Only a few days remain to complete the Wayne County broadband survey and the Wayne County Commissioners are urging residents to participate. Commissioner Jeff Plasterer said that as of March 8, about 1,000 people had completed the broadband survey and more are needed to do so by the final survey date, March 19. The survey […]
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Wayne County parents asked to complete survey about needs by March 12
Wayne County parents and caregivers are asked to complete a short survey by Friday, March 12, to help state officials better understand the support and resources their families need. Organizers are hoping to gather at least 262 parent surveys in the county for a representative sample and want to hear from a broad group of […]
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Any Hoosier teacher can get vaccine at pharmacy chains; 50-plus can get shots at WCHD, Reid
On Wednesday, March 3, Indiana’s Gov. Holcomb announced the federal government’s plan to make teachers a priority to be vaccinated for COVID-19 through the federal pharmacy program at sites such as Kroger, Meijer and Walmart. However, the federal program does not change the plans for state authorized vaccine sites, such as Reid Health’s clinic at […]
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State police: Don’t fall for child safety scam
Indiana State Police is advising families of an active scam related to child safety popping up around the state. Facebook users are warned NOT to provide any personal information to the #ChildSafetyKit Facebook link. It appears to offer a Child Safety Kit by clicking on the link. ISP said some who’ve provided personal information on […]
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WCHD offering 600 walk-in COVID shots during 3-day blitz
For the first time, Wayne County Health Department is accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 shots on three days while supplies last, starting the afternoon of Wednesday, March 3. Two hundred doses will be given per day at the former Elder-Beerman store, 601 E. Main St., Richmond. WCHD Executive Director Christine Stinson said the county will have […]
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COVID vaccines now offered to those 55-plus, or any age with qualifying health issues
Hoosiers 55 and older are now eligible to receive the #COVID19 vaccine. As of March 2, individuals who have been identified by their physician as being part of a special health population also will be able to be scheduled for a vaccine. For the first time, those who have one of the following conditions are […]
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Indiana opens COVID-19 shots to those 60-64
Hoosiers 60 and older are now eligible to receive the #COVID19 vaccine. The announcement was made shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Those eligible can register at ourshot.in.gov or call a local phone number. State health officials urge vaccination seekers to be patient as wait times might be longer than usual. Reid Health operates […]
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Majority of Indiana counties at orange COVID level this week, Wayne better at yellow
In a week when Hoosiers are still digging out from a significant winter storm, Governor Holcomb’s news conference brought welcome news regarding Indiana’s COVID-19 positivity rates. The color-coded maps “look the best they have in months” according to Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana’s State Health Commissioner Wednesday, February 17. No counties were at the red level […]
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Schools announce plans for Wednesday, Feb. 17
Local schools are reacting to inclement weather. Centerville-Abington Community Schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 17. Western Wayne Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Lincoln MS/HS will be having an e-learning day. Here’s information from LMHS: Students will need to check their email from yesterday to see the gold day schedule they will […]
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Wayne County’s Level 2 travel watch expires
The Level 2 travel watch expired at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, and Wayne County is now on a lower Level 1 advisory for roads maintained by Wayne County Highway Department and streets in Richmond and Centerville. A Level 1 travel advisory warns that those who must travel should use caution because of isolated blowing […]