Indiana COVID-19 Data

as of 11:59 pm, July 1

Dashboards will no longer be updated on Saturdays or Sundays. On Mondays, the dashboard will now display all counts newly reported over the weekend.

754,724 positive cases,

13,439 deaths

10,880,064 total tests administered

2.2% 7-day positivity rate (all tests)

5.4% 7-day positivity rate
(unique individuals)

5,638,812 total vaccine doses given
2,828,186 are fully vaccinated:
48.6% of state population age 12+

 By April 12, 2020 all 92 counties reported confirmed COVID-19 cases

The IHD provides a weekday map of the state's counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. That information appears on the

IDH's dashboard map

IDH Vaccine Dashboard

Pulaski County

as of 11:59 pm, July 1

1,209 cases (0 new); 48 deaths

5,674 tested (2 new)

Residents fully vaccinated: 4,345
Percent of population age 12+ 40.7%

7-day positivity rate - 0.6% (all tests)
7-day positivity rate - 3.7%

IDH county metrics status: BLUE

Surrounding Counties

Jasper: 3,917 cases (5 new), 55 deaths
Starke: 2,285 cases (1 new), 59 deaths
Marshall: 6,258 cases (7 new), 116 deaths
Fulton: 2,045 cases (0 new), 43 deaths
Cass: 6,040 cases (4 new), 110 deaths
White: 3,349 cases (2 new), 54 deaths


 

Another 424 probable deaths have been reported to date based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record.

A total of 3,587,191 unique individuals have been tested in Indiana, up from 3,584,675 on Thursday. A total of 10,880,064 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the state Department of Health since Feb. 26, 2020.

To find testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link.

As of today, a total of 5,638,812 doses have been administered in Indiana. This includes 2,810,626 first doses and 2,828,186 individuals who are fully vaccinated. The fully vaccinated number represents individuals who have received a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and those who received the single Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Hoosiers age 12 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine; individuals younger than age 18 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only. To find a vaccination clinic near you, visit https://ourshot.in.gov or call 211 if you do not have access to a computer or require assistance. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted at most sites.

Mobile vaccination clinics are planned on the following schedule:

Today (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.):
Madison County:
Ivy Tech, Anderson
815 E. 60th St., Anderson, IN 46013

Fayette County:
Ivy Tech, Connersville
717 W. 21st St., Connersville, IN 47331

Today (3 p.m. to 9 p.m.):
Monroe County:
Monroe County Fair
5700 W. Airport Road, Bloomington, IN 47403

Today-Saturday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.):
La Porte County:
Pentecostal Temple Church of God and Christ
2722 Wabash St., Michigan City, IN 46360

Howard County:
Second Missionary Baptist Church
819 N. Apperson Way, Kokomo, IN 46901

Patients with an appointment at a state-hosted public vaccination site can get a free Uber or Lyft ride. Call 2-1-1 or (866) 211-9966 to receive a voucher to cover the cost of an Uber ride to and from your vaccination appointments. IU Health offers free Lyft rides to any vaccine site in the state. Call 1.888.IUHEALTH (888-484-3258) and choose option 9 if you need transportation to your vaccine appointment.

In observance of the Fourth of July, the dashboard will not update and an advisory will not be issued on Monday, July 5. Normal updates will resume on Tuesday, July 6.

Pulaski County continued at the BLUE Level June 30 on the IDH's county metrics COVID-19 map (updated weekly), for the third consecutive week The response (guidance) requirements for COVID-19 County Color Metrics may be found here. The Blue level means the county's weekly cases per 100,000 residents are less than 10 new  cases; and the 7-day all tests positivity rate is less than 5%. All Indiana counties are now at the Blue metric, except for ssix at Yellow. No counties are at the Orange or Red metrics. Of Pulaski County's neighboring counties, all are Blue except for White.

Indiana's COVID-19 hospital census rose to 417 on July 1 an increase of 13 patients from the previous day; and compared to a high of 3,460 on Nov. 30. The percentage of the state's ICU beds in use by COVID-19 patients was 3.3% Thursday, with available ICU beds standing at 33.4%.

In Indiana statewide demographics: Those in their 20s continue to make up the largest age group demographic for positive coronavirus cases at 18.4%. Youth under age 20 account for 15.4% of cases, while those in their 30s make up 15.5%, those in their 40s account for 15.1% and those in their 50s make up 14.5% of cases. The three older groups, ages 60 and up make up 21.1% of cases. However, those age 60 and older account for 91.9% of all COVID-19 deaths.  (As of June 21) 

 

 Timeline of Indiana

reported COVID-19 cases 

2020
 
March 6: first case reported (in Marion Co.)
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 
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
Nov. 13: 5,708 new, 236,565 total - 50 deaths
Nov. 14: 8,451 new, 244,887 total - 25 deaths
Nov. 15: 6,844 new, 251.597 total - 22 deaths
Nov. 16: 5,218 new, 256,744 total - 26 deaths
Nov. 17: 5,541 new, 262,207 total - 84 deaths
Nov. 18: 6,143 new, 268,222 total - 60 deaths
Nov. 19: 7,420 new; 275,503 total - 59 deaths
Nov. 20: 6,912 new; 282,311 total - 63 deaths
Nov. 21: 6,983 new, 289,183 total - 40 deaths
Nov. 22: 6,255 new; 295,357 total - 48 deaths
Nov. 23: 5,606 new; 300,913 total - 27 deaths
Nov. 24: 5,702 new; 306,538 total - 103 deaths
Nov. 25: 6,059 new; 312,521 total - 63 deaths
Nov. 26: 6,434 new; 318,894 total - 63 deaths
Nov. 27: 5,700 new; 324,537 total - 33 deaths
Nov. 28: 4,535 new; 329,008 total - 66 deaths
Nov. 29: 4,335 new; 333,312 total - 24 deaths
Nov. 30: 5,713 new; 338,977 total - 38 deaths
 
Dec. 1: 5,518 new; 344,373 total - 142 deaths
Dec. 2: 6,655 new; 350,970 total - 91 deaths
Dec. 3: 8,527 new; 359,430 total - 60 deaths
Dec. 4: 8,003 new; 367,329 total - 84 deaths
Dec. 5: 7,793 new; 375,019 total - 78 deaths
Dec. 6: 6,678 new; 381,617 total - 34 deaths
Dec. 7: 5,700 new; 387,278 total - 42 deaths
Dec. 8: 5,457 new; 392,663 total - 124 deaths
Dec. 9: 5,853 new; 398,417 total - 98 deaths
Dec. 10: 6,604 new; 404,935 total - 96 deaths
Dec. 11: 7,360 new; 412,135 total - 71 deaths
Dec. 12: 7,542 new; 419,536 total - 85 deaths
Dec. 13: 6,025 new; 425,434 total - 37 deaths
Dec. 14: 5,050 new; 430,401 total - 35 deaths
Dec. 15: 4,347 new; 434,642 total - 129 deaths
Dec. 16: 6,283 new; 440,850 total - 125 deaths
Dec. 17: 6,458 new; 447,190 total - 79 deaths 
Dec. 18: 6,088 new, 453,139 total - 84 deaths
Dec. 19: 4,839 new; 457,871 total - 73 deaths
Dec. 20: 6,558 new; 464,354 total - 53 deaths
Dec. 21: 3,978 new; 468,219 total - 31 deaths
Dec. 22: 3,758 new; 471,876 total - 143 deaths
Dec. 23: 4,732 new; 476,538 total - 62 deaths
Dec. 24: 6,288 new; 482,734 total - 85 deaths
Dec. 25: 5,563 new; 488,180 total - 40 deaths
Dec. 26: 3,896 new; 492,021 total - 30 deaths
Dec. 27: 1,844 new; 493,841 total - 35 deaths
Dec. 28: 2,494 new; 496,306 total - 43 deaths
Dec. 29: 4,028 new; 500,282 total - 164 deaths
Dec. 30: 4,819 new; 505,017 total - 109 deaths
Dec. 31: 6,543 new; 511,485 total - 99 deaths
 
2021
 
Jan. 1: 6,407 new; 517,773 total - 106 deaths
Jan. 2: 5,429 new; 523,090 total - 39 deaths
Jan. 3: 3,002 new; 526,071 total - 56 deaths
Jan. 4: 3,630 new; 529,688 total - 39 deaths
Jan. 5: 3,477 new; 533,083 total - 142 deaths
Jan. 6: 6,214 new; 539,229 total - 80 deaths
Jan. 7: 7,344 new; 546,499 total - 81 deaths
Jan. 8: 6,199 new, 552,594 total - 69 deaths
Jan. 9: 6,045 new; 558,560 total - 75 deaths
Jan. 10: 5,127 new; 563,653 total - 18 deaths
Jan. 11: 3,726 new; 567,338 total - 30 deaths
Jan. 12: 3,191 new; 570,477 total - 88 deaths
Jan. 13: 3,686 new; 574,119 total - 59 deaths
Jan. 14: 4,411 new; 578,494 total - 40 deaths
Jan. 15: 4,744 new; 583,160 total - 42 deaths
Jan. 16: 3,973 new; 587,049 total - 41 deaths
Jan. 17: 3,228 new; 590,211 total - 24 deaths
Jan. 18: 2,548 new; 592,709 total - 30 deaths
Jan. 19: 2,756 new; 595,436 total - 126 deaths
Jan. 20: 2,942 new; 598,313 total - 62 deaths
Jan. 21: 3,733 new; 601,937 total - 64 deaths
Jan. 22: 3,560 new; 605,426 total - 49 deaths
Jan. 23: 3,188 new; 608,519 total - 50 deaths
Jan. 24: 2,565 new; 611,039 total - 23 deaths
Jan. 25: 2,210 new; 613,228 total - 12 deaths
Jan. 26: 1,777 new; 614,946 total - 80 deaths
Jan. 27: 2,260 new; 617,176 total - 40 deaths
Jan. 28: 2,890 new; 619,995 total - 34 deaths
Jan. 29: 2,647 new; 622,625 total - 46 deaths
Jan. 30: 2,389 new; 624,959 total - 43 deaths
Jan. 31: 1,750 new; 626,682 total - 5 deaths
 
Feb. 1: 1,733 new; 628,391 total - 16 deaths
Feb. 2: 1,567 new; 629,903 total - 65 deaths
Feb. 3: 1,480 new; 631,331 total - 36 deaths
Feb. 4: 2,403 new; 633,690 total* - 37 deaths
Feb. 5: 1,529 new; 635,171 total - 49 deaths
Feb. 6: 2,855 new; 637,987 total - 67 deaths
Feb. 7: 1,764 new; 639,711 total - 55 deaths
Feb. 8: 1,065 new; 640,744 total - 58 deaths
Feb. 9: 1,225 new; 641,874 total - 67 deaths
Feb. 10: 1,452 new; 643,305 total - 52 deaths
Feb. 11: 1,762 new; 645,006 total - 26 deaths
Feb. 12: 1,445 new; 646,425 total - 86 deaths
Feb. 13: 1,275 new; 647,657 total - 33 deaths
Feb. 14: 1,233 new; 648,875 total - 24 deaths
Feb. 15: 817 new; 649,652 total - 19 deaths
Feb. 16: 889 new; 650,652 total - 40 deaths
Feb. 17: 933 new; 651,453 total - 20 deaths
Feb. 18: 786 new; 652,210 total - 29 deaths
Feb. 19: 1,080 new; 653,245 total - 44 deaths
Feb. 20: 1,449 new; 654,660 total - 14 deaths
Feb. 21: 888 new; 655,541 total - 35 deaths
Feb. 22: 824 new; 656,358 total - 35 deaths
Feb. 23: 716 new; 657,037 total - 44 deaths
Feb. 24: 1,019 new; 658,043 total - 14 deaths
Feb. 25: 1,109 new; 659,127 total - 26 deaths
Feb. 26: 963 new, 660,071 total - 33 deaths
Feb. 27: 897 new, 660,942 total - 27 deaths
Feb. 28: 736 new, 661,673 total - 17 deaths
March 1: 555 new, 662,213 total - 20 deaths
March 2: 582 new, 662,750 total - 31 deaths
March 3: 786 new, 663,511 total - 9 deaths
March 4: 962 new, 664,446 total - 32 deaths
March 5: 879 new, 665,285 total - 32 deaths
March 6: 1,243 new, 666,516 total - 36 deaths
March 7: 748 new, 667,262 total - 11 deaths
March 8: 480 new; 667,736 total - 5 deaths
March 9: 593 new; 668,308 total - 22 deaths
March 10: 863 new; 669,164 total - 16 deaths
March 11: 922 new; 670,074 total - 32 deaths
March 12: 973 new; 671,023 total - 28 deaths
March 13: 878 new; 671,859 total - 27 deaths
March 14: 701 new; 672,554 total - 10 deaths
March 15: 421 new; 672,967 total - 8 deaths
March 16: 568 new; 673,528 total - 12 deaths
March 17: 919 new; 674,430 total - 16 deaths
March 18: 966 new; 675,388 total - 13 deaths
March 19: 878 new; 676,247 total - 15 deaths
March 20: 925 new; 677,135 total - 6 deaths
March 21: 779 new; 677,905 total - 21 deaths
March 22: 516 new; 678,416 total - 1 death
March 23: 701 new; 679,079 total - 18 deaths
March 24: 976 new; 680,046 total - 15 deaths
March 25: 977 new, 680,998 total - 8 deaths
March 26: 1,136 new; 682,099 total - 20 deaths
March 27: 993 new, 683,076 total - 9 deaths
March 28: 955 new; 684,020 total - 12 deaths
March 29: 746 new; 684,766 total - 2 deaths
March 30: 1,127 new; 686,497 total - 1 death
March 31: 1,240 new; 687,713 total - 9 deaths
 
April 1: 1,256 new; 688,916 total - 20 deaths
April 2: 1,159 new, 689,965 total - 5 deaths
April 3: 952 new; 690,910 total - 0 deaths
April 4: 762 new; 691,625 total - 1 death
April 5: 669 new; 692,240 total - 11 deaths
April 6: 1,260 new; 693,452 total - 15 deaths
April 7: 1,397 new; 694,836 total - 16 deaths
April 8: 1,374 new; 696,175 total - 16 deaths
April 9: 1,380 new; 697,533 total - 7 deaths
April 10: 1,198 new; 698,692 total - 10 deaths
April 11: 908 new; 699,823 total - 3 deaths
April 12: 970 new; 700,775 total - 16 deaths
April 13: 1,233 new; 701,971 total - 20 deaths
April 14: 1,408 new; 703,345 total - 7 deaths
April 15: 1,327 new; 704,632 total - 14 deaths
April 16: 1,263 new; 707,111 total* - 5 deaths
April 17: 1,041 new; 708,067 total - 7 deaths
April 18: 770 new; 708,779 total - 3 deaths
April 19: 733 new; 709,455 total - 8 deaths
April 20: 1,166 new; 710,607 total* - 14 deaths
April 21: 1,250 new; 711,787 total - 4 deaths
April 22: 1,124 new; 712,858 total - 5 deaths
April 23: 1,127 new; 713,959 total - 13 deaths
April 24: 832 new; 714,786 total - 4 deaths
April 25: 702 new; 715,468 total - 5 deaths
April 26: 867 new; 716,306 total - 13 deaths
April 27: 1,272 new; 717,564 total - 19 deaths
April 28: 1,406 new; 718,948 total - 11 deaths
April 29: 1,494 new; 720,425 total - 8 deaths
April 30: 1,191 new; 721,577 total - 5 deaths
 
May 1: 1,072 new; 722,646 total - 11 deaths
May 2, 812 new; 723,443 total - 1 death
May 3: 824 new; 724,214 total - 12 deaths
May 4: 1,160 new; 725,353 total - 10 deaths
May 5: 1,261 new; 726,600 total - 6 deaths
May 6: 1,189 new; 727,764 total - 17 deaths
May 7: 1,056 new; 728,811 total - 8 deaths
May 8:  913 new; 729,716 total - 12 deaths
May 9: 607 new; 730,306 total - 1 death
May 10: 687 new; 730,969 total - 15 deaths
May 11: 852 new; 731,810 total - 10 deaths
May 12: 900 new; 732,692 total - 5 deaths
May 13: 925 new; 733,591 total - 16 deaths
May 14: 798 new; 734,736 total - 5 deaths
May 15: 754 new; 735,462 total - 9 deaths
May 16: 559 new; 735,999 total - 6 deaths
May 17: 495 new; 736,480 total - 21 deaths
May 18: 819 new; 737,282 total - 12 deaths
May 19: 929 new; 738,173 total - 8 deaths
May 20: 801 new; 738,961 total - 22 deaths
May 21: 683 new; 739,626 total - 6 deaths
May 22: 565 new; 740,189 total - 0 deaths
May 23: 381 new; 740,564 total - 1 death
May 24: 525 new; 741,053 total - 12 deaths
May 25: 655 new; 741,697 total - 6 deaths
May 26: 674 new, 742,353 total - 19 deaths
May 27: 571 new; 742,910 total - 13 deaths
May 28: 448 new; 743,338 total - 19 deaths
May 29: 360 new; 743,696 total - 5 deaths
May 30: 170 new; 743,866 total - 3 deaths
May 31: 370 new; 744,213 total - 8 deaths
 
June 1: 282 new; 744,474 total - 11 deaths
June 2: 418 new; 745,690 total - 20 deaths
June 3: 405 new; 746,135 total - 5 deaths
June4: 387 new; 746,554 total - 23 deaths
June 5: 278 new; 746,832 total - 1 death
June 6: 275 new; 747,083 total - 2 deaths
June 7:  302 new; 747,447 total - 10 deaths
June 8:  308 new; 747,799 total - 12 deaths
June 9: 374 new;748,259 total - 2 deaths
June 10: 306 new; 748.565 total - 4 deaths
June 11: 337 new; 748,902 total - 3 deaths
June 12: 246 new; 749,148 total - 1 death
June 13: 140 new; 749,532 total - 2 deaths
June 14: 240 new; 749,835 total - 7 deaths
June 15: 216 new; 750,170 total - 12 deaths
June 16: 232 new; 750,432 total - 1 death
June 17: 218 new; 750,702 total - 2 deaths
June 18: 241 new; 751,242 total - 29 deaths
June 19: 139 new;  751,381 total - 1 death
June 20: 150 new; 751,526 total - 4 deaths
June 21: 198 new; 751,826 total - 8 deaths
June 22: 213 new; 752,108 total - 6 deaths
June 23: 57 new, 752,165 total - 2 deaths
June 24: 230 new; 752,395 total - 4 deaths
June 25: 255 new; 752,650 total - 1 death
June 26: 133 new; 752,783 total - 0 deaths
June 27: 132 new; 753,260 total - 0 deaths
June 28: 183 new; 753,528 total - 8 deaths
June 29: 295 new; 753,927 total - 6 deaths
June 30: 249 new; 754,317 total - 5 deaths
 
July 1: 302 new; 754,724 total - 8 deaths
July 2: 

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

 Timeline of Pulaski County

reported COVID-19 cases 

2020

 April 5: First case 
April 22: 3 new cases
April 23: 3 new cases 
April 24: 2 new cases 
April 25: 4 new cases
April 26: 5 new cases 
April 27: 3 new cases 
April 28: 2 new cases 
April 29: 0 new cases 
April 30: 2 new cases 
 
May 1: 1 new case 
May 2: 3 new cases 
May 3-4: 0 cases 
May 5: 2 new cases 
May 6: 2 new cases 
May 7: 0 cases 
May 8: 1 new case 
May 9-16: 0 cases 
May 17: 1 new case 
May 18: 0 cases 
May 19: 2 new cases 
May 20-22: 0 cases 
May 23: 2 new cases 
May 24-25: 0 cases 
May 26: 1 new case 
May 27: 1 new case
May 28: 5 new cases 
May 29-31: 0 cases 
 
June 1: 2 cases; first death 
June 2: 2 new cases 
June 3-4: 0 cases
June 5: 1 new case 
June 6-7: 0 cases
June 8: 1 new case
June 9-12: 0 cases 
June 13: 1 new case 
June 14-18: 0 cases
June 19: 1 new case 
June 20-24: 0 cases 
June 25: 1 new case 
June 26-28: 0 cases 
June 29: 4 new cases
June 30: 3 new cases
 
July 1-2: 0 cases
July 3: 2 new cases 
July 4: 0 cases 
July 5: 2 new cases 
July 6-14: 0 cases 
July 15: 1 new case 
July 16-20: 0 cases 
July 21: 2 new cases 
July 22-28: 0 cases
July 29: 1 new case 
July 30: 0 cases 
July 31: 1 new case 
 
Aug. 1-3: 0 cases
Aug. 4: 5 new cases
Aug. 5-6: 0 cases
Aug. 7: 3 new cases
Aug. 8: 1 new case
Aug. 9: 0 cases
Aug. 10: 1 new case
Aug. 11: 1 new case
Aug. 12: 2 new cases
Aug. 13-14: 0 cases
Aug. 15: 3 new cases
Aug. 16: 0 cases
Aug. 17: 3 new cases
Aug. 18-19: 0 cases
Aug. 20: 1 new case
Aug. 21-22: 0 cases
Aug. 23: 1 new case
Aug. 24: 0 cases
Aug. 25: 1 new case
Aug. 26-27: 0 cases
Aug. 28: 5 new cases
Aug. 29: 1 new case
Aug. 30: 1 new case
Aug. 31 - 0 cases 
 
Sept. 1: 0 new cases
Sept. 2: 3 new cases 
Sept. 3: 0 cases
Sept. 4: 1 new case 
Sept. 5-7: 0 cases 
Sept. 8: 1 new case 
Sept. 9: 0 cases 
Sept. 10: 1 new case 
Sept. 11: 1 new case
Sept. 12: 3 new cases 
Sept. 13-16: 0 case
Sept. 17: 1 new case 
Sept. 18: 0 cases
Sept. 19: 1 new case 
Sept. 20-22: 0 cases 
Sept. 23: 1 new case 
Sept. 24: 1 new case 
Sept. 25-26: 0 cases
Sept. 27: 1 new case
Sept. 28-30: 0 cases
Oct. 1: 0 cases 
Oct. 2: 2 new cases 
Oct. 3-4: 0 cases 
Oct. 5: 1 new case 
Oct. 6-7: 0 cases 
Oct. 8: 2 new cases 
Oct. 9: 2 new cases 
Oct. 10: 1 new case 
Oct. 11: 2 new cases 
Oct. 12: 0 cases 
Oct. 13: 1 new case
Oct. 14: 1 new case 
Oct. 15: 5 new cases
Oct. 16: 8 new cases
Oct. 17: 1 new case 
Oct. 18: 3 new cases
Oct. 19: 4 new cases
Oct. 20: 1 new case 
Oct. 21: 4 new cases 
Oct. 22: 4 new cases, 1 death 
Oct. 23: 4 new cases 
Oct. 24: 10 new cases, 1 death 
Oct. 25: 5 new cases
Oct. 26: 5 new cases, 1 death 
Oct. 27: 3 new cases 
Oct. 28: 6 new cases 
Oct. 29: 1 new case 
Oct. 30: 6 new cases
Oct. 31: 4 new cases
 
Nov. 1: 5 new cases
Nov. 2: 9 new cases, 2 deaths
Nov. 3: 7 new cases
Nov. 4: 8 new cases, 1 death 
Nov. 5: 7 new cases 
Nov. 6: 12 new cases, 1 death 
Nov. 7: 8 new cases, 2 deaths 
Nov. 8: 7 new cases 
Nov. 9: 14 new cases 
Nov. 10: 5 new cases 
Nov. 11: 13 new cases
Nov. 12: 10 new cases 
Nov. 13: 17 new cases 
Nov. 14: 4 new cases 
Nov. 15: 3 new cases 
Nov. 16: 1 new case 
Nov. 17: 8 new cases 
Nov. 18: 8 new cases 
Nov. 19: 8 new cases 
Nov. 20: 8 new cases
Nov. 21: 5 new cases
Nov. 22: 4 new cases
Nov. 23: 9 new cases
Nov. 24: 18 new cases, 5 deaths
Nov. 25: 16 new cases
Nov. 26: 7 new cases
Nov. 27: 16 new cases 
Nov. 28: 8 new cases
Nov. 29: 8 new cases, 1 death
Nov. 30: 20 new cases, 2 deaths
 
Dec. 1: 10 new cases, 2 deaths
Dec. 2: 17 new cases
Dec. 3: 20 new cases, 1 death
Dec. 4: 18 new cases
Dec. 5: 11 new cases
Dec. 6: 15 new cases
Dec. 7: 10 new cases, 2 deaths
Dec. 8: 14 new cases, 1 death
Dec. 9: 12 new cases
Dec. 10: 13 new cases
Dec. 11: 23 new cases
Dec. 12: 10 new cases
Dec. 13: 16 new cases
Dec. 14: 4 new case
Dec. 15: 22 new cases, 4 deaths
Dec. 16: 15 new cases
Dec. 17: 26 new cases, 1 death
Dec. 18: 9 new cases
Dec. 19: 8 new cases
Dec. 20: 15 new cases
Dec. 21: 15 new cases
Dec. 22: 10 new cases, 1 death
Dec. 23: 21 new cases
Dec. 24: 9 new cases
Dec. 25: 4 new cases
Dec. 26: 2 new cases
Dec. 27: 6 new cases
Dec. 28: 4 new cases
Dec. 29: 6 new cases, 1 death
Dec. 30: 16 new cases
Dec. 31: 10 new cases, 1 death
2021
 
Jan. 1: 3 new cases
Jan. 2: 4 new cases
Jan. 3: 2 new cases
Jan. 4: 1 new case, 1 death
Jan. 5: 11 new cases
Jan. 6: 11 new cases
Jan. 7: 11 new cases
Jan. 8: 13 new cases, 1 death
Jan. 9: 9 new cases
Jan. 10: 0 new cases
Jan. 11: 4 new cases
Jan. 12: 6 new cases, 1 death
Jan. 13: 5 new cases
Jan. 14: 6 new cases, 1 death
Jan. 15: 4 new cases
Jan. 16: 6 new cases
Jan. 17: 0 new cases
Jan. 18: 2 new cases
Jan. 19: 3 new cases
Jan. 20: 5 new cases
Jan. 21: 7 new cases
Jan. 22: 3 new cases
Jan. 23: 3 new cases
Jan. 24: 5 new cases
Jan. 25: 2 new cases
Jan. 26: 1 new case
Jan. 27: 6 new cases
Jan. 28: 5 new cases, 1 death
Jan. 29: 7 new cases
Jan. 30: 1 new case
Jan. 31: 1 new case
 
Feb. 1: 1 new case
Feb. 2: 2 new cases
Feb. 3: 3 new cases
Feb. 4: 4 new cases
Feb. 5: 9 new cases
Feb. 6: 3 new cases
Feb. 7: 4 new cases
Feb. 8: 5 new cases
Feb. 9: 1 new case
Feb. 10: 1 new case
Feb. 11: 3 new cases
Feb. 12: 3 new cases
Feb. 13: 2 new cases
Feb. 14: 2 new cases, 1 death
Feb. 15: 0 new cases
Feb. 16: 4 new cases
Feb. 17: 0 new cases
Feb. 18: 1 new cases
Feb. 19: 4 new cases
Feb. 20: 2 new cases
Feb. 21: 3 new cases
Feb. 22: 1 new case, 1 death
Feb. 23: 6 new cases
Feb. 24: 2 new cases, 1 death
Feb. 25: 1 new case
Feb. 26-27-28: 0 new cases
 
On Feb. 4, 2 additional deaths were added to Pulaski County totals following an audit of state records.
 

Pulaski County

Report of COVID-19 Demographics

Data includes all cases reported during pandemic through June 21:

  • Confirmed Cases: 1,207
  • Deaths: 47
  • Age Range (cases):
    • 0-19 - 12.1%
    • 20-29 - 14.4%
    • 30-39 - 10.9%
    • 40-49 - 15.3%
    • 50-59 - 17.1%
    • 60-69 - 12.3%
    • 70-79 - 10.8%
    • 80+ - 7.3% 
  • Male: 44.9%
  • Female: 54.4%
  • Age Range (deaths):
    • 50-59 - 4.2%
    • 60-69 - 8.3%
    • 70-79 - 20.8%
    • 80+ -66.7%
  • Male: 47.9%
  • Female: 52.1%

ISDH statistics
March 1: 2 new cases
March 2: 1 new case
March 3: 6 new cases
March 4: 2 new cases
March 5: 0 new cases
March 6: 2 new cases
March 7-8: 0 new cases
March 9: 4 new cases
March 10: 0 new cases
March 11: 2 new cases
March 12: 2 new cases
March 13: 3 new cases
March 14: 1 new case
March 15: 1 new case
March 16: 3 new cases
March 17: 0 new cases
March 18: 3 new cases
March 19: 1 new case
March 20: 0 new cases, 1 death
March 21: 2 new cases
March 22: 1 new case
March 23-26: 0 new cases
March 27: 1 new case
March 28 - 2 new cases
March 29 - 0 new cases
March 30 - 4 new cases
March 31 - 0 new cases
 
April 1 - 0 new cases
April 2 - 3 new cases
April 3 - 0 new cases
April 4 - 1 new case
April 5 - 0 new cases
April 6 - 1 new case
April 7 - 2 new cases
April 8 - 5 new cases
April 9 - 4 new cases
April 10 - 2 new cases
April 11 - 3 new cases
April 12 - 1 new case
April 13 - 1 new case
April 14 - 2 new cases
April 15 - 1 new case
April 16 - 4 new cases
April 17 - 0 new cases
April 18 - 2 new cases
April 19 - 2 new cases
April 20 - 3 new cases
April 21 - 1 new case
April 22 - 2 new cases
April 23-25 - 0 new cases
April 26: - 3 new cases
April 27 - 2 new cases
April 28 - 1 new case
April 29 - 3 new cases
April 30 - 1 new case
 
May 1 - 3 new cases
May 2 - 1 new case
May 3 - 0 new cases
May 4 - 1 new case
May 5 - 0 new cases
May 6 - 4 new cases
May 7 - 2 new cases
May 8 - 1 new case
May 9 - 0 new cases
May 10 - 1 new case
May 11 - 0 new cases
May 12 - 1 new case
May 13 - 2 new cases
May 14 - 1 new case
May 15 - 1 new case
May 16 - 1 new case
May 17 - 0 new cases, 1 death
May 18 - 2 new cases
May 19 - 1 new case
May 20 - 0 new cases
May 21 - 3 new cases
May 22 - 0 new cases
May 23 - 2 new cases
May 24 - 1 new case
May 25 - 1 new case
May 26 - 0 new cases
May 27 - 4 new cases
May 28-30 - 0 new cases
May 31 - 1 new case
 
June 1 - 0 new cases
June 2 - 3 new cases
June 3 - 4 new cases
June 4 - 2 new cases
June 5-7 - 0 new cases
June 8 - 0 new cases, 1 death
June 9-10 - 0 new cases
June 11 - 1 new case
June 12 - 1 new case
June 13 - 1 new case
June 14 - 1 new case
June 15 - 1 new case
June 16 - 1 new case
June 17 - 1 new case
June 18 - 0 new cases
June 19 - 1 new case
June 20-21 - 0 new cases
June 22 - 2 new cases
June 23-27 - 0 new cases
June 28 - 1 new case, 1 death
June 29-30- 0 new cases
 
July 1 - 0 new cases

 

 

 

  
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Local News Briefs

Historical Society to stage ‘Murder at the Big Branch Saloon’ Oct. 5

WINAMAC – A night of highfalutin’ fun is planned by the Pulaski County Historical Society for “Murder at the Big Branch Saloon” Saturday, Oct. 5, at One Eyed Jacks’ Celebration Station in Winamac.

For a second year, the Historical Society has planned a murder mystery dinner event that includes a local cast of characters and some audience participation.

County Council to hold annual public budget hearing

The Pulaski County Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2025 county budget with the proper county officers at 7 p.m., Monday Sept. 9, at its regular monthly meeting at the county highway garage in Winamac.

Although not all county taxing districts’ submitted budgets have been reported yet, the county’s proposed 2025 budget is approaching $28 million. The 2024 adopted county budget totaled $25.2 million.

PCPL September activities, programs listed

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for September. They include Grandparents Day story time, Yoga classes, avoiding financial fraud, a banned book discussion and celebrating Bluey’s birthday.

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.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours in September

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County Sept. 5 and 16, in Winamac and Francesville, respectively.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in September to assist constituents with casework questions.

56th Francesville Fall Festival Sept. 20-22

'Small Town with Big Heart' plans family fun

FRANCESVILLE - The 56th Francesville Fall Festival will feature a jam-packed weekend of family fun - featuring "Tag Art" dinosaurs, water walking balls and inflatables, a Harvest Dance, athletic contests, games and much more.

The 2024 three-day festival runs Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22. The event also includes arts, crafts and flea market booths, dancing and musical entertainment, a variety of dinners and food booths, an auto show, games, a parade and fireworks. No admission is charged.

Pulaski County Drug Free Council town hall meeting Sept. 18

The Pulaski County Drug Free Council will hold another of it town hall meetings on the topic of “Substance Use in Our Youth,” Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Celebration Station in Winamac.

A special feature of the event will be the Hidden in Plain Sight Trailer, available for public tours from 3 to 6 p.m. This is an interactive experience to help parents learn about ways their teens may be engaging in high risk behaviors.

Candidate town hall meet-and-greet Sept. 12

A town hall meet-and-greet event has been planned for Thursday evening, Sept. 12, at Celebration Station in Winamac.

The meeting has been organized by Winamac Town Council candidate Aaron Hoover who also welcomes county candidates for all offices on the November ballot to participate to meet with the public. The event will begin at 6 p.m.

  

Indiana News

Holcomb visits in Ukraine with President Zelenskyy

Photos added

KYIV, Ukraine (Sept. 5) – Gov. Eric Holcomb is in Kyiv Thursday to focus on subnational diplomacy that will positively impact future economic, academic and cultural two-way partnerships between Indiana and Ukraine.

This trip marks the first time a U.S. governor has traveled to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

Hot weather, insufficient rain raise concerns for crop yields

EAST LANSING, MI – Dry conditions intensified last week in Indiana as the rainfall received was not enough to offset the high temperatures, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office.

Topsoil moisture levels decreased from the previous week, with 46 percent rated adequate or surplus. The average temperature for the week was 78.5 degrees Fahrenheit, 6.3 degrees above normal for the state. The statewide average precipitation was 0.70 inches, 0.22 inches below normal.

Culp, Jordan: Applications now open for 2025 Statehouse internships

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen). 

Culp said the Indiana House of Representatives offers a spring semester internship at the Statehouse in Indianapolis during the legislative session, which will start in January and conclude in April. House interns earn $900 biweekly and work full time, Monday through Friday.

State presents Pulaski County farms with Hoosier Homestead awards

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16) – Indiana recently honored local farms owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years with Hoosier Homestead awards. In Pulaski County, the Bergdolt Farm, in operation since 1899, received a centennial award, and the Heater Farm, in operation since 1872, received the sesquicentennial award. (The Heaters also received a second award for their Fulton County Farm.)

Recognized for their families’ longstanding commitment to agriculture, 103 Indiana farm families were presented the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb.

Pulaski County unemployment rate rose to 4.0% in July

Pulaski County's unemployment rate rose to 4.0 percent in July, up from 3.5 percent in June, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (Aug. 19). The rate was 3.0 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,970 employed persons in a labor force of 7,260 in July. In June those numbers were 6,909 of 7,160. A year ago the numbers were 6,874 of 7,088. 

 

Indiana COVID-19 News

Late summer COVID continues at elevated levels in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 28) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports this week that as of Aug. 23, the amount of respiratory illness (fever plus cough or sore throat) causing people to seek healthcare is low nationally. However, many areas of the country continue to experience increases in COVID-19 activity.

The Indiana Department of Health reported Aug. 28 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 462 from Aug. 15-21, up 74 from its previous weekly report. State COVID-19 hospital admissions (Aug. 19-25) totaled 33, up 1 from the week before. The state reported one death in the seven-day period (reflects confirmed COVID deaths reported to IDOH).

  

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Mammoth Solar initiates economic development payments to Pulaski County

Mammoth Solar announced Thursday (Sept. 5) the initiation of economic development payments to Pulaski County, totaling $375,200 this year — $60,200 within the coming months and another $315,000 before the end of 2024.

This payment initiative underscores Doral Renewables LLC's commitment to the economic well-being of Pulaski County, a company spokesperson said. These payments will be made in advance of any tax revenue from the project, ensuring that Pulaski County benefits early on. The project is in preliminary stages of construction in the county.

No injuries reported in early Saturday morning fire

WINAMAC – The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department responded to an early morning fire in a two-story vacant farmhouse Saturday, north of Winamac on U.S. 35.

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation by the Indiana Fire Marshal's office. No injuries were reported.

14 Indiana communities to receive over $8 million in Community Development Block Grants

Francesville awarded $700,000

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 29) –  The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced Thursday 14 rural Indiana communities will receive more than $8 million in federal grant funding to expand community facilities and improve water infrastructure.

The Town of Francesville is among the communities to be awarded a grant to be used for its water treatment plant.

Fall Festival golf tournament raises funds, fosters fellowship

Winners listed

FRANCESVILLE - The fourth annual Francesville Fall Festival Golf Outing took place Saturday, Aug 10 under beautiful clear skies with 14 teams meeting for a day of golf, fellowship and fun at Moss Creek Golf Course and Banquet Center in rural Winamac. 

First held in 2021, the golf outing helps raise money to defray the cost of staging Francesville’s annual Fall Festival.

Health officials warn of West Nile Virus outbreak in Pulaski County

One confirmed case in Winamac

WINAMAC – The Pulaski County Health Department is alerting the public to an ongoing outbreak of West Nile virus in Winamac. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Health officials are taking immediate action to address the situation and protect public health. 

West Nile virus can cause a range of symptoms from mild flu-like illness to severe neurological disease. Most people infected with the virus experience no symptoms, but those who do may suffer from fever, headache, body aches and occasionally more severe symptoms such as encephalitis or meningitis. 

The Ryans announce new ownership of historic Lake Shore Drive-In Theatre 

MONTICELLO (Aug. 20) – Ryan Harrison and Ryan Crawford have announced their acquisition of the historic Lake Shore Drive-In Theatre.

The theater had been owned by Phyllis and the late Earl McLachlan since 2000. Mrs. McLachlan will continue to operate the theater through the 2024 season, which ends Sept. 14.

Alliance Bank facilitates grant awards totaling $40,000

RENSSELAER – Alliance Bank, a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis), has helped two area women win Elevate Small Business grants.

All Aligned Chiropractic, owned by Madeline Barber, and the Law Office of Samantha Joslyn each received a $20,000 award. Both recipients are located in the Rensselaer community.