Lancers Finish The Marathon, Reach $12K
WINONA LAKE – Grace College completed a remarkable seven-day running marathon that banked $12,000 for local relief agencies in the fight against COVID-19.
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Kosciusko County Records First COVID-19 Death
WARSAW – Kosciusko County has recorded its first death from COVID-19. County Health Officer William Remington announced the development at a news conference at Warsaw City Hall Wednesday morning, April 8. He described the victim as a man in his 70s and said he died in a local hospital. … Read More
Annual Milford Fest Cancelled for 2020
MILFORD — Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Milford Fest Committee of the Milford Lions Club has decided to cancel Milford Fest 2020 that was scheduled for Saturday, May 23. “This was a difficult decision, but the safety and health of our community and our festival guests is … Read More
First COVID-19 Death Reported In Kosciusko County
WARSAW – A Kosciusko County man has died from COVID-19. This case is the first COVID-19 virus-related death in the county. The death was announced by Kosciusko County Health Officer Dr. William Remington. According to Remington, the man was in his 70s and died at a local hospital. … Read More
Chambers Encourage Residents To Shine A Light
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee and North Webster-Tippecanoe chambers of commerce are partnering together and asking their communities to #UNITEWITHLIGHT. From 8-9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, all chamber and community members are asked to turn on any kind of light — whether it be an outside light, battery-operated … Read More
No New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Kosciusko County
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department reported that as of noon Tuesday, April 7, no new positive COVID-19 cases have been reported. This leaves Kosciusko at a total case count of 14 positive cases. Common symptoms of COVID-19 include a high fever, cough or sore throat, shortness … Read More
More Than 5,500 Hoosiers Test Positive For COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 5,500 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 139 on Monday morning to 173 on Tuesday, April 7. The number of positive cases in … Read More
Pierceton Council To Hold Meetings With Limited Attendance
PIERCETON — The Town of Pierceton announced changes for the next two town council meetings. The town council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13; and 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 1. Both meetings will be held in the Community Building at 105 Walnut St., Pierceton. Attendance will be … Read More
Gov. Holcomb Announces Closure Of Campgrounds
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said state parks would close. INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb announced during a press conference on Monday, April 6, that all Indiana campgrounds are ordered to close in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Holcomb signed an executive … Read More
Whitley Records First Virus Death, Kosciusko Sees Number Of Cases Rise
WARSAW – Whitley County has recorded its first death from coronavirus. Meanwhile, Kosciusko County’s number of positive cases rose to 14, according to the Kosciusko County Health Department. The death in Whitley was reported by the Whitley County Health Department. The deceased was a man in his late … Read More
More Than 26,000 Hoosiers Tested For COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 26,000 tests for COVID-19 have been administered throughout Indiana. The number of deaths increased to 139, as of Monday morning, April 6, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Total positive cases increased to 4,944. Locally, Kosciusko County has 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19. … Read More
Unemployment Claims Rise Tenfold In Kosciusko County
WARSAW — Kosciusko County and much of Indiana saw the number of unemployment claims in March skyrocket in late March. Kosciusko County saw a huge jump in claims filed for the week ending March 21 with 468 initial claims – a 1,237% increase from last year, according to … Read More
More Than 4,000 Hoosiers Test Positive For COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 4,000 Hoosiers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 101 on Friday morning to 127 on Saturday evening. The number of positive cases in Indiana … Read More
Gov. Holcomb Extends Stay-At-Home Order For Two Weeks
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb announced on Friday, April 3, that Indiana has been granted a federal major disaster declaration, which provides funds to help communities recover from COVID-19. The funding can be used to cover costs of emergency needs including crisis counseling, food programs, temporary shelters, protective … Read More
Message From City Leaders: Stop Congregating
WARSAW – City officials are pleading with residents to stay home when possible and stop congregating in public as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to rise locally. In a news conference Friday morning, April 3, Mayor Joe Thallemer and Police Chief Scott Whitaker both made … Read More
More Than 100 Hoosiers Have Died From COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — More than 100 Hoosiers have died due to COVID-19, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 78 on Thursday to 101 on Friday morning. The number of positive cases in Indiana totals … Read More