There were 2,161 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Locally, there were 25 new cases in Marshall County, nine new cases in Starke County and three new cases in Pulaski County.
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Starke County remains in the red status on the updated Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map which indicates a very high spread of COVID-19. Starke County is one of four counties in the state in the red status. Marshall County and Pulaski County remain in the orange status on the map which indicates a high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMasks to Be Optional at North Judson-San Pierre Schools under Certain Conditions
Masks will once again be optional at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, but they could become mandatory if student quarantines start creeping back up. Under a measure approved by the school board Tuesday, masks will be optional starting Monday. But if the percentage of students in quarantine reaches 15 in a specific school building, a two-week mask mandate would be put in place for that school.
Continue readingOver 20 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Locally
Another 24 people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFour New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
There were 701 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health which pushes the total number of cases to 1,000,163 since March 6, 2020.
Continue readingOver 30 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
Another 2,303 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19 in Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, which includes 19 people in Marshall County, 10 people in Starke County and eight people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingForty-three New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another 2,644 people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19, including 28 people in Marshall County, nine people in Starke County and six people in Pulaski County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
More counties in the state are moving to the yellow category on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics map, but the tri-county area is still seeing a high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingAnother 26 COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
More people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19.
Continue readingDunns Bridge Solar Informational Meeting to Be Held in San Pierre Wednesday
The developers of a solar energy project proposed for the Railroad Township area will be meeting with local residents tomorrow. An informational meeting on the Dunns Bridge Solar Project will be held tomorrow evening, starting at 6:00 CDT at All Saints Catholic Church in San Pierre.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Moving Vaccination Clinic Back to Knights of Columbus Hall
COVID-19 vaccines will once again be offered at the Winamac Knights of Columbus Hall. The Pulaski County Health Department is moving its vaccination clinic back to the larger space, after using its own office for the past few months. Vaccines will be offered at the Knights of Columbus Hall each Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT.
Continue readingSixteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were 16 new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area including seven cases in Pulaski County, five in Marshall County and four in Starke County, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Overall, there were 1,114 new cases in the state.
Continue readingBudget Adoption, Income Tax Reallocations, Solar Farm ERA on Tonight’s Pulaski Council Agenda
The adoption of the 2022 budget, an income tax restructuring, and a step toward a solar farm tax abatement are just a few of the items on tonight’s Pulaski County Council agenda. Tonight’s budget adoption will be the final step in a lengthy process that saw council members gather for a number of extra meetings.
Continue readingSupply Chain Issues Creating Challenges for School Lunches
School lunches continue to be impacted by supply chain issues. Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dara Chezem told the school board last week that they’re not running out of food, but what students end up getting is often not what was on the printed menus.
Continue readingKnox Council Agrees to Pay for Half of Water Filtration Updates with American Rescue Plan Money
The City of Knox will be dipping into its American Rescue Plan money to upgrade its water filtration system, but exactly how much it will cost still remains to be seen. The city council recently agreed to use the money to cover half the cost of replacing the filter media, at the recommendation of Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingStarke County Economic Development Foundation Touts Industrial Growth despite Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t enough to stop Starke County’s industrial growth, according to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan.
Continue reading17 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke County
Another 33 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County. Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health also showed 17 new cases in Starke County and eight in Pulaski County.
Continue readingFifty New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area
Another 50 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Tri-County area, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingChildcare Providers Can Apply for Help with Operating Expenses
Indiana is directing a portion of its federal COVID-19 money to childcare providers. Childcare and out-of-school programs can apply for funding to cover three months of operating costs, under the new Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization Grants program.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties are in the orange status on the updated Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map. The orange status indicates a high community spread of COVID-19.
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