The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Saturday reported three new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 15 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. All but one are adults. The new cases involve residents of Marion, LaPorte and Wells counties and have…
In an effort to provide guidance and reduce unnecessary trips to the ER, Convenient Care centers and doctor’s offices, Witham Health Services will launch a 24/7 Hotline effective Monday, 3/16/20 at 7:00 a.m. that will provide a free phone screening for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Witham Health Services will also offer a drive-through Community Viral Screening beginning…
ue to a rise in the number of reported cases of COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses, Indiana University Health is implementing updated visitor restrictions to protect patients and prevent further spreading. Beginning Sunday, March 15, 2020, no visitors will be permitted at IU Health hospitals. Exceptions will be considered in the following areas where…
Due to the number of schools closing after today for an extended period of time, it has become apparent the IHSAA boys basketball tournament series cannot be completed as scheduled. Subsequently, the boys basketball tournament is postponed immediately. Because of the unprecedented nature of these circumstances, we will issue full refunds to all stations as soon…
Lebanon Community Schools and Zionsville Community Schools closed their building at 6 p.m. Thursday due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns. The buildings will remain closed through spring break. According to the Indianapolis Star, students will have no classes Friday and both district will do eLearning starting Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, when spring break…
The Clinton County School Safety Commission, which comprises the four Clinton County school systems, issued a letter Thursday following a meeting to discuss the coronavirus. The following is that letter. The four Clinton County school systems met to prepare for dealing with the COVID-19 virus as it may impact our local school corporations. Clinton County…
Stephen Glover, President of Glover’s Ice Cream, is retiring after leading the company since 1991. Glover’s Ice Cream was started in 1925 by Foster Glover, Steve’s Grandfather. Steve’s father, Bob Glover took over in 1971 upon Foster’s death. Bob’s son Stephen stepped in as President in 1991 upon Bob’s retirement. Stephen’s wife Kathy worked many…
Commissioner Bobby Cox announced Thursday that the remaining games in the IHSAA boys basketball state tournament will continue as scheduled but with limited spectators in attendance as Indiana seeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The IHSAA continues to monitor the impact of COV-19 around our state. Our primary focus has been…
The Shine 99 Woman’s Fair has been postponed. The event was scheduled for 5 to 9 PM tonight at the Elite Banquet & Conference Center in Kokomo. Out of an abundance of caution, Kaspar Media decided to reschedule the event. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now in the Kokomo Area. We want to thank our Corporate…
The legislative session concluded Wednesday, with the General Assembly passing a number of measures to help Hoosiers by assisting veterans, improving health care price transparency and supporting Hoosier schools, among other topics, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). Assisting veterans in Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 427, which Buchanan authored, will streamline the occupational license process…
