Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.
Local Updates

Lucas Oil Stadium will host a mass vaccination clinic
The home of the Colts will become the home of the vaccine. Another mass vaccination clinic will set up shop inside Lucas Oil Stadium. All Hoosiers, 18 and older, can come down to the free clinic to
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COVID-19 vaccine registration site slowed by high volumes of traffic
The Indiana Department of Health says a high interest in coronavirus vaccinations is causing slowdowns to the state’s vaccine registration site and their 211 system. Both of them are working, but it may take you some time
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Two-thirds of Indiana’s 92 counties are “red,” according to the Indiana State Department of Health
The number of counties that are in “red” on the Indiana Department of Health’s COVID map continues to rise. Wednesday’s update from the ISDH shows 57 of Indiana’s 92 counties — nearly 2/3 — are in “red,”
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IU looking for volunteers to test COVID-19 vaccine
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
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COVID-19 hits Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab
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
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Mississinewa Community Schools officials close Northview after learning of positive COVID-19 cases
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,
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Coronavirus cancels Mississinewa 1812
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
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Emergency Management details “problematic spike” in COVID-19 cases
As of yesterday, Grant County recorded 572 cases of COVID-19, with a total of 28 deaths, according to Public Health Nurse Amber Turner. Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Bob Jackson said that while the county had flattened
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Grant County records 28 deaths, 572 cases
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
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Marion Starbucks closes temporarily due to COVID-19 precautions, short staffing
The Starbucks located at 3101 S Western Ave. in Marion recently closed its doors, leaving many customers wondering why. Jory Mendes, a Starbucks representative, said that the local market leadership team confirmed there is not a positive
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Marion Community Schools announces reopening plan
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
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Cracker Barrel closes lobby after reporting COVID-19 case
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
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Taylor cancels Homecoming, Family Weekend festivities
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
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Health Board undoes COVID-19 testing mandates
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
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COVID-19 Update: Grant County now has 351 confirmed cases
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
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Noble County Health Department traced a baby’s positive COVID-19 case back to a daycare in Auburn
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
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Indiana Michigan Power warns against COVID-19 scams
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
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The pandemic could stop Splash House fun this summer
With the state moving on to stage 3 of the “Indiana Back on Track” program today, community pools are now able to open according to CDC guidelines. But the Splash House, Marion’s popular waterpark, could be an
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Stage 3 of Indiana’s reopening begins today
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
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There’s a new online marketplace for businesses and organizations to buy masks, shields and hand sanitizer
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,
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