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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.

Clinton County Council Approves Funds For Coronavirus Test Kits, Supplies, And Testing At Private Lab

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At an emergency meeting of the Clinton County Council on Friday, March 20, 2020, funds were approved COVID-19 Pandemic supplies and services.

“The total money was funding for COVID-19 Pandemic supplies and services,” said County Councilman Jon Hussey. “Some was to replace funds that were already used but most was for the expenses to come.”

Those supplies should arrive in the coming week.

“From what I understand we are not sure of the exact date of arrival but supposedly this coming week,” said County Councilman Hussey.

On Monday, March 16, 2020, The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) had previously reported making a request for supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile.

CCHD has stated Clinton County residents have been tested for coronavirus with no confirmed cases.

47 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 126 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed, 3 Deaths

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 47 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 126 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Three Hoosiers have died.

In total, 833 Hoosiers have been tested, including 279 who were tested in the last 24 hours.

The new cases involve residents of Allen (3), Clark (3), Delaware (1), Elkhart (1), Greene (1), Hamilton (5), Hancock (1), Harrison (1), Hendricks (2), Howard (1), Johnson (2), Lake (1), LaPorte (1), Marion (22), Scott (1) and Vigo (1) counties. The list of counties with cases is included in the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard at https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/, which will be updated daily at 10 a.m. Cases are listed by county of residence. Private lab reporting may be delayed and will be reflected in the map and count when results are received at ISDH.

23 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 79 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 23 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 79 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Two Hoosiers have died.

The new cases involve residents of Allen (1), Boone (1), Floyd (1), Grant (1), Hamilton (3), Johnson (1), Lake (2), Marion (6), Shelby (1), St. Joseph (3), Tippecanoe (1), Vanderburgh (1) and Vigo (1) counties. The list of counties with cases is included in the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard at https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/, which will be updated daily at 10 a.m. Cases are listed by county of residence. Private lab reporting may be delayed and will be reflected in the map and count when results are received at ISDH.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s Retail Store Sales Floors Will Be Closed To Shoppers

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Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s Retail Store sales floors will be closed to shoppers, effective Friday, March 20, and until further notice.

We will continue to accept donations during limited hours of 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday.

This situation is unlike anything our community has ever faced. Our first concern is the well-being of our employees, many of whom came to work for Goodwill because of an employment barrier that made finding a job elsewhere difficult, if not impossible.

The inability to operate our Retail sales floors has a significant impact on our entire organization. Over the next week, we are building a plan on how we can best move forward in the best interests of our employees and all those whom we serve. We are working with affected employees to help them access information on their health and wellness benefits, while proactively working to reduce or remove barriers to any additional services they may need.

We urge Hoosiers to continue donating their unwanted items in the coming weeks. Goodwill associates will unload items from cars, without our donors having to exit their vehicles. Donors are also welcome to park and bring items to the donation door, while maintaining sufficient distance from Goodwill employees and each other.

Thank you for your support for Goodwill. Together, we will continue to achieve our mission of helping to change lives every day by empowering people to increase their independence and reach their potential. We will continue to post updates at goodwillindy.org.

Eric Schlegel
Vice President
Retail, Facilities and Risk Management
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana

Frankfort Municipal Utilities Office Closes Lobby In Response to COVID-19

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Effective 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020, the Frankfort Municipal Utilities lobby will be temporarily closed in response to COVID-19.

Payments will be accepted through their drive-up window form 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

You may also use the 24-hour dropbox.

Customers needing to establish a new service need to call the Utilities Office at 765-659-3361 to set-up an appointment.

All Indiana Schools Closed Until May 1st

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At a press conference, this afternoon from the Indiana Statehouse, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced the closure of all schools until May 1.

As May 1 approaches, they may reevaluate at that time to determine if schools will need to remain closed for the remainder of the school year.

We are monitoring the press conference and will bring updates as they become available.

The Farmers Bank Temporarily Suspends Lobby Access In Response To COVID-19

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For the protection of our customers, staff, their families, as well as the citizens of the communities we serve, The Farmers Bank is temporarily suspending lobby access except by appointment only at all Farmers Bank locations effective Thursday, March 19th at 12:00 pm until further notice.

“We have been closely monitoring the status of the current COVID-19 situation and in these uncertain times, our concern at The Farmers Bank is for the well-being of our customers, employees, their families, and the communities we serve. We would like to remind all our customers that while this social issue is sweeping the nation, this is not a financial crisis and your funds will remain available to you.” said Karen F. Gregerson, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in Indiana, while we have no news at this time of confirmed cases in Clinton County, we have been notified of confirmed cases reported in Boone and Hamilton Counties. For these reasons and to do our part in limiting the spread of COVID-19, the following steps are being taken, effective Thursday, March 19th at 12:00 pm.

• The Farmers Bank will temporarily suspend lobby access at all branch locations beginning Thursday, March 19th at 12:00 pm until further notice.

• Drive-up facilities will remain open during normal drive-up business hours.
o For your convenience, some branches will have extended hours. Check our website https://www.thefarmersbank.com for the most current information regarding the locations and business hours at your local Farmers Bank branch.

• All business change orders will be available by appointment only. Call your local branch or 765-654-8731 to place an order and schedule your pick-up.

• Cash advances can be completed at the ATM.

• All bank services are currently still available: You may contact a customer service representative or a loan officer at your local branch or by calling 765-654-8731 to answer any questions or schedule all necessary appointments.
o Safe Deposit Box Entry
o Account Openings
o Loan Closings

If you choose to take care of some or all of your banking business online, The Farmers Bank offers a full suite of electronic banking products. You’ll find our online banking system and mobile banking app fast, convenient, and easy to use. Pay your bills, check your balances, deposit checks, view your transaction history, transfer money between accounts, and locate our ATMs all from the comfort and safety of your home.

Karen F. Gregerson also stated, “We recognize that this is a challenging time for all and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, we feel a deep sense of responsibility to protect the overall safety of our customers and their families, our employees and their families and the communities we serve while allowing us to continue to provide the quality community banking service you have come to expect – and deserve. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we continue to monitor and work through these unique circumstances.”

We understand the importance of having access to your funds during these uncertain times and want to ensure you have additional access to your funds during this time by extending drive-up hours at some locations, refunding foreign ATM charges, and increasing daily limits on debit cards and mobile banking deposits.

The Farmers Bank’s management team will continue to closely monitor the situation and evaluate any further actions needed. We will continue to share updates at www.thefarmersbank.com and on our social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For additional information about the current status of COVID-19 in Indiana, please visit https://www.in.gov/coronavirus or contact your local health department.

If you have a special circumstance or need additional assistance, please contact us on Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm or Saturday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 765-654-8731.

17 New Positive Cases Of COVID-19 Makes It 56 Hoosiers Now Diagnosed

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today reported 17 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing to 56 the number of Hoosiers diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Two Hoosiers have died.

The new cases involve residents of Howard (3), Lake (1), Marion (8), Owen (1), St. Joseph (2), Tippecanoe (1) and Wayne (1) counties. The list of counties with cases is included in the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard at https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/, which will be updated daily at 10 a.m. Cases are listed by county of residence.

Clinton County Residents Tested For Coronavirus, Additional Testing Approved – Those Results Pending

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As Clinton County officials, both County and City, take preemptive measures in dealing with COVID-19, Coronavirus, residents of Clinton County have undergone testing for the pandemic virus.

“There have been residents from Clinton Co tested and results thus far have been negative,” said Clinton County Public Health Nurse Dana Longenecker of the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). This was as of 5:54 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

However, additional testing was approved by the State of Indiana on Wednesday and those results are pending.

“There were tests authorized by the state today [Wednesday] and those results are pending,” said, Nurse Longenecker.

Preparations are ongoing in Clinton County should an outbreak occur locally.

During the Tuesday, March 17, 2020, County Commissioners meeting Rodney Wann, Administrator/Environmentalist with CCHD, provided an update of the steps the County has taken.

“As of today [Tuesday], or late yesterday afternoon [Monday], we had distributed from our inventory 1,095 masks to various County and City agencies … as well as a few of the health care facilities and nursing homes,” said Wann. “We have also distributed, as of yesterday [Monday], about 500 pairs of gloves that we also had on inventory already. Again, to supplement those agencies that will need those.”

CCHD has also made a request to the Strategic National Stockpile for additional items.

“We sent in an order [to] the Strategic National Stockpile that has been set-up out of the CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]. We put in a request for the County as of yesterday [Monday] asking for an additional 2,000 more masks to be sent to this County as well as gloves, surgical gowns and additional items that are needed by health care. As well as about 4,000 swabs in the event Darrell [Sanders] and I and Dr. Tharp decide there is a need to do a drive-thru test clinic.”

Wann addressed the likelihood if drive-thru testing would be possible.

“So that is probably our next incident management situation. To determine whether we would be able to do those or not. That is still up in the air due to testing restrictions and limitations.”

The Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated according to Wann. A component of the EOC is ESF-8, which is health and medical, and CCDH is taking part in the Center. “We are going to try and staff that as often as possible and not interrupt what operations that we have regularly going,” said Wann.

CCHD is working to establish a call center to allow the public to get answers to questions they may have.

“We are in the process of establishing a call center here in the county,” said Wann. “Because right now information is most valuable and right now the most varying element. So, we are working with several folks – including ACCS – to try and get a call bank set-up.”

“At that point, we will start staffing that regularly a few hours each day and a few hours each evening try to keep consistent information out there. I anticipate that being needed if we start doing drive-thru testing and, or 12-months from now or so – we, hopefully, have to start doing immunizations.”

Dr. Stephen Tharp, Clinton County Health Officer, also spoke to the Commissioners in regards to Commissioner Josh Uitts question about keeping the public and County employees safe when coming to the courthouse.

“It’s difficult to decide at what point we need to step-up to the next level,” said Dr. Tharp.

“We have not identified a case in the county. I don’t anticipate too many people from outside of the county to be gathering in official meetings and that sort of thing. But I think it is very important to be able to conduct business, to support our population in our county with what we need to do. So there is a balance and everybody has a different idea. The reality is that we should do the things that we can and keep in mind in taking care of ourselves as well.”

Commissioner Uitts addressed putting in place a plan to have those County employees that can work from home be able to do so.

Dr. Tharp added, “Clearly anything that can be done to limit the exposure is a good thing. We have to be flexible and recognize that there is a risk and also take the precautions that we can.”

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