Indiana is stepping up its naloxone distribution, amid a significant increase in overdose deaths. The Governor’s Office says Overdose Lifeline will distribute another 35,000 doses of the opioid overdose reversal medication and place another 215 “NaloxBox” units, thanks to another $1.3 million in state funding. A “NaloxBox” is a hard acrylic box containing six to eight doses of naloxone that organizations can mount outside of their buildings.
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Funding for a Bass Lake Beach kayak rental was recently presented to the Starke County Park Board. Starke County Community Foundation Director of Development Jacque Ryan presented a giant check during last month’s park board meeting. “This grant specifically is for $1,500 for the kayaks and paddle boards for Bass Lake,” she said.
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The North Judson Town Council will get an update tonight on the latest round of COVID-19 relief for small businesses. The town was awarded $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program earlier this year.
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The City of Knox is looking to stretch its federal COVID-19 money as far as possible. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that Knox has gotten the first $400,000 of its American Rescue Plan money.
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Starke County Emergency Medical Services may soon be asking for pay raises. EMS Director Travis Clary told the county commissioners last week that Starke County has one of the lowest-paying EMS services in the area, and some staff members are leaving for better pay.
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Just because Oregon-Davis will be teaching social and emotional skills doesn’t mean kids will be learning critical race theory. That was school officials’ response to concerns raised by parents during Monday’s school board meeting.
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Indiana communities can get some help from the state, when it comes to figuring out how to spend their share of federal COVID-19 money, according to Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch.
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Pulaski County nonprofits that provide human and social services have another chance to apply for funding help. The White County United Way says it’s gotten another COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative grant for almost $205,000 to distribute to organizations in White, Jasper, and Pulaski counties.
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Any business that applied for Pulaski County’s latest round of COVID-19 relief is likely to get the full $10,000.
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Starke County’s workforce development efforts have gotten a $2.8 million boost from the federal government. The SCILL Center has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to build a 12,000-square-foot workforce training center. It would house SCILL’s welding and robotics programs.
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COVID-19 relief should soon start rolling in for Winamac businesses. Any business that applied for COVID-19 Response Program funding through the town will get it, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. Clerk-Treasurer Kendra Craft recently told the town council that she expects final approval from the state by early July, and the businesses will be able to get their checks.
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Homebound Starke County residents may soon have easier access to routine medical care. EMS Director Travis Clary says he’s seeking up to $25,000 from the Indiana Department of Health for community paramedicine.
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Efforts to demolish the former Knox Moose Lodge could have a role to play in the development of a new farmers market. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that plans are in the works to set up a market on Main Street in front of the old Moose. “Kailey Hart will be the manager of that market,” Estok explained. “She will be a subcommittee from the Knox Main Street group.”
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Efforts to welcome new residents to Pulaski County have gotten a $3,500 boost. The Pulaski County Tribe says it got a grant from the Community Foundation of Pulaski County to help launch its Warm Welcome Package project.
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North Judson businesses can start applying for more COVID-19 relief in the coming days. The town council signed off Monday on the applications for the small business grants North Judson is offering as part of the third phase of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. Applications are due back to the town by Friday, July 2.
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The Knox Society of St. Vincent de Paul has gotten an extra $1,000 for its efforts to help community members with rent, utilities, and other expenses. It got a surprise popup grant last week from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingSix Starke County organizations are getting a funding boost for upcoming events. The Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission says it’s awarded a total of $6,400 in its first round of quarterly grants.
Continue readingKnox and Winamac businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. Knox got about $200,000 to give to local businesses to help with job retention, as part of the third round of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
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The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be able to add a full-time deputy and social worker, thanks to grant funding obtained by Healthlinc.
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The Starke County Park Board continued to reassure Bass Lake Beach and Campground users Tuesday that operations will stay the same for this year. But members won’t rule out a campsite rent increase in the future. The board approved a contract with Larry Clarich, allowing him to continue to manage the county-owned park facility as an independent contractor.
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