INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Curtis Hill is providing tips for those who are unsure about their travel plans during the pandemic. If one’s flight is impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is important to know their rights, said a news release from the office of Attorney General … Read More
MILFORD — On Monday, March 23, Milford Town Council entered into what President Doug Ruch called “uncharted waters” with an emergency session held by conference call to vote on measures responding to state Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order issued earlier the same day. The council voted to stop … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees approved an employee pay resolution for the school corporation’s support staff during a meeting on Monday, March 23. The resolution was one of two COVID-19 resolutions that the board approved. “Traditionally, school systems are governed by the State Board of … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb has issued a statewide stay-at-home order from Wednesday, March 25 to Tuesday, April 7, in a preventative measure against COVID-19. Gov. Holcomb delivered a statewide address on Monday, March 23, ordering that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work … Read More
ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced precautionary operational changes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective March 22, the sheriff’s office will limit access to the administration building and the jail, said a news release from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office issued the following changes. … Read More
ELKHART — Elkhart County Health Department announced the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the County, Saturday, March 21. The local health department is working closely with the local and state officials to ensure that contacts of the patient are identified and monitored and that … Read More
FORT WAYNE — Congressman Jim Banks provided updates on actions concerning the coronavirus via a town hall on Facebook Live, March 20. The livestream broadcast emanated from Banks’ district office in Fort Wayne. IU Health Fort Wayne Chief Medical Officer Geoff Randolf, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Chief Medical … Read More
WARSAW — Bowen Center is now providing psychiatric, therapy and community-based services over the phone. Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction Director Jay Chaudhary, J.D. worked to allow Bowen Center the flexibility to provide care over the phone instead putting patients and mental … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – The number of people tested in Indiana for COVID-19 rose from 380 to 554 since Thursday, March 19, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The death count remains at 2. Kosciusko County does not have any positive cases so far, according to the state. Marion … Read More
SILVER LAKE — Decisions were made regarding how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to town business at a special meeting held by Silver Lake Town Council. A resolution was approved at the meeting Wednesday, March 18 giving Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley the authority to modify … Read More
LEESBURG — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials in Leesburg will limit town office activity to official business only, beginning Thursday, March 19, until further notice. Utility customers may still use the drop box located at the clerk’s office. Any questions or concerns, call the following numbers: Clerk: … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions on Thursday, March 19, to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide economic relief and protections for individuals and businesses, and expand unemployment insurance benefits for … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — The number of people being tested in Indiana increased while the number of deaths from coronavirus remains at two. The state says 380 people have been tested, up from 193 one day earlier. The number of people testing positive rose to 56 from 39 a day … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County offices continue to remain open at the present time but with certain restrictions in place due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Kosciusko County Commissioners President Brad Jackson said they are asking that the public conduct county business via phone or email whenever possible and only … Read More
People can hear daily and nightly on television what is happening nationally and state-wide with the COVID-19 outbreak. But what about your community? Even though no cases have been confirmed locally, we are being widely affected. This is what InkFreeNews is all about. Bringing our readers what they … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Wednesday, March 18, to lessen strain on offenders and their loved ones as a result of the COVID-19 virus, Indiana Department of Correction officials worked with the telephone and video service provider to help prisoners keep in contact with those outside prison walls. The short-term … Read More
