Leaders at BraunAbility decided suspend operations at the Winamac facility in order to help protect the community from the threat and spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingBraunAbility Suspends Operations until April 20
State Health Department Reports 78 COVID-19 Deaths
Second Positive COVID-19 Case Recorded in Starke County
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch confirmed Thursday morning that a second COVID-19 case was recorded in Starke County.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation to Start Delivering Assignments to Students Tomorrow
As the school closure continues, one local school corporation will be delivering assignments to students’ homes. West Central bus drivers will take students their first round of assignments tomorrow. Starting next week, work will be delivered every Monday, and completed assignments will be picked up every Friday.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Lunch Distribution to Resume after Spring Break
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will continue offering meals to students after spring break. Starting Monday, lunch will once again be available for pickup each weekday between 11:00 and 11:45 a.m. at five locations: North Judson United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Denham, San Pierre Park, English Lake Church, and the Bailey’s Discount Center parking lot.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Case Wrongfully Reported in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Health Department reported Wednesday afternoon that the first positive case of COVID-19 appeared in Pulaski County, but health officials there later discovered it was reported to the wrong jurisdiction.
Continue readingGovernor Launches #INthistogether Campaign to Flatten COVID-19 Curve
State officials and business leaders are taking to social media to try to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Governor Eric Holcomb launched the #INthistogether campaign during his press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingFSSA Reports Increase in SNAP Applications during COVID-19 Pandemic
State officials say they’re making sure that those who need food assistance can continue to get it during the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana Family & Social Services Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan says the state has seen an increase in applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Issues Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
UPDATE Pulaski County Reports First Case of COVID-19
*UPDATE* The COVID-19 patient in this article was wrongfully reported as a Pulaski County case. The patient is from Starke County.
The Pulaski County Health Department reported the first positive COVID-19 case in Pulaski County on Wednesday afternoon. The patient is hospitalized. No other information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Adjustments to Medicaid, Indiana Health Coverage Programs
Steps are being taken to make sure those using Medicaid and other Indiana Health Coverage Programs can maintain their coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency. That includes members of the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, and Hoosier Healthwise.
Continue readingThe Reports of COVID-19 Deaths Continue to Rise
The number of COVID-19 deaths reported to the Indiana State Department of Health now totals 65.
Continue readingKnox City Council Agrees to Let Starke Hospital Use Community Center during Disasters
Starke Hospital will now be able to use space at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in the event of a disaster. The Knox City Council last week approved a memorandum of understanding, allowing the hospital to use the building’s executive room and office.
Continue reading‘Hoosiers Serving Hoosiers’ Aims to Link Jobseekers with Direct Support and Childcare Jobs
A new online tool seeks to connect those looking for work with the needs that exist during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says the state needs people to provide critical care for the elderly and those with disabilities. Child care providers are also needed to watch the kids of first responders, health care professionals, and other essential workers, so they can continue to keep others’ safe.
Continue readingGovernor Signs More COVID-19-Related Executive Orders
Governor Eric Holcomb continues to ease some restrictions while tightening others in the response to COVID-19. An executive order signed Tuesday will allow for electronic notary services, so documents can be reviewed and approved remotely. It also extends the deadline for Hoosier Lottery winners to claim the prizes and gives additional flexibility for scheduling horse races.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Explains COVID-19 Data, Says Peak Still a Long Way Off
Labs continue to speed up COVID-19 testing, but it’s still taking a while for some results to get back to the Indiana State Department of Health. During state officials’ press conference Tuesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said a few labs are now up and running in Indiana, including one in the northern part of the state.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Caution with Potential COVID-19 Treatments
The state health commissioner says more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of potential COVID-19 treatments. During state officials’ press conference Tuesday, Dr. Kris Box said there’s limited evidence to support the success of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in treating or preventing the disease.
Continue readingACLU Requests Indiana Supreme Court to Identify Pre-Trial, High Health Risk Inmates for Release
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court on Monday to take emergency steps to evaluate pretrial detainees and inmates who are at high risk of death due to COVID-19 and to release them.
Continue readingIndiana Records Nearly 50 COVID-19 Related Deaths
In its latest round of COVID-19 statistics, the Indiana State Department of Health released that 49 deaths are now attributed to COVID-19.
Continue readingO-D School Board Accepts Donations for Sixth Grade Field Trip, Girls Golf Team
The Oregon-Davis School Board recently accepted funding to help with the cost of a sixth grade field trip, but COVID-19 concerns mean it won’t be able to happen this year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation gave $350.
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