Local organizations launch ‘Encouragement Campaign’ to support front line workers, businesses
Several local organizations have launched a project – “Gift Cards for Thanks” – to support Grant County’s frontline workers and to give the local economy a boost at the same time. “We’ve known for many years that
Grant County at six COVID-19 deaths, 103 cases
There are now 103 positive cases of COVID-19 in Grant County, with six deaths, as of Thursday morning. According to the Indiana State Dept. of Health on Wednesday, across the state another 394 Hoosiers have tested positive
IU Kokomo celebrates Sustainability Week online
The following is a press release from IU Kokomo Taking care of the earth goes on — even during a global pandemic. That’s why, when Indiana University Kokomo classes transitioned to remote instruction because of the Covid-19
Tyson Foods plant in Logansport to test thousands of employees amid outbreak
The Tyson Foods plant in Logansport will be closed–to allow 22-hundred employees to be tested for coronavirus infection. Production was suspended for one day Monday for deep cleaning and sanitizing. Since then, the plant has been running
Indiana Election Division launching online absentee ballot application this week
You should be able to request an absentee ballot online by the end of the week. The Indiana Election Division says it’s testing an online application at indianavoters.com, and expects the link to go live on Thursday
City of Marion to resume collecting yard waste
The City of Marion will begin picking up yard waste again today. Due to COVID-19, the city’s employees will be working solo. In a press release, the city said it’s urging residents to make sure the yard
VP Mike Pence to visit Kokomo GM plant
Vice President Mike Pence will be visiting Kokomo next week. On Thursday, April 30, the Vice President will visit Kokomo’s GM plant to highlight the production of ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic. Later that evening, the Vice