Indiana COVID-19 Data

as of 11:59 pm, Nov. 11

230,965 positive cases, 4,563 deaths

3,370,098 total tests administered

10.5% 7-day positivity rate (all tests)

20.4% 7-day positivity rate (unique individuals)

 All 92 counties have confirmed cases (as of April 12)

The ISHD provides a daily map of the state's counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. That information, along with number of tests each county has conducted to date,appears on the

ISHD's dashboard map

 

Pulaski County

291 cases - 10 deaths 

2,977 tested (27 new)

7-day positivity rate - 12.4% (all tests)

7-day positivity rate - 18.8% (unique individuals)

Pulaski County Case Timeline

April 5: First case reported

April 22: 3 cases reported

April 23: 3 cases reported

April 24: 2 cases reported

April 25: 4 cases reported

April 26: 5 cases reported

April 27: 3 cases reported

April 28: 2 cases reported

April 29: 0 cases reported

April 30: 2 cases reported

May 1: 1 case reported

May 2: 3 cases reported

May 3-4: 0 cases reported

May 5: 2 cases reported

May 6: 2 cases reported

May 7: 0 cases reported

May 8: 1 case reported

May 9-16: 0 cases reported

May 17: 1 case reported

May 18: 0 cases reported

May 19: 2 cases reported

May 20-22: 0 cases reported

May 23: 2 cases reported

May 24-25: 0 cases reported

May 26: 1 case reported

May 27: 1 case reported

May 28: 5 cases reported

May 29 -31: 0 cases reported

June 1: 2 cases reported; first death recorded

June 2: 2 cases reported

June 3-4: 0 cases reported

June 5: 1 case reported

June 6-7: 0 cases reported

June 8: 1 case reported

June 9-12: 0 cases reported

June 13: 1 case reported

June 14-18: 0 cases reported

June 19: 1 case reported

June 20-24: 0 cases reported

June 25: 1 case reported

June 26-28: 0 cases reported

June 29: 4 cases reported

June 30: 3 cases reported

July 1-2: 0 cases reported

July 3: 2 cases reported

July 4: 0 cases reported

July 5: 2 cases reported

July 6-14: 0 cases reported

July 15: 1 case reported

July 16-20: 0 cases reported

July 21: 2 cases reported

July 22-28: 0 cases reported

July 29: 1 case reported

July 30: 0 cases reported

July 31: 1 case reported

Aug. 1-3: 0 cases reported

Aug. 4: 5 cases reported

Aug. 5-6: 0 cases reported

Aug. 7: 3 cases reported

Aug. 8: 1 case reported

Aug. 9: 0 cases reported

Aug. 10: 1 case reported

Aug. 11: 1 case reported

Aug. 12: 2 cases reported

Aug. 13-14: 0 cases reported

Aug. 15: 3 cases reported

Aug. 16: 0 cases reported

Aug. 17: 3 cases reported

Aug. 18-19: 0 cases reported

Aug. 20: 1 case reported

Aug. 21-22: 0 cases reported

Aug. 23: 1 case reported

Aug. 24: 0 cases reported

Aug. 25: 1 case reported

Aug. 26-27: 0 cases reported

Aug. 28: 5 cases reported

Aug. 29: 1 case reported

Aug. 30: 1 case reported

Aug. 31 - Sept. 1: 0 cases reported

Sept. 2: 3 cases reported

Sept. 3: 0 cases reported

Sept. 4: 1 case reported

Sept. 5-7: 0 cases reported

Sept. 8: 1 case reported

Sept. 9: 0 cases reported

Sept. 10: 1 case reported

Sept. 11: 1 case reported

Sept. 12: 3 cases reported

Sept. 13-16: 0 case reported

Sept. 17: 1 case reported

Sept. 18: 0 cases reported

Sept. 19: 1 case reported

Sept. 20-22: 0 cases reported

Sept. 23: 1 case reported

Sept. 24: 1 case reported

Sept. 25-26: 0 cases reported

Sept. 27: 1 case reported

Sept. 28-30: 0 cases reported

Oct. 1: 0 cases reported

Oct. 2: 2 cases reported

Oct. 3-4: 0 cases reported

Oct. 5: 1 case reported

Oct. 6-7: 0 cases reported

Oct. 8: 2 cases reported

Oct. 9: 2 cases reported

Oct. 10: 1 case reported

Oct. 11: 2 cases reported

Oct. 12: 0 cases reported

Oct. 13: 1 new case reported

Oct. 14: 1 new case reported

Oct. 15: 5 new cases reported

Oct. 16: 8 new cases reported

Oct. 17: 1 new case reported

Oct. 18: 3 new cases reported

Oct. 19: 4 new cases reported

Oct. 20: 1 new case reported

Oct. 21: 4 new cases reported

Oct. 22: 4 new cases, 1 death reported

Oct. 23: 4 new cases reported

Oct. 24: 10 new cases, 1 death reported

Oct. 25: 5 new cases reported

Oct. 26: 5 new cases, 1 death reported

Oct. 27: 3 new cases reported

Oct. 28: 6 new cases reported

Oct. 29: 1 new case reported

Oct. 30: 7 new cases reported

Oct. 31: 4 new cases reported

Nov. 1: 5 new cases reported

Nov. 2: 9 new cases, 2 deaths reported

Nov. 3: 7 new cases

Nov. 4: 8 new cases, 1 death reported

Nov. 5: 8 new cases reported

Nov. 6: 13 new cases, 1 death reported

Nov. 7: 8 new cases, 2 deaths reported

Nov. 8: 9 new cases reported

Nov. 9: 14 new cases reported

Nov. 10: 5 new cases reported

Nov. 11: 12 new cases reported

Surrounding Counties

Jasper: 1,060cases (28 new), 7 deaths

Starke: 694 cases (17 new), 16 deaths

Marshall: 2,205 cases (44 new), 33 deaths

Fulton: 592 cases (14 new), 14 deaths

Cass: 2,645 cases (29 new), 27 deaths

White: 900 cases (18 new), 19 deaths

 

Pulaski County

Report of COVID-19 Demographics

Data includes cases reported through Oct. 14:

  • Confirmed Cases: 126
  • Deaths: 1
  • Age Range: 4 to 91 years old
  • Average Age: 46 years old
  • Breakdown of cases by age range:
  • Over 60 = 36
  • 50-59 = 20
  • 40-49 = 19
  • 30-39 = 10
  • 20-29 = 28
  • Under 19 = 13
  • Male: 67
  • Female: 59

Of the 126 cases, 11 have developed symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. 

The county health department reports it continues to see a high rate of positivity in households and families. Transmission also continues from group gatherings where masks and/or social distancing are not being maintained.

Reported by Pulaski County Incident Management Team

Another 250 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by the state and occurred over multiple days

To date, 1,876,317 unique individuals have been tested in Indiana, up from 1,853,700 on Wednesday. A total of 3,370,098 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the state Department of Health since Feb. 26.

COVID-19 patients account of 31% of the state's ICU beds in use; with 22.3% of ICU beds remaining available in Indiana. The statewide COVID-19 hospital census stands at 2,569.

The state Department of Health will offer free drive-thru clinics from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations this week:

Tuesday-Friday:
Tell City
Corner of Franklin St. and 16th St.

Tuesday-Saturday:
Crown Point
Lake County Health Department
2900 W. 93rd Ave.

Rising Sun
Rising Sun Church of Christ
315 N. High St.

Bedford
Lawrence County Fairgrounds
11261 US Highway 50 W.
 

For complete details, or to find other testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link.

 

Free for Pulaski County residents: Cass County Health Department COVID-19 Testing at 1616 Smith Street, Logansport; (574) 753-7760. These tests will be offered until further notice. 

Mon/Thurs /Fri  - from 7:45 am – 2 pm

Tues/Wed - from 12 noon to 6 pm

Saturday dates and times TBA1

 

In Indiana statewide demographics: the age 20-29 age group accounts for 19.4% of Hoosier positive COVID-19 cases. Children and youths ages 0-19 make up 13.5% of cases. Those age 30-59 account for 43.7% of cases. Those age 60 and over account for 23.3% of Indiana corona virus cases, but make up 92.1% of the deaths; with those over age 80 accounting for over half of total deaths. (As of Nov. 10)

 


Timeline

of Indiana reported COVID-19 cases

 

March 6: first case reported (in Marion County)

March 7-10: 5 new cases; 6 total

March 11: 4 new cases; 10 total

March 12: 2 new; 12 total

March 13: 0 new; 12 total

March 14: 3 new; 15 total

March 15: 4 new; 19 total

March 16: 5 new; 24 total - first death reported

March 17: 6 new; 30 total - second death 

March 18: 9 new; 39 total

March 19: 17 new; 56 total

March 20: 23 new; 79 total - third death

March 21: 47 new; 126 total - fourth death

March 22: 76 new; 201 total

March 23: 58 new; 259 total - 3 deaths 

March 24: 107 new; 365 total - 5 deaths 

March 25: 115 new; 477 total - 2 deaths 

March 26: 170 new; 645 total - 3 deaths 

March 27: 338 new; 981 total - 7 deaths 

March 28: 338 new; 1,232 total - 7 deaths 

March 29: 290 new; 1,514 total - 1 death 

March 30: 273 new: 1,786 total - 3 deaths

March 31: 374 new; 2,159 total - 14 deaths

 

April 1: 409 new; 2,565 total - 16 deaths 

April 2: 474 new; 3,039 total - 13 deaths 

April 3: 408 new; 3,437 total - 24 deaths 

April 4: 523 new; 3,953 total - 14 deaths 

April 5: 464 new; 4,411 total - 11 deaths 

April 6: 536 new; 4,944 total - 12 deaths

April 7: 568 new; 5,507 total - 34 deaths

April 8: 439 new; 5,943 total - 30 deaths

April 9: 430 new; 6,351 total - 42 deaths

April 10: 568 new; 6,907 total - 55 deaths

April 11: 537 new; 7,435 total - 30 deaths

April 12: 508 new; 7,928 total - 13 deaths

April 13: 331 new; 8,236 total - 7 deaths

April 14: 313 new; 8,527 total - 37 deaths

April 15: 440 new; 8,955 total - 49 deaths

April 16: 611 new; 9,542 total - 41 deaths

April 17: 642 new; 10,154 total - 42 deaths

April 18: 529 new; 10,641 total - 26 deaths

April 19: 577 new; 11,210 total - 17 deaths

April 20: 505 new; 11,686 total - 7 deaths

April 21: 431 new, 12,097 total - 61 deaths

April 22: 394 new; 12,438 total - 31 deaths

April 23: 612 new; 13,039 total - 45 deaths

April 24: 656 new; 13,680 total - 35 deaths

April 25: 718 new; 14,395 total - 44 deaths

April 26: 634 new; 15,012 total - 29 deaths

April 27: 650 new; 16,588 total - 57 deaths

April 28: 605 new; 17,182 total - 63 deaths

April 29: 669 new: 17,835 total - 44 deaths

April 30, 815 new; 18,630 total - 55 deaths

 

May 1: 676 new; 19, 295 total - 53 deaths

May 2: 645 new; 19, 933 total - 17 deaths

May 3: 583 new; 20,507 total - 19 deaths

May 4: 532 new; 21,015 total - 34 deaths

May 5: 541 new; 21,033 total - 62 deaths

May 6: 862 new; 21,870 total - 51 deaths

May 7: 675 new; 23,146 total - 33 deaths

May 8: 606 new; 23,732 total - 34 deaths

May 9: 402 new; 24, 126 total - 17 deaths

May 10: 511 new, 24,627 total - 32 deaths

May 11: 566 new, 25,127 total - 33 deaths

May 12: 409 new; 25,473 total - 38 deaths

May 13: 634 new; 26,053 total - 26 deaths

May 14: 614 new; 26,655 total - 42 deaths

May 15: 656 new; 27,280 total - 46 deaths

May 16: 511 new; 27,778 total - 11 deaths

May 17: 492 new; 28,255 total - 14 deaths

May 18: 481 new; 28,705 total - 57 deaths

May 19: 581 new; 29,274 total - 38 deaths

May 20: 676 new, 29,936 total - 48 deaths

May 21: 472 new, 30,388 total - 31 deaths

May 22: 502 new, 30,890 total - 4 deaths

May 23: 486 new, 31,376 total - 12 deaths

May 24: 354 new; 31,715 total - 8 deaths

May 25: 373 new; 32,078 total - 18 deaths

May 26: 370 new; 32,437 total - 21 deaths

May 27: 646 new; 33,068 total - 37 deaths

May 28: 521 new; 33,558 total - 40 deaths

May 29: 693 new; 34,211 total - 13 deaths

May 30: 390 new; 34,538 total - 10 deaths

May 31: 292 new; 34,830 total - 9 deaths

 

June 1: 430 new; 35,237 total - 46 deaths

June 2: 511 new; 35,712 total - 10 deaths

June 3: 452 new; 36,096 total - 20 deaths

June 4: 533 new; 36,578 total - 27 deaths

June 5: 442 new; 36,997 total - 32 deaths

June 6: 417 new; 37,397 total - 11 deaths

June 7: 244 new; 37,623 total - 14 deaths

June 8: 430 new, 38,033 total - 23 deaths

June 9: 339 new; 38,337 total - 15 deaths

June 10: 449 new; 38,748 total - 25 deaths

June 11: 452 new; 39,146 total - 16 deaths

June 12: 432 new, 39,543 total - 17 deaths

June 13: 407 new, 39,909 total - 9 deaths

June 14: 533 new, 40,430 total - 11 deaths

June 15: 440 new, 40,786 total - 14 deaths

June 16: 264 new, 41,013 total - 24 deaths

June 17: 584 new, 41,438 total - 15 deaths

June 18: 389 new, 41,746 total - 23 deaths

June 19: 411 new, 42,061 total - 19 deaths

June 20: 393 new, 42,423 total  - 5 deaths

June 21: 277 new, 42,633 total - 13 deaths

June 22: 331 new, 42,871 total - 14 deaths

June 23: 281 new, 43,140 total - 9 deaths

June 24: 523 new, 43,655 total - 9 deaths

June 25: 510 new, 44,140 total - 9 deaths

June 26: 496 new, 44,575 total - 21 deaths

June 27: 362 new, 44,930 total - 3 deaths

June 29: 312 new, 45,228 total - 5 deaths

June 30: 385 new, 45,594 total - 16 deaths

 

July 1: 371 new, 45,952 total - 8 deaths

July 2: 453 new, 46,387 total - 13 deaths 

July 3: 541 new, 46,915 total - 19 deaths*

July 4: 522 new, 47,432 total - 6 deaths 

July 5: 596 new, 48,008 total - 6 deaths 

July 6: 330 new, 48,331 total - 5 deaths

July 7: 314 new, 48,626 total - 19 deaths

July 8: 455 new, 49,063 total - 15 deaths

July 9: 521 new, 49,575 total - 7 deaths

July 10: 748 new, 50,300 total - 9 deaths

July 11: 793 new, 51,079 total - 8 deaths

July 12: 560 new, 51,612 total - 4 deaths

July 13: 452 new, 52,037 total - 2 deaths

July 14: 662 new, 52,685 total - 13 deaths

July 15: 700 new, 53,370 total - 10 death

July 16: 735 new, 54,080 total - 10 deaths

July 17: 747 new, 54,813 total - 8 deaths

July 18: 855 new, 55,654 total - 17 deaths

July 19: 927 new, 56,571 total - 2 deaths

July 20: 658 new, 57,206 total - 3 deaths

July 21: 734 new; 57,916 total - 20 deaths

July 22: 763 new; 58,673 total - 14 deaths

July 23: 954 new; 59,602 total - 17 deaths

July 24: 1,011 new; 60,598 total - 4 deaths

July 25: 934 new, 61,520 total - 11 deaths

July 26: 860 new, 62,372 total - 8 deaths

July 27: 561 new, 62,907 total - 3 deaths

July 28: 809 new, 63,678 total - 16 deaths

July 29: 630 new, 64,299 total - 8 deaths

July 30: 970 new, 65,253 total - 13 deaths

July 31: 912 new, 66,154 total - 19 deaths

Aug. 1: 989 new, 67,122 total - 6 deaths

Aug. 2: 784 new, 67,857 total - 4 deaths

Aug. 3: 582 new, 68,433 total - 5 deaths

Aug. 4: 836 new; 69,255 total - 14 deaths

Aug. 5: 740 new; 69,975 total - 12 deaths

Aug. 6: 1,051 new; 71,015 total - 6 deaths

Aug. 7: 1,253 new; 72,254 total - 10 deaths

Aug. 8: 1,036 new, 73,287 total - 13 deaths

Aug. 9: 1,048 new, 74,328 total - 1 death

Aug. 10: 673 new, 74,992 total - 3 deaths

Aug. 11: 884 new, 75,862 total - 25 deaths

Aug. 12: 671 new, 76,522 total - 15 deaths

Aug. 13: 1,046 new, 77,565 total - 20 deaths

Aug. 14: 1,079 new, 78,632 total - 8 deaths

Aug. 15: 1,096 new, 79,676 total - 15 deaths

Aug. 16: 750 new, 80,415 total - 3 deaths

Aug. 17: 603 new; 81,006 total - 6 deaths

Aug. 18: 850 new; 81,847 total - 28 deaths

Aug. 19: 506 new; 82,336 total - 14 deaths

Aug. 20: 955 new; 83,277 total - 11 deaths

Aug. 21: 1,050 new, 84,317 total - 13 deaths

Aug. 22: 1,010 new, 85,317 total - 9 deaths

Aug. 23: 618 new, 85,932 total - 2 deaths

Aug. 24: 688 new, 87,592 total - 5 deaths

Aug. 25: 841 new, 88,421 total - 15 deaths

Aug. 26: 971 new, 89,359 total - 18 deaths

Aug. 27: 1,164 new, 90,504 total - 6 deaths

Aug. 28: 832 new, 91,313 total - 11 deaths

Aug. 29: 1,140 new, 92,434 total - 8 deaths

Aug. 30: 880 new, 93,313 total - 6 deaths

Aug. 31: 897 new, 94,196 total - 5 deaths

 

Sept. 1: 621 new, 94,891 total - 16 deaths

Sept. 2: 871 new; 95,750 total - 13 deaths

Sept. 3: 1,110 new, 96,854 total - 4 deaths

Sept. 4: 1,044 new, 97,884 total - 17 deaths

Sept. 5: 1,085 new, 98,961 total - 11 deaths

Sept. 6: 851 new, 99,804 total - 2 deaths

Sept. 7: 596 new, 100,394 total - 4 deaths

Sept. 8: 394 new, 100,780 total - 12 deaths

Sept. 9: 720 new, 101,485 total - 17 deaths

Sept. 10: 764 new, 102,243 total - 13 deaths

Sept. 11: 1,282 new, 103,505 total - 10 deaths

Sept. 12: 1,076 new, 104,561 total - 17 deaths

Sept. 13: 1,249 new, 105,804 total - 1 death

Sept. 14: 755 new, 106,540 total - 2 deaths

Sept. 15: 758 new, 107,229 total - 20 deaths

Sept. 16: 624 new, 107,809 total - 12 deaths

Sept. 17: 850 new, 108,646 total - 6 deaths

Sept. 18: 1,499 new, 109,683 total - 17 deaths

Sept. 19: 1,104 new, 110,759 total - 9 deaths

Sept. 20: 756 new, 111,505 total - 3 deaths

Sept. 21: 535 new, 112,027 total - 7 deaths

Sept. 22: 652 new, 112,626 total - 9 deaths

Sept. 23: 728 new, 113,337 total - 10 deaths

Sept. 24: 920 new; 114,236 total - 17 deaths

Sept. 25: 1,195 new; 115,407 total - 18 deaths

Sept. 26: 1,143 new; 116, 550 total - 3 deaths

Sept. 27: 921 new; 117,450 total - 3 deaths

Sept. 28: 879 new, 118,322 total - 11 deaths

Sept. 29: 761 new, 119,066 total - 20 deaths

Sept. 30: 965 new, 120,019 total - 20 deaths

 

Oct. 1: 1,171 new, 121,176 total - 13 deaths

Oct. 2: 1,495 new, 122,640 total - 13 deaths

Oct. 3: 1,429 new; 124,059 total - 13 deaths

Oct. 4: 1,096 new; 125,146 total - 5 deaths

Oct. 5: 835 new; 125,976 total - 7 deaths

Oct. 6: 990 new; 126,946 total - 30 deaths

Oct. 7: 1,302 new; 128,227 total - 17 deaths

Oct. 8: 1,488 new; 129,677 total - 16 deaths

Oct. 9: 1,832 new; 131,493 total - 19 deaths

Oct. 10: 1,945 new, 133,411 total - 21 deaths

Oct. 11: 1,579 new; 134,981 total - 7 deaths

Oct. 12: 1,581 new; 136,555 total - 6 deaths

Oct. 13: 1,569 new; 138,104 total - 27 deaths

Oct. 14: 1,172 new; 139, 269 total - 14 deaths

Oct. 15: 1,962 new; 141,212 total - 23 deaths

Oct. 16: 2,328 new; 143,495 total - 22 deaths

Oct. 17: 2,521 new; 145,977 total - 31 deaths

Oct. 18: 1,629 new; 147,582 total - 19 deaths

Oct. 19: 1,589 new; 149,166 total - 23 deaths

Oct. 20: 1,551 new; 150,664 total - 48 deaths

Oct. 21: 1,766 new; 152,396 total - 15 deaths

Oct. 22: 2,880 new; 155,246 total - 42 deaths

Oct. 23: 2,519 new; 157,713 total - 27 deaths

Oct. 24: 2,765 new; 160,454 total - 24 deaths

Oct. 25: 2,175 new; 162,607 total - 12 deaths

Oct. 26: 2,009 new; 164,581 total - 13 deaths

Oct. 27: 2,062 new; 166,564 total - 51 deaths

Oct. 28: 2,587 new; 169,112 total - 33 deaths

Oct. 29: 3,649 new; 172,730 total - 33 deaths

Oct. 30: 3,205 new; 175,893 total - 26 deaths

Oct. 31: 3,505 new; 179,358 total - 46 deaths

 

Nov. 1: 2,787 new; 182,108 total - 28 deaths

Nov. 2: 3,080 new, 185,185 total - 26 deaths

Nov. 3: 2,951 new; 188,066 total - 50 deaths

Nov. 4: 3,756 new; 191,764 total - 25 deaths

Nov. 5: 4,462 new; 196,176 total - 45 deaths

Nov. 6: 4,714 new; 200,823 total - 37 deaths

Nov. 7: 5,007 new; 205,722 total - 43 deaths

Nov. 8: 4,689 new, 210,374 total - 36 deaths

Nov. 9: 4,213 new, 214,509 total - 34 deaths

Nov. 10: 4,879 new, 219,338 total - 63 deaths

Nov. 11: 5,156 new, 224,374 total - 31 deaths

Nov. 12: 6,654 new, 230,965 total - 51 deaths

 

This timeline reflects cases reported on the dates listed. ISDH revises these numbers as it receives additional reports, and this updated information can be viewed on its dashboard.

Totals shown here will not add up, due to corrections to previous reports

 

*includes 11 deaths in Allen County occurring between April 19 and June 22 that were not initially reported to ISDH.

 

 

 

 

Local News Briefs

Indiana Election Division to perform voter list maintenance

In the absence of an election in 2025, the Indiana Election Division will perform routine voter list maintenance in an effort to maintain accurate voter rolls, reports Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny.

 Beginning mid-May, registered voters with an “active” voter status will receive the first in a series of two postcards to verify the registered voter’s correct address. If the information on the post card is correct, the registered voter does not need to take any action.

I-65 to have overnight lane closures near State Road 14

 JASPER COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will have overnight lane closures on I-65 from mile marker 217 to 223 (between SR 10 and SR 114) beginning on or after Monday, May 12.

I-65 will be reduced to one lane in the area where work is occurring during the overnight hours of approximately 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Work will be ongoing through mid-October.

Spring property taxes due Monday, May 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the spring installment of property taxes are due Monday, May 12.

The taxes may be paid at the County Building (Rm. 307) or County Highway Garage in Winamac, or at several banks around the county.

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

PCPL lists activities, programs for May

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for May. They include restorative yoga classes, adult canvas painting, and the opening celebration of the Story Trail at the park.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us

 

Indiana News

61 Pulaski County students earn Ivy Tech degrees, certificates

KOKOMO (May 9) - Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area, which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Loganspor and Peru, celebrated the Class of 2025 with three commencement ceremonies Friday, May 9.

The events, divided by schools, honored 1,128 students who are expected to have completed work on 1,432 degrees and certificates by the end of the Fall 2024 and Spring and Summer 2025 terms.

Gov. Braun signs HB1144

INDIANAPOLIS (May 6) – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed HB1144 which will make some adjustments in the state’s court systems.

Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made late last month to the proposed bill approved by both the state house and senate April 24 in the Indiana General Assembly.

Northwest Indiana Forum hosts legislative wrap-up

CHESTERTON (May 2) – The Northwest Indiana Forum welcomed over 90 members for its annual Legislative Wrap-Up event Friday featuring bipartisan legislators from Northwest Indiana.

An engaging and informative panel discussion with the six key state lawmakers reflected on the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session and its impact on the region.

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546.

 

Indiana Health News

Measles outbreak in 29 states continues to be of concern

The U.S Center for Disease Control continues to monitor the growing outbreak of measles in the U.S. which is approaching 1,000 cases in 29 states.

Eight cases have were reported in the Indiana last month, all in Allen County. No additional cases have been reported in the state since that time.

 

Post News

PCELN works to build infrastructure for quality childcare in Pulaski County

Pulaski County Early Learning Network (PCELN) is working to ensure families in Pulaski County have access to affordable, quality childcare.

The network notes that many different groups in the county community must come together to address this critical need. Access to high-quality early childhood education means that children are more likely to build a foundation for success in school and life.

West Central School Board honored by Indiana School Boards Association

FRANCESVILLE - The West Central School Corporation School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2024 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to student success and professional learning.

Only 124 school boards in the State of Indiana earned awards through the EGA program this year.

Economic Summit addresses county's financial health, state budget

'Making a place where we choose to live'
With a major restoration of the county courthouse nearing completion and a host of additional business and community projects under development, the mood was upbeat at the annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit Tuesday (April 29). The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

CDC executive director Nathan Origer gave updates on projects and county economics, while keynote speaker Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, reviewed legislation from this year's session of the Indiana General Assembly.

BraunAbility to expand Winamac facilities with new product line

WINAMAC - BraunAbility has announced a $3.8 million investment in its Winamac operations to support production of the new BraunAbility Ram ProMaster.

This funding will cover land acquisition, land work, fencing, drainage and building improvements. Construction, utilizing local contractors, will continue through Spring 2026.

Marlatt, Vanderkleed join IBA 40-Year Club

FRANCESVILLE - Alliance Bank has recently recognized Kimberly Marlatt and Lori Vanderkleed with membership into the 40-Year Club of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA).

The club recognizes banking professionals who have completed 40 years or more of service to the Indiana banking community. Inductees are given IBA keepsakes and letters of congratulations.