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Brett W. Todd is the managing editor of Clinton County Today. Clinton County Today is a community-focused website to provide individuals of Clinton County Indiana and surrounding areas with information impacting their lives. Clinton County Today is a service of Progressive Partners of Indiana, LLC where Brett W. Todd is its managing member.

Update (5/12/20): 100 Clinton County Residents Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Clinton County has now had 100 residents test positive for COVID-19. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 773 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 566 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 25,127 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,444 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 150,510 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 146,688 on Saturday.

Free COVID-19 Testing In Frankfort, Begins May 13th

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An ISDH/Optum Covid-19 Testing Site will begin operating on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 8:00am-8:00pm. The testing will run Monday – Friday for the next several weeks and continue with the 8:00am-8:00pm times. The location of the test site will be at the Frankfort High School located at 1 South Maish Rd, Frankfort.

Testing Criteria: Individuals who are symptomatic for COVID-19 or close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 positive patients when it is imperative that the contact continues to work and/or have close contact with at-risk populations.

Hoosiers will not be charged for testing and insurance is not required. If you have private health insurance, please bring that information with you.

You MUST register at: https://lhi.care/covidtesting or by telephone at: 888-634-1116.

Update (5/11/20): 8 Additional Clinton County Residents Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19, Total of 96

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Monday, May 11, 2020, Clinton County has now had 96 residents test positive for COVID-19. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 761 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 511 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 24,627 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,411 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 146,688 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 140,029 on Saturday.

Update (5/10/20): 88 Clinton County Residents Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Sunday, May 10, 2020, Clinton County has now had 88 residents test positive for COVID-19. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 692 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 402 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 24,126 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,379 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 140,029 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 135,686 on Saturday.

Update (5/9/20): 85 Clinton County Residents Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Saturday, May 9, 2020, Clinton County has now had 85 residents test positive for COVID-19. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 659 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 606 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 23,732 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,362 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 135,686 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 130,128 on Friday.

Safety of Utilities Employees Cited As A Reason Why USB Continues To Keep Lagoons Closed

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The five members of the Frankfort Utility Service Board issued a press release, Thursday, May 7, 2020, addressing the closure of the Frankfort Lagoons.

Below is the press release in its entirety.

The Frankfort Lagoons were created years ago as the answer to sewage treatment issues created by a local industry. Their purpose was to collect and hold water used by that industry to be disposed of without processing the water through the entire sanitary sewage treatment process. After the industry closed, the infrastructure conveying the water to the Lagoons was incorporated into the storm water drainage system for a section of the city. The storm water and water supplied by electric powered wells are the main water sources for the Lagoons today. The Lagoons continue to be maintained and operated as a part of the utility infrastructure in the City.

In the 1970’s, the Utility Service Board (USB) was created by the Frankfort City Council to oversee the Frankfort Water Works, Frankfort Light and Power, Wastewater Treatment Department, and Sewer Maintenance Department. More recently, the Fiber Optic Network was added to the Board’s responsibility.

There are five members on the Board. Three are appointed by the Mayor and two by the City Council. Per state statute, the Board is responsible for supervising the utilities to ensure that the operation of the utilities is in the best interest and to the benefit of the ratepayers. Policymaking regarding the operation of the utilities, its real estate, and its infrastructure is part of the supervisory powers granted the Board. Since the temporary closing of the Lagoons is a policy made by the Board and since the Lagoons fall under the umbrella of the utility infrastructure, the USB, not the Mayor, not the City Council, and not the Department of Natural Resources will provide the rationale for the decision and will continue to serve as the decision maker with regard to the Lagoons.

In the beginning, Governor’s Executive order declared, among many things, that people should stay at home, limited public gathering, and asked that certain types of places be closed to the public. With this order in mind, the USB felt it was in the best interest of the public and more importantly of its employees, that the Lagoons be closed. A significant factor in the closing was, and continues to be the fact that employees of the utilities are ultimately responsible for the care, maintenance, and trash removal for the Lagoons. The USB also is thankful for and mindful of the many volunteers who have routinely assisted in cleaning up the trash and hazardous items left in the area. Why would the USB want to put any of these employees’ or volunteers’ health in jeopardy? After considering the safety of the employees, the volunteers, and the public, the decision was made to close the Lagoons. Recently some of the Governor’s restrictions were amended to allow more activities, but there was also a provision for local authorities to utilize a slower process to reopen to the public. After considering the increase in the reported cases most recently in Clinton County, the USB decided to keep the Lagoons closed at this time, but to review the current data as it becomes available, and to reopen the Lagoons when employees, volunteers, and the public face minimal health risk. The health and safety of the employees, volunteers, and the public are matters of great importance to the USB. The USB appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation during this time of public health emergency. We will continue to analyze the situation as it arises and will make decisions as appropriate.

Frankfort Utility Service Board
Mike Kelley (Chairman)
Kent Brewer (Vice Chairman)
Joe Root
Mike Reeder
Rick Gunyon

Update (5/8/20): 80 Clinton County Residents Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Friday, May 8, 2020, Clinton County has now had 80 residents test positive for COVID-19. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 619 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 675 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 23,146 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,328 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 130,128 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 124,782 on Thursday.

Update (5/7/20): 5 Additional Clinton County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 75

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Thursday, May 7, 2020, Clinton County has now had 75 residents test positive for COVID-19. The five (5) new cases reported consists of three (3) females; one (1) each in the (20-29), (30-39), and (40-49 ) age groups. And, two (2) males; one (1) each in the (30-39) and (40-49) age groups. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 600 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 650 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 22,503 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,295 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 124,782 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 120,496 on Wednesday.

Update (5/6/20): 5 Additional Clinton County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 70

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Clinton County has now had 70 residents test positive for COVID-19. The five (5) new cases reported consists of three (3) females; one (1) each in the (40-49), (50-59), and (80+ ) age groups. And, two (2) males; one (1) each in the (30-39) and (60-69) age groups. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 585 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 862 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 21,870 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,264 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 120,496 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 115,834 on Tuesday.

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