 Case Numbers
Three more positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall County in Tuesday’s information from the Indiana State Department of Health. That brings the total number of cases to 230 in Marshall County. Starke County remains at 46 cases and Pulaski County increased to 52 cases, which is one more case than in Monday’s report.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Next Step for COVID-19 Response Funding
Another step in the process of directing COVID-19 Response funding to Knox businesses will be up for the city council’s approval tonight. Council members will consider a resolution authorizing the city’s COVID-19 Response grant application. The money has already been approved, and city officials are now in the process of allocating the $250,000 to the businesses that applied.
Continue readingWinamac Restaurant Owner Suggests Closing Part of Market Street for Outdoor Dining
The Town of Winamac is not prepared to close one of its downtown streets to expand outdoor dining space. Tippy’s owner Sheila Jimenez asked town council members Monday if they’d be willing to consider closing off a portion of Market Street between her restaurant and One Eyed Jack’s.
Continue readingLibraries Continue to Adjust Services As Buildings Remain Closed
Local libraries continue to be closed to the public, even as they keep looking for other ways to offer services. The Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac says it will remain closed due to its construction project. The library says reopening plans will be shared when construction wraps up in September.
Continue readingAnother 13 Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Pulaski County Cash Flow Analysis to Be Presented Tonight
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will get an update on the county’s finances tonight. Accounting firm Baker Tilly has been analyzing the county’s cash flow, as the county prepares to finance a courthouse renovation and justice center expansion.
Continue readingCash Flow Update Expected at Tonight’s Winamac Town Council Meeting
The Winamac Town Council will consider ways to deal with an expected delay in its income tax revenues tonight. Representatives from accounting firm Baker Tilly are expected to discuss a cash flow analysis. The firm had predicted that the town may not see a large portion of its tax disbursement until December, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingNorth Judson Property Tax Disbursement Takes 12-Percent Hit
North Judson’s property tax revenues have taken a hit due to COVID-19 but not as much as previously feared. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council last week that the most recent disbursement was down 12 percent from last year.
Continue readingMarshall County Total COVID-19 Cases over 200
The number of total positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County is now 214, which is 18 more cases than in Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
The latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health showed another increase of COVID-19 cases in our local counties.
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