Staff Report

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Town Hall is temporarily closed due to some town employees testing positive for COVID-19.

The town sent out a news release on Monday, Nov. 8, saying that the hall will be closed until Monday, Nov. 15, “due to COVID-19 virus and associated safety concerns.”

Town Manager Craig Allebach confirmed to InkFreeNews that some town employees have tested positive for the virus and others are being tested for it.

The immediate closing is “a precautionary measure to reduce exposure for our employees and community members,” the statement said.

“It is our goal to keep the public informed and to be able to continue town business as usual while keeping the community safe. We plan to update the public as often as possible and encourage the community to support one another during this time. Should you have questions or concerns regarding these temporary procedures, please do not hesitate to call the Town Hall, 574-267-7581,” the statement said.

It also said that “payments may be made using our drop box located outside the Town Hall along the street by the mailbox or online through our website.”

“If you have utility, permit/zoning concerns or questions, please contact us at 547-267-7581 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All town utilities such as trash, recycling and sewer, as well as maintenance, will continue to be provided,” it continued. “The police department and the fire department will continue to operate as usual.”

“The procedures listed are some immediate steps that have been taken to reduce the risk of exposure in public spaces,” it also said. “Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for all practices we would like the citizens of Winona Lake to consider.”