All Indiana voters may choose to cast a ballot by mail in the upcoming June 2 primary election. For the June primary, a voter does not need to indicate a reason to vote by mail as is usually required, because of COVID-19. To request an absentee-by-mail ballot, download and print a state form. Or, the […]
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Early May: Reid has 70 positive cases, containment area rises to 50 patients
As of May 3, Wayne County has 38 positive cases of COVID. Henry County has 44, Fayette County has 29, Randolph County has 16, Franklin County has 97 and Union County has seven. Indiana has 19,933 positive cases and a total of 1,132 deaths. As of 2 p.m. May 1, Reid Health’s COVID-19 Dashboard shows […]
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Governor announces gradual opening starting May 4
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has unveiled a list of what can start opening May 4, May 8 and May 11. More details can be found in the full report. GUIDELINES FOR ALL HOOSIERS • Hoosiers 65 and over and those with high-risk health conditions should remain at home whenever possible. This is the population that […]
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April 30: Indiana surpasses 1,000 COVID deaths
As of April 30, Indiana State Department of Health reports 17,835 positive COVID-19 cases and a total of 1,007 deaths. The number of tests reported to ISDH is 94,998. As of 10 a.m. April 30, Reid Health reports 68 lab-confirmed positive COVID cases, with 48 patients in containment areas. A total of 790 tests have […]
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2 vehicles damaged by shots; police seek info on truck
Richmond Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired late Wednesday and are now seeking assistance with the case. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, third-shift patrol officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of South J Street in reference to shots fired. An officer already near the area reported hearing […]
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April 29: Reid up to 65 cases; 750 tests submitted
As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, Reid Health has 65 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in its eight-county service area. The hospital currently has 44 patients in containment areas. Reid has now submitted 750 tests for processing. Reid recently stopped providing negative test results because of a relatively high number of false negatives being […]
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Shots fired call prompts SWAT response
Richmond Police Department received a call shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, reporting that shots had been fired in the 1400 block of University Boulevard on Richmond’s north side. First-shift patrol officers were dispatched to that area, and a nearby officer also reported hearing shots said Capt. Curt Leverton of RPD’s Investigative Services Division. […]
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Richmond, Connersville, Muncie getting COVID-19 test sites next week
Richmond and Connersville’s Indiana National Guard armory sites will be among those open for public COVID-19 testing in the next week. About 100,000 Hoosiers showing symptoms of COVID-19 or those who’ve had close contact with someone ill can be tested in the next month, thanks to a new program announced during Tuesday’s daily state COVID-19 […]
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Mask donations sought for Wayne County public giveaway; free meals offered; hunger fundraiser planned
Wayne County Health Department will distribute cloth masks to local small businesses and the general public from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at its new office, 100 S. Fifth St., Richmond. The health department’s supply will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis, and is intended to supply masks to the public that […]
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April 28: Indiana COVID-19 cases top 900
As of April 28, Indiana has had 901 deaths related to COVID-19, with a total of 16,588 positive cases. A total of 87,181 tests have been administered. There have been 650 new positive cases between April 24 and April 27 in the state. As of noon April 28, Reid has 62 lab-confirmed positive cases in […]