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For eight months, Hoosiers had to wear masks in public. That changed last Tuesday when Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb allowed his statewide mask mandate to expire. But several Southern Indiana restaurant owners plan to continue their own in-house mask requirements. “I think we’ve got a little bit more time before that’s something I’m comfortable with with my staff, especially being in a restaurant where people have to take their masks off to dine and it’s boisterous,” said Dallas McGarit...

COVID-19 vaccine clinics need more volunteers Taylor Durden © Provided by WAVE Louisville COVID-19 vaccine clinics are starting to see fewer volunteers, but the need for vaccines is still high. CLARK COUNTY, Ind. (WAVE) - The Clark County Health Department said they need more volunteers to work the COVID-19 vaccine clinic this week. The department posted on Facebook Wednesday, saying: “Where are our regular vax clinic volunteers? We need non medicals for THIS afternoon and...

Hoosiers weigh in after statewide mask mandate ends, local communities dont impose their own © Provided by WLKY Louisville hoosiers discuss end to mask mandate As Indianas statewide mask mandate expired Tuesday, several southern Indiana counties also decided they would not impose stricter guidelines than the state. Local governments are the only entities that are able to impose guidelines after state officials announced the mask mandate would become an advisory, doing away with the requireme...

Senate Bill 5 in Indiana aims to restrict local health departments ability to issue mandates Share Updated: 11:15 PM EDT Apr 2, 2021 Share Updated: 11:15 PM EDT Apr 2, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript COUNTY LEGISLATORS. SENATE BILL 5 AIMS TO RESTRICT LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS’ ABILITY TO ISSUE MANDATES. IT COMES AS INDIANA IS ENDING ITS STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19 AND LEAVING IT UP TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DECIDE ON ANY MANDATES. >> MY UNDERSTANDING ...

Moving smoothly: Indiana wraps up first day of new mass vaccination site Share Updated: 5:49 AM EST Mar 13, 2021 WLKY Digital Team Share Updated: 5:49 AM EST Mar 13, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript OFFICIALS SAY THEY’RE VACCINATING MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE EVERY HOUR. >> WE’VE HAD A GREAT TURNOUT S FAR, A GOOD CROWD. THE PROCESS IS MOVING SMOOTHLY. >> CARS LINED UP EARLY AT IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN SELLERSBURG FRIDAY. THE SCHOOL ON COUNTY ROAD...

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Local health officials warned Tuesday that the fight isn’t over, but they agreed that the latest COVID-19 numbers are a breath of fresh air for Southern Indiana.

Indiana health officials say vaccine rollout could be reason for recent drop in hospitalizations Share Updated: 6:32 PM EST Feb 22, 2021 Share Updated: 6:32 PM EST Feb 22, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript AGAINST LETTING YOUR GUARD DOWN AFTER VIDEO SURFACE SHOWING A LARGE CROWD PACKED INTO THE LOWER LEVEL OF A JEFFERSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME OVER THE WEEKEND. I’M A BASKETBALL FAN MYSELF. I UNDERSTAND INDIANA BASKETBALL. I MEAN THE LAST THING WE WANT...

Im just waiting for my call. | Indiana doctor writes letters to the Colts asking to be quarterback Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel is a loyal Colts fan who has been writing to the teams GM for the last 14 years. He finally got a response. Author: Elle Smith Updated: 8:33 PM EST February 18, 2021 CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — Dressed in a Peyton Manning jersey worn over an American Flag jumpsuit, Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel looks the part of an ...

Fairs and festivals play an important role in the culture and economy of communities across the Midwest. But the continued prevalence of COVID-19 could put them in jeopardy again in 2021.

Courtesy of Abbey Road On The River Originally published on January 29, 2021 12:50 pm Fairs and festivals play an important role in the culture and economy of communities across the Midwest. But the continued prevalence of COVID-19 could put them in jeopardy again in 2021. People have flocked to southern Indiana for more than 40 years for the Starlight Strawberry Festival. The event has many hallmarks of traditional small-town celebrations, along with its build your own strawberry shortcake ...