Anderson Mayor cancels 4th of July parade, fireworks amid pandemic
Many events planned for this summer in Anderson have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a released statement, Mayor Thomas Broderick says he is “disappointed” that the crisis “makes it necessary” to cancel activities like
Black Caucus: Chronic health conditions, racism make African-Americans more susceptible to COVID-19
African-Americans make up about nine percent of Indiana’s population, but about 20 percent of the people who have died from coronavirus. The Indiana Legislative Black Caucus has some suggestions to try and cut down on that disproportionate
United Way of Grant County gives $13K in COVID-19 relief to 10 organizations
The United Way of Grant County has released $13,000 of funding from the COVID Assistance Fund to 10 organizations in Grant County. According to the United Way of Grant County, the funding assistance will serve individuals that
Grant County adds two more COVID-19 cases, total brought to 39
Now 39 Grant County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning, according to Grant County Public Health Nurse Amber Turner. There remain 2 deaths. This is up from 37 cases on Monday. According to
Despite OPEC deal, gas prices expected to remain low amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic continues to keep gas prices low, despite a recent deal from OPEC to cut oil production. “Good news for consumers- contrary to popular belief, an OPEC deal over the weekend to cut oil production
Eli Lilly testing arthritis treatment to potentially help COVID-19 patients
Eli Lilly is testing one of its treatments for rheumatoid arthritis to see if can help coronavirus patients. The company has announced it will begin clinical trials this month on the drug baricitinib on patients in the
MHS plans virtual graduation ceremony for Class of 2020
Marion High School is in the process of planning a virtual graduation for next month. MHS asked members of the Class of 2020 to weigh in on options for their graduation since the traditional ceremony has been
Ex-Grant County Jail employee facing sexual misconduct with inmate, trafficking charges
A former kitchen employee at the Grant County Jail is now facing charges for having an inappropriate relationship with a jail inmate. According to court documents, 50-year-old Rhonda Hodge would go off-camera into a restroom with inmate
Purdue Fast Start program offers giant leaps in opportunity, savings
Purdue has launched a “Fast Start” program to help save promising Indiana students money while offering them more opportunity. Fast Start, created by Purdue in partnership with the philanthropic online learning program Modern States, is designed to
Indiana’s economic damage from pandemic is starting to be seen
The economic damage of the coronavirus pandemic is starting to come into focus. After outperforming the budget seven months in a row, Indiana missed last month’s target by $63 million, after the state shut down for the