Tag COVID-19

Community

COVID-19 Relief Initiative Coming to United Way of Cass County

SOURCE: News release from United Way of Cass County United Way of Cass County is pleased to announce that it has been approved to receive a $225,000 COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative Grant, made possible through a partnership between Lilly Endowment,…

June 3, 2020

Health

Logansport Memorial’s phased re-opening continues beginning June 1, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital On Monday, June 1, Governor Holcomb has declared that Cass County can move into Stage 3 of his “Back on Track Indiana” plan. Highlights of Stage 3 include: Allowing for additional public spaces…

May 31, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb announces nearly $44 million to aid economic recovery effort

INDIANAPOLIS – On Friday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced several new economic recovery initiatives designed to bolster critical relief efforts while encouraging long-term planning and investments to stimulate Indiana’s economy well into the future. Through these initiatives, the state will allocate…

May 31, 2020

Health

May 29, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

Today’s update at coronavirus.in.gov shows 1589 cases of COVID-19 to date in Cass County, which is an increase of 0 from yesterday, and 3826 tests. The ISDH dashboard reports a total of 7 COVID-19 deaths in Cass County. The Regenstrief…

May 29, 2020

Community

Libraries in Cass County announce re-opening plans

LOGANSPORT-CASS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Logansport and Galveston Libraries will provide limited days of service beginning Monday, June 1. Both libraries will open to the public for normal operating hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the next two weeks.…

May 28, 2020

State

Governor announces next stage to safely reopen Indiana

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb 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…

May 21, 2020

Education

Ivy Tech Kokomo supporters donate $20,400 for student COVID-19 Relief Fund

SOURCE: News release from Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area KOKOMO, Ind. – Supporters of Ivy Tech Community College throughout the Kokomo Service Area rose to a challenge last month, donating a total of $20,400 for the Ivy Tech…

May 20, 2020

Health

May 20, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The ISDH map shows 1564 total cases to date and 6 deaths for Cass County. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 581 additional Hoosiers…

May 20, 2020

State

Governor’s “Back on Track Indiana” plan calls for Cass County to move to Stage 3 on June 1, 2020

NOTE: Please read the updated press release from the Governor’s Office here. Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Cass County is one of three Indiana counties that will move to Stage 3 of the Back on Track Indiana…

May 20, 2020

Health

May 19, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: Today’s update shows a total of 1560 cases of COVID-19 to date in Cass County and 6 deaths. That is an increase of 8 cases and 1 death since yesterday’s update. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of…

May 19, 2020

Community

Additional assistance arriving soon for Hoosier families whose children receive free and reduced-cost meals at school, via the “Pandemic EBT” program

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning…

May 19, 2020

Community

Logansport Memorial Hospital and South Bend Medical Foundation looking for recovered COVID-19 donors for convalescent plasma

SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital South Bend Medical Foundation, in partnership with Logansport Memorial Hospital, is looking for people who have fully recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma for an investigational treatment option to help current patients with…

May 18, 2020

Community

Logansport City Building re-opening

As of today, May 18, 2020, Cass County has entered phase 2 of Governor Eric Holcomb’s 5 stage roadmap for reopening. As a result, the Logansport City Building and outside offices are now open for limited public access. This does…

May 18, 2020

Health

May 16, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The state map shows 1,553 cases for Cass County, an increase of 2 since Friday. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 656 additional Hoosiers…

May 16, 2020

Community, Health

Logansport Memorial Hospital prepares for a phased re-opening

As the number of COVID-19 cases begins to stabilize in our community, Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) is looking ahead and preparing to re-open in our new environment. Logansport Memorial Hospital has worked with state legislators from our district to confirm…

May 15, 2020

Health

May 14, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: ISDH shows 1546 cases to date in Cass County, up from 1544 yesterday. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 634 additional Hoosiers have been…

May 14, 2020

Health

May 11, 2020 Update from Indiana State Department of Health

NOTE: The map shows 1524 total positive cases for Cass County as of Monday, May 11, up from 1,520 on Sunday. SOURCE: News release from Indiana State Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today…

May 11, 2020

State

DWD Facebook Live Event on May 13, 2020: Guidance on Returning to Work

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Workforce Development INDIANAPOLIS – With numerous Indiana businesses opening back up and employees getting called back to work, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is hosting a Facebook live event for employers…

May 8, 2020

State

DNR properties resume entrance fees, reopen riding trails and restrooms

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Natural Resources Turkey Run, Shades and Indiana Dunes state parks, and Deam Lake and Starve Hollow state recreation areas will resume collecting entrance fees tomorrow. All other DNR properties will resume charging entrance…

May 8, 2020

State

Gov. Holcomb signs executive order extending BMV deadlines through June 4, 2020

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed Executive Order 20-27 to further extend Bureau of Motor Vehicles renewal deadlines. Driver’s licenses, identification cards and vehicle registrations that expire…

May 8, 2020