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State

Social Security Offices will only offer phone, online service

News release from Social Security Administration All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our…

March 17, 2020

State

Health Department announces second COVID-19 death in Indiana

NOTE: Find our additional coverage of COVID-19 here. For the latest U.S. information and updates, the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends that people visit coronavirus.gov. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department…

March 17, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb signs Executive Order, issues more directives to slow the spread of COVID-19

NOTE: Find our additional coverage of COVID-19 here. For the latest U.S. information and updates, the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends that people visit coronavirus.gov. SOURCE: News release from Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing…

March 17, 2020

Community

Indiana under “Stay at Home Order”; ORANGE TRAVEL WATCH in effect for Cass County, Indiana

Information in this post may be outdated. Please see CassCountyOnline.com for the most recent updates in our community. SOME KEY POINTS: Governor Eric Holcomb has issued a “Stay at Home Order” in effect from March 24 at 11:59 p.m. through…

March 17, 2020

Health

Indiana to offer Psychological First Aid training in response to COVID-19 epidemic

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, in partnership with the American Red Cross Indiana, announced today a series of trainings in Psychological First Aid for Hoosier health…

March 16, 2020

State

State to allow opioid treatment programs the use of lockboxes; provide naloxone to help reduce spread of COVID-19

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to reduce the potential to acquire and/or spread COVID-19, the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction, with support from Overdose Lifeline, will supply opioid…

March 16, 2020

State

Indiana Division of Family Resources offices remain open, yet online applications or telephone calls strongly encouraged

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Division of Family Resources operates at least one physical office in every Indiana county and, in order to serve Hoosiers in need, those offices remain open…

March 16, 2020

Community

Logansport Parks to remain open

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Parks and Recreation Department Amidst the Corona Virus COVID-19 closures, the Logansport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that Logansport city parks will remain open. Sanitizing procedures will be instituted to help reduce the spread…

March 16, 2020

Health

Health Department announces first COVID-19 death in Indiana

March 16, 2020

State

Indiana governor announces more steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, including closing restaurants, bars and nightclubs to in-person patrons

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts. The governor and other state officials…

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March 16, 2020

Health

March 16, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: Find our additional coverage of COVID-19 here. For the latest U.S. information and updates, the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends that people visit coronavirus.gov. INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported five new presumptive positive…

March 16, 2020

Education

LCSC to distribute breakfasts/lunches to students 18 and under on March 17 & March 30, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Community School Corporation To ensure students continue to receive healthy meals during school closings, Logansport School Corporation will provide breakfast and lunch to students on Tuesday, March 17 and Monday, March 30. The LCSC Food…

March 16, 2020

Community, Frequently Asked Questions

Logansport City Bus Schedule

Cass Transit provides the largest rural transportation service in the state. Cass Area Transit offers free rides Monday through Saturday on the Logansport City Bus that stops at various locations thanks to a partnership with the City of Logansport. View…

March 16, 2020

State

Liability Insurance for Childcare Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Insurance Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Insurance is addressing concerns that facilities that provide services such as childcare and meals to the community will lose their liability insurance if they remain open during…

March 15, 2020

Health

March 15 update from Indiana State Department of Health

March 15, 2020

Community

FSSA offers additional guidance to Hoosier parents and providers on child care options

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, today offered additional guidance for parents of school-aged children and child care providers related to the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19:…

March 15, 2020

Health

March 14 update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: For the latest U.S. information and updates, the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends that people visit coronavirus.gov. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported three new…

March 14, 2020

Education

Helping Children as Community Responds to COVID-19

SOURCE: Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana As school districts around Indiana are closing to protect the public and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, our thoughts turn to the children who rely…

March 13, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb announces additional actions to help public respond to COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced additional steps the state is taking to help Hoosiers who are impacted by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to reduce the spread of the virus. As of noon today, the state has 12…

March 13, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb signs executive order to speed up deliveries to retailers

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order to lift regulations on commercial vehicles transporting goods to retailers, some of which are running short on supplies.…

March 13, 2020