Wayne County officials have closed the courthouse to the public after Indiana’s governor has ordered Hoosiers to stay home to fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. During this time, the Clerk’s Main Office, Small Claims/Traffic and Voters Registration is limited in staffing onsite and will work from home. Effective immediately, and until further notice, Wayne […]
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Fayette County counts 2 as COVID-19 positive after earlier Wayne County case reassigned
In a reversal of previously announced information, a person listed as a Wayne County resident who had a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 is now being counted as a Fayette County resident. On Tuesday, March 24, Fayette County Health Department announced the second presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in its county. That case had first […]
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March 23: Governor orders Hoosiers to stay home in fight against COVID-19
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address Monday, March 23, to order that Hoosiers remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7. […]
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Henry County, State of Ohio put in new restrictions
Henry County is limiting public or private gatherings to no more than 10 people, effective immediately, and closing all businesses except those listed as essential, and Ohio has put in place a “stay at home” order. Henry County Workplaces may have more than 10 people on site. As of 5 p.m. Sunday, these are the […]
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Henry Community Health, Reid open respiratory clinics in response to COVID-19 emergency
Henry Community Health Henry Community Health announced it has opened a Respiratory Clinic with hours of 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week. HCH officials say if patients can manage their symptoms at home, they ask that they please stay home. However, those who cannot manage their symptoms at home are asked to call the […]
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County, Richmond urge reduction of social, work interaction
Wayne County and Richmond government and health officials strengthened their pleas Friday night for area residents to help slow the spread of novel coronavirus as Reid Health sees an increase in respiratory illnesses. Residents are directed to cease all non-essential gatherings of people, including social gatherings and funerals, for the time being. Officials also urge […]
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Indiana moving primary election to June 2
Governor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody today to announce an agreement to move the date of this year’s Indiana primary election from May 5 to June 2. All dates corresponding with the primary election will be moved by 28 days to […]
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Latest COVID-19 testing numbers from Reid, state (March 23/24)
As of 4:45 p.m. Monday, March 23, Reid has sent in 58 COVID-19 tests. At this time, there have been 1 positive test, 21 negative tests, four presumptive positive and 32 pending results. The total includes hospitalized patients and self-quarantines. Testing availability remains limited and subject to approval by Indiana State Department of Health. Here […]
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UPDATE: Wayne County schools closing starting March 16; Head Start closing March 17
All public and private school districts in Wayne County will be closed beginning Monday, March 16. The school campuses will be closed to students at the end of the Friday, March 13, school day, and students will not be allowed on campus until April 13. Centerville-Abington Schools, Northeastern Wayne Schools, Nettle Creek Schools, Richmond Community […]