Coronavirus Information and Updates

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana University School of Medicine is looking for volunteers for a COVID-19 vaccine trial. The trial is part of a late-stage clinical trial for a potential coronavirus vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford

Nursing homes and longterm care facilities across the country have taken a number of precautions against coronavirus. Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine is no exception. But according to a press release from TLC Management Chief

After learning of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the Northview Elementary School, officials with Mississinewa Community Schools have decided to close the school for two weeks, effective Thursday, Aug. 27. According to Northview Principal Amanda Varner,

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the cancelation of yet another Grant County staple. The Misssissinewa Battlefield Society announced Friday the cancelation of Mississinewa 1812. In a statement found on the group’s website and social media pages, they

As of Monday, July 20, Grant County has at least 572 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, with a total of 28 deaths reported. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced Sunday that 927 additional Hoosiers have

Marion Community Schools officially approved its reopening plan Tuesday night. Students now have the option to return to in-person classes or pursue a pathway that’s entirely online. Students are encouraged to wear masks. Students and staff are

The Cracker Barrel in Gas City has closed its dining room until further notice. Grace Staton, a manager of Cracker Barrel, said they decided to close the dining room in order to deep clean the area and

Taylor University has canceled planned Homecoming and Family Weekend activities, which were scheduled for October 9-11. In an announcement by Taylor’s Interim President Dr. Paige Comstock Cunningham to the campus, she cited the continued spread of COVID-19

The Grant County Health Board held a special meeting last night where board members voted to undo mandates created at the June 22nd meeting. Those mandates included having all public school employees in the county, as well

Grant County has now reported at least 25 deaths and 351 cases of COVID-19, according to Public Health Nurse Amber Turner. According to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), approximately 42,423 Hoosiers have tested positive for

According to WANE TV, a Noble County infant has tested positive for COVID-19. The case has been connected to an Auburn daycare. According to DeKalb County Health Officer Mark Souder, the investigation surrounding the case has focused

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) issued a warning to its customers this week to beware of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an I&M press release, scams have been reported across the U.S. targeting utility customers

Governor Announces Next Stage to Safely Reopen Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced that because health indicators remain positive, most of the state will advance to stage 3 of the Back On Track Indiana plan

As businesses resume operations, those unable to source and procure PPE on their own can go online to backontrack.in.gov/ppemarketplace.htm to order masks, face shields and hand sanitizer. While the first round of available PPE has been reached,

While many colleges and universities switched to remote, online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more schools are releasing their plans for the 2020-2021 school years. Taylor University’s Interim President Paige Comstock Cunningham has announced 2020

If you’re still waiting for your $1,200 stimulus payment and haven’t registered for it on the IRS website, you’d better get moving — the Internal Revenue Service has set a Wednesday deadline to file direct deposit requests.

There is a frost advisory in effect between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Grant County Emergency Management Agency. The advisory affects portions of Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. According to the EMA,