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Gov. Holcomb Emphasizes Social Distancing Ahead Of COVID-19 Surge

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INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb unveiled the #INthistogether social media campaign during a briefing from the statehouse Wednesday afternoon, April 1. The intent of the campaign drives home the importance of social distancing. The campaign launches ahead of the state’s anticipated surge in positive cases of COVID-19. The … Read More

Kroger Announces Hero Bonus For All Hourly Frontline Associates

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INDIANAPOLIS — The Kroger Family of Companies recently announced that it will provide all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates with a Hero Bonus — a $2 premium above their standard base rate of pay, applied to hours worked from March 29 through … Read More

More Corn In The Hoosier State In 2020

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WEST LAFAYETTE — When Indiana farmers take to the fields later this spring, it appears they have plans to plant a lot more corn. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued its 2020 Prospective Plantings report, an early-season estimate of how many acres of major crops will be … Read More

Girl Scouts Announce Cookie Care, Virtual Programming

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FORT WAYNE — Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana announced two new resources to serve girls and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. While in-person activities and events, including Girl Scout Cookie booths, have been suspended, people can still support the largest investment in girls annually through Girl Scouts … Read More

Gov. Holcomb Extends Restaurant Restrictions To April 6

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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed two executive orders to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Executive order 20-14 extends the requirements for bars, nightclubs and restaurants to stay closed to dine-in patrons until April 6 at 11:59 p.m. They may continue to provide take-out and delivery … Read More

Executive Order Opens Door For More Health Care Workers

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INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday signed an executive order and detailed Indiana’s plan for the anticipated spike in COVID-19 cases. “We see a surge coming and we’re calling in the reinforcements, bolstering Indiana’s capacity to provide additional health care services during this emergency,” Holcomb said. “By … Read More

Over 14,000 Tested For COVID-19 In Indiana

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Apr 1, 2020 @ 10:54 AM

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 14,000 Hoosiers have been tested for COVID-19 according to the daily data released by the Indiana State Department of Health. Of those, the ISDH reported 2,565 positive cases of COVID-19. As of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 65 people have died after they contracted the … Read More

Grace College And BYC Reflect On Year Of Impact Together

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Mar 31, 2020 @ 1:49 PM

WINONA LAKE — Grace College elementary education students partnered with Baker Youth Club for the second academic year to help elementary students learn, exercise, build relationships, and have fun doing it. Although the school year ended sooner than expected, Grace students look forward to reconnecting with students at … Read More

County Adjusts Salary Policy Through June 15

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Mar 31, 2020 @ 3:46 PM

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 31, County Attorney Chad Miner presented a prepared resolution amending the county’s closure policy that was recently proposed.  Miner said the resolution would supersede any prior policy structure addressing the closing of county offices that could extend … Read More

Horizon Bank Pledges $250,000 Toward COVID-19 Relief

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MICHIGAN CITY — Horizon Bank announced that it is pledging $250,000 in aid for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be allocated across several not-for-profit groups who are working to assist affected individuals in the communities we serve in the States of Indiana and Michigan, said … Read More

Warsaw Couple Embark On 74th Year Of Marriage

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  WARSAW — According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, only about 5 percent of married couples reach their 50th wedding anniversary — and no statistics are available for marriages that make it to 75 years simply because that doesn’t often happen. Joe and Joan Harris, who … Read More

Parkview Health Offers Directions On Making Face Masks

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FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health has partnered with the community to sew face masks for patients and is now sharing directions for volunteers.  The program is an attempt to conserve personal protective equipment for its clinical staff, Thanks to the overwhelming response from the community, 725 mask-making kits … Read More

Plain Township Requests Clean-Up At Three Cemeteries

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LEESBURG — The Plain Township Trustee’s office is requesting clean-up at Leesburg, Oswego and Monoquet Cemeteries beginning Wednesday, April 1. Decorations not on foundations should be removed by April 20. Cemetery maintenance crews will remove and dispose of decorations not on foundations after that date. The cemetery crews … Read More

Elizabeth Smart Appearance Postponed Due To COVID-19

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WARSAW — Three local non-profit organizations Joe’s Kids, The Baker Youth Club and Court Appointed Special Advocate of Kosciusko County, have made the decision to postpone “An Evening with Elizabeth Smart” originally scheduled for April 23. The postponement is due to county and state guidelines precautions for social … Read More

Bremen Company Making PPE For First Responders

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BREMEN — A manufacturer in Bremen is aiding in the production of certain personal protection equipment. Nishikawa Cooper LLC (NISCO) has adapted its facility to produce and distribute polyethylene isolation gowns for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. NISCO is a supplier of dynamic sealing systems for the … Read More

Area Children ‘Going On A Bear Hunt’ (At A Distance)

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WARSAW — Bear hunts for kids are taking place all across the country and instilling a sense of unity during this time of separation due to COVID-19. Inspired by a 1989 book called “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen, teddy bears are being placed in … Read More

Ivy Tech Warsaw Alumna Named New Century Workforce Scholar

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WARSAW — Meg Waddell, a student at Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw, has been named a 2020 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Waddell started at Ivy Tech Warsaw in 2017 as part of an Achieve Your Degree cohort with Lake City Bank. She … Read More

KCH Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19, Hospitalized

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WARSAW – An employee at Kosciusko Community Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19, the hospital confirmed. “Our hospital is providing care for an employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is in the hospital for care,” said Kara Stevenson, who works in marketing & community relations … Read More