December 17, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Stats from coronavirus.in.gov as of noon on 12/17/2020 Cass: 3793 (36 new cases); 36 deaths, 11.2% positivityCarroll: 1107 (9 new cases); 14 deaths, 17.9% positivityFulton: 1234 (13 new cases); 22 deaths, 7.7% positivityPulaski: 700 (15 new cases); 28 deaths, 10.3%…

Cass County communities awarded more than $193,000 for road projects

SOURCE: News release from Indiana House Republicans STATEHOUSE – Local communities recently received more than $193,000 in state matching grants for road and bridge improvements, according to Cass County lawmakers. Logansport recently received $132,213 for local road and bridge projects…

December 16, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Stats from coronavirus.in.gov as of noon on 12/16/2020 Cass: 3718 (45 new cases); 36 deaths, 11.6% positivityCarroll: 1098 (26 new cases); 14 deaths, 17.4% positivityFulton: 1221 (34 new cases); 22 deaths, 9.8% positivityPulaski: 685 (22 new cases); 28 deaths (4…

COVID-19 at the Cass County Jail

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Sheriff’s Office CASS COUNTY, IND. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is responding to positive COVID-19 tests within the Cass County Jail. Today, the Cass County Health Department assisted with completing testing of the…

Federal Unemployment Insurance Programs set to expire on Dec. 26, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Workforce Development INDIANAPOLIS   – All unemployment insurance compensation programs created by the federal CARES Act are currently scheduled to expire on Dec. 26 without further Congressional action. In Indiana, the two programs…

The Andersons support Backpack Programs

SOURCE: News release from United Way of Cass County United Way of Cass County and the four area food backpack programs are very appreciative of the funding received over the years connected to the 28 acres of corn harvested from…

Teacher Compensation Commission releases recommendations

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS – The Next Level Teacher Compensation Commission released its report detailing recommendations for making teacher pay competitive with surrounding states. During his 2019 State of the State Address, Governor…

Successful recovery of bald eagle marks big win for conservation

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species due to evidence of successful recovery. The recovery of the bald…

First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Indiana

SOURCE: News release and photos from Indiana State Department of Health Pictured are the first six recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation. In order of receiving, from right to left, are: Reed…

Liming sworn in as Cass County recorder

SOURCE: News release from the Office of Cass County Recorder Beth Liming Beth Liming was sworn in as Cass County recorder over the weekend. She was elected by caucus to fulfill the remainder term of Cindy Howard, which runs through…

Holiday experiences to enjoy from home in 2020

Compiled by Michelle Dials for Cass County Communication Network Livestreams have been one of the things that have gotten us through 2020, so we made a list of some things you can experience from home this holiday season. (These experiences…

December 13, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Cass: 3627 (19 new cases); 36 deaths (2 new), 11.4% positivityCarroll: 1040 (20 new cases); 14 deaths, 16.3% positivityFulton: 1155 (7 new cases); 22 deaths, 10.3% positivityPulaski: 641 (10 new cases); 24 deaths, 10.4% positivityMiami: 2273 (27 new cases); 22…

8 ways to visit with Santa virtually in 2020

Photo from AskSanta.com Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Santa isn’t making as many in-person visits prior to Christmas Eve this year, but here are a few of the options we found to check in virtually. Be sure to check…