Indiana’s stay-at-home order will gradually be lifted starting Monday. Stores currently restricted to curbside pickup will be able to open to the public at 50-percent capacity on May 4, with restaurants to follow a week later. But anyone age 65 or older should continue to stay home, if possible.
Continue readingLocal Governments May Keep Tighter Restrictions if State Eases Stay-At-Home Order
Governor Eric Holcomb may be looking to ease his stay-at-home order, but that doesn’t mean local governments can’t keep more restrictions in place. During his COVID-19 briefing Thursday, the governor stressed that local jurisdictions can always be stricter than his state-level measures.
Continue readingGovernor Not Offering Hints on Stay-at-Home Order Adjustments until Friday
Governor Eric Holcomb will be adjusting and maybe easing his stay-at-home order Friday, but don’t expect to hear many specifics before then. During his press conference Tuesday, Holcomb said he’ll be working on plans right up until that point.
Continue readingWanted Michigan City Man Faces Additional Charges following LaPorte County Traffic Stop
A Michigan City man with an arrest warrant now faces additional charges, following a traffic stop near Rolling Prairie Sunday morning. A LaPorte County sheriff’s deputy says he was heading east on U.S. 20 west of State Road 2, when a speeding passenger vehicle passed his police car.
Continue readingGovernor Encourages Businesses to Start Thinking about Reopening Plans
It’ll probably be at least a few weeks before Indiana reopens for business, but Governor Holcomb suggests putting a plan in place now. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 press conference, the governor said a reopening date will become apparent based on the numbers, but businesses will have to know how to do it when the time comes.
Continue readingGovernor Extends Stay-At-Home Order, Eases Restrictions on Elective Medical Procedures
Indiana’s stay-at-home order is being extended through May 1, but the state is easing its restrictions on elective medical procedures. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the adjustments during Monday’s press conference.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend Stay-At-Home Order to May 1
Indiana’s stay-at-home order will be extended to May 1, but it still remains to be seen what adjustments may be made. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he plans to officially issue the extension on Monday.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb: Protecting Lives, Economy ‘Not an Either/Or Choice’
Indiana does not have to choose between protecting the lives of Hoosiers and protecting the state’s economy, according to Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingGovernor Tightens Restrictions on Retail Stores, Closes Campgrounds
Indiana is tightening restrictions on retail businesses as part of the extension of the stay-at-home order. Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended his “Hunker Down Hoosiers” policy through April 20 in an executive order Monday.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend Stay-at-Home Order by Two Weeks
Indiana’s stay-at-home order will be extended for another two weeks. Governor Eric Holcomb says he plans to sign an executive order on Monday.
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