To assist students and families in filing the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is hosting a second virtual FAFSA Frenzy event on Monday, April 13 between 7-9 p.m. The deadline to file the FAFSA in Indiana is April 15. Students and families can seek assistance through […]
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April 11: Reid at 38 cases; Indiana now at 330 deaths
As of 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, Reid Health has 38 lab-confirmed positive cases and 51 hospitalized patients in containment areas. Reid has submitted 305 tests for processing. Because of the lag time in state reported data, Reid Health is sharing with the community its own data. This data will no longer include the number […]
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Wayne County: Anyone in public should wear mask, sanitize hands at gas pump
No matter what color or pattern they are, Wayne County Commissioners and Richmond Mayor Dave Snow are recommending all residents living and/or working anywhere in Wayne County wear protective face masks when it is necessary to be in public places. That was just one of the newest guidelines in a joint executive order issued this […]
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Richmond Fire Department addresses coronavirus
Richmond Fire Department takes the threat posed by the novel strain of coronavirus and the disease process it causes, now referred to as COVID-19, with the utmost seriousness. It is the standard operating practice of this department to ensure the ongoing health and safety of all our personnel and their families. To that end, we […]
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Governor issues guidance for places of worship at Easter
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D., FACOG, this week issued guidance for places of worship in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of uncertainty, faith is more important than ever, and I am deeply grateful to our religious leaders for their efforts to […]
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State now at 300 COVID deaths; Reid has submitted almost 300 tests
Indiana is now counting 300 deaths from COVID-19 as it heads into the Easter weekend, and state officials are urging residents to continue to follow the stay-at-home order to reduce the spread of the deadly virus. Seemingly healthy people can spread the virus for about five days before feeling ill. Reid Health has 39 lab-confirmed […]
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Reid up to 39 positive COVID cases; 245 Hoosiers have died
Reid Health now has 39 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 as of the evening of April 8, and has 59 patients in containment areas from its eight-county service area. A total of 259 tests have been submitted. Due to the lag time in state reported data, Reid Health is sharing with the community its own […]
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Blood drives planned in Cambridge City, Connersville, Richmond
Cambridge City •Golay Community Center will play host to a community blood drive Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Community Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Make an appointment to donate to reduce wait time at the blood drive and promote social distancing. Go to […]
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Local health educator: Here’s how to quickly make a mask with household items
Angela McDaniel, health educator for Wayne County Health Department, made an approximately 2-minute video showing some options on how to make masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Please don’t leave home without it!” the health department’s post said about masks. McDaniel shows how to make a mask from a cut-up T-shirt and ponytail […]
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Reid up to 36 positive cases; 57 in containment areas
As of 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Reid Health has 36 lab-confirmed positive cases and 57 patients in hospital containment areas. A total of 229 tests have been submitted. Because of the lag time in state reported data, Reid Health is sharing with the community its own data. This data will no longer include the […]