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Bedford’s Safe Night Moved To Sept. 12

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Over the past 19 years, Safe Night has been held on the second Saturday of June but due to COVID-19, the event has been rescheduled for September 12th.

The 20th anniversary of the event will take place at
the Lawrence County Fairgrounds from 6-10 PM.

Safe Night is a substance abuse prevention event that is a fun night for families and community members of all ages! This year’s event will include long-time favorites such as airbrush face
painting, t-shirt tie-dying, inflatable games and obstacle courses, fireworks, hot dogs and chips, ice cream, snow cones, popcorn, and much, much more. 

As always, admission, food, treats, and all activities are completely free.  This year will feature a teen area once again that will include life-size Jenga, teen inflatables, and corn-hole games. 

Hoosier Uplands thanks their sponsors: Lawrence County LCC, Lawrence County Fair Board, Wal-Mart, Celebrations of Southern Indiana, Bedford Federal Savings Bank, Johnny’s Signs Inc., Dawn Newby-AFLAC, Bedford Recycling, UAW Local #440, Duke Energy, Hoosier Uplands, Jones Oil, IU Health-Bedford and  WBIW/WQRK/WPHZ.

This event is entirely supported by community donations!

For those interested in having a booth at Safe Night or want to be involved in or support the event, contact the Safe Night Coordinator: Jessica Cox at jcox2@hoosieruplands.org. Booth
space at the event is completely free!

Mitchell Chamber Cancels Annual Dinner

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Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce has canceled their Annual Chamber Dinner originally scheduled for April 2, 2020, after great deliberation. 

Protecting the health, safety, and well-being of their members, attendees, and ultimately the community is paramount and serves as the reason for the chamber’s decision to cancel the Annual Chamber Dinner Meeting for 2020.   

“Put simply, canceling the dinner is the right thing to do during this historic time,” wrote the Greater Mitchell Chamber Board of Directors in a news release. “We also have a professional responsibility to model social distancing and not contribute to the spread of the virus through a large public gathering.”

Next year’s Annual Chamber Dinner is scheduled for April 1, 2021 at Spring Mill Inn, Lakeview Room with social hour beginning at 6 p.m. and welcoming comments and dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

The Guest Speaker for the event will be Gary Varvel.  

To those who made a reservation and paid for dinner tickets in 2020, your reservation/payment will be good for 2021 dinner.   

Reminders will be sent closer to the 2021 dinner date. 

You may request to cancel your reservation for a full refund by contacting the Chamber office: mitchellchamber@frontier.com or call 812-849-4441 and leave a message, your call will be returned. 

Rokita to Challenge Hill For Republican Nomination For Attorney General

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A former congressman will challenge Attorney General Curtis Hill for the Republican nomination at Indiana’s June Republican State Convention.

Todd Rokita announced Wednesday that he is entering the race for Indiana’s attorney general.

“Running against a Republican officeholder is not something I ever would want to do, in just about any circumstance. But our incumbent is wounded. The unanimous Supreme Court ruling, by Republican-appointed and conservative Justices, comes after a significant investigation of the facts made this choice clear.”

The former fourth district congressman and Indiana secretary of state had previously sought the Republican nomination for Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat in 2018, losing to Sen. Mike Braun.

Indiana Democratic Party Executive Director Lauren Ganapini issued the following statement after former Congressman Todd Rokita entered the race to be the Republican nominee for Attorney General.

“Counting on perennial candidate Todd Rokita to buoy the AG’s race is like counting on gasoline to put out a house fire. Todd Rokita’s eleventh-hour entrance is poised to implode what was already an embarrassing effort from Indiana Republicans. Todd Rokita will all but ensure the GOP AG’s race devolves into a bare-knuckled brawl. Indiana Republicans’ meltdown continues to make the Attorney General’s race a prime pick-up opportunity for Hoosier Democrats.”

The Indiana Supreme Court announced a decision Monday to decline Gov. Eric Holcomb’s request to tell him whether state Attorney General Curtis Hill will lose his office following his law license suspension for groping a state legislator and three other women.

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office asked the court for the ruling a day after it released a decision suspending Hill’s law license for 30 days effective May 18.

State law requires the attorney general to be “duly licensed to practice law in Indiana,” but it doesn’t specify whether the person can continue serving under a temporary suspension.

The court Monday said it would be “inappropriate” to intervene in this case.

“These issues were not litigated by the parties and are extraneous to our disciplinary opinion, making intervention inappropriate,” the order reads in part. “Moreover, courts generally should not issue advisory opinions…or decide issues if there is no case or controversy before them.”

Guidance For Re-opening High School Athletics And Other Activities

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The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released guidance for its 51 member state high school associations to consider in re-opening high school athletics and other activity programs across the nation.

The guidance document was developed by the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), a 15-member advisory committee composed of medical doctors, certified athletic trainers, high school coaches, and officials, research specialists and state high school association executives that regularly develops position statements related to medical aspects of conducting high school athletics.

In sharing this guidance document with state high school associations leaders on Monday, Michael Koester, M.D., chair of the NFHS SMAC, stressed that the guidance developed by the committee is intended as ideas for state associations to consider with their respective sports medicine committees and state health departments in designing return-to-activity plans that will be in accordance with state or local restrictions.

Similar to the manner in which different parts of the country have re-opened ahead of others due to containment levels of the virus, the guidance document was developed with the realization that there likely will be variation in what sports and activities are allowed to be played and held from one part of the country to another.

Along those same lines, the NFHS guidance document describes a staged approach to re-opening high school sports and other activities, similar to the phases of “opening up” outlined by the White House last month.

The committee suggests that state high school associations consult with their state and local health departments for determining the appropriate dates for implementing a phased-in approach within their respective states.

“We are greatly indebted to the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for its work in formulating this guidance for re-opening high school athletics and activities,” said Dr. Karissa Niehoff, NFHS executive director.

“It is important to be clear that this is guidance for individual states to consider as they return to activities this fall. States will utilize the guidance in this document as it best fits their state after consulting with local and state health departments.”

The guidance developed for state associations suggests a possible sports breakdown for higher risk, moderate risk, and lower risk, with the basis for the breakdown tied to the potential exposure to respiratory droplets.

As an example, the interaction of participants in higher-risk sports such as football and wrestling present more of a concern for transmission of the virus than lower-risk sports like individual running events and golf.

“We believe this guidance document will be a tremendous resource for our member state associations as they determine the timetables for re-opening sports and activities,” Niehoff said.

“The NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee utilized recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as some return-to-play considerations by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), in formulating this guidance document for re-opening athletics and other activities in our nation’s schools.” 

The NFHS guidance document also addresses a possible progression for returning to activities, hygiene practices, transportation to and from events, social-distancing suggestions during contests, and a tiered approach to who should be allowed to attend events.

The “Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities” document can be accessed here – 2020-nfhs-guidance-for-opening-up-high-school-athletics-and-activities-nfhs-smac-may-15_2020-final

Yard Sales Allowed Around Indiana – with Precautions

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Garage sales are allowed to continue amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the Indiana State Department of Health has new guidelines in place to help ensure the safety of those both hosting and attending garage sales.

Under Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s “Back on Track” plan, garage sales are classified as retail locations.

Per the terms of the plan, which is in stage two, gatherings of a maximum of twenty-five people are allowed.

Those hosting yard and garage sales are asked to wipe down and sanitize products.

People attending garage sales are asked to practice social distancing and it is recommended for everyone to wear a mask. Indiana Health Commissioner, Dr. Kristina Box, said that those who are hosting garage sales should do their part to keep their shopping areas clean.

Those having yard and garage sales in the WSLM listening area may advertise them for free on the daily program, Swap Shop. 

The program airs between 1-2p Monday thru Friday on WSLM 97.9 FM and WSLM 1220 AM.

Callers should give their name, phone number, and mention a sponsor (they are announced frequently during the program). The program is live and no personal comments can be made (per the FCC) and only sponsors of the show can be mentioned. 

There is a limit of 5 items each day and callers can call in each day of the week. Handguns and real estate listed with a realtor may not be advertised. 

The studio line is 812.883.3401.

For more information regarding phase two of the retail section of the “Back on Track” plan, click here.

All Indiana Teachers Recognized As 2021 Teacher Of The Year

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The Indiana Department of Education recognized all Indiana teachers collectively Tuesday as the 2021 Teacher of the Year.

The department traditionally has recognized a single educator with the award each year.

“The COVID-19 pandemic brought new complexities and challenges to schools with no advance warning,” State Schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick said in a statement. “Teachers across our state have displayed a level of flexibility and commitment.”

For more than 60 years, the Department of Education has conducted the Teacher of the Year program to recognize outstanding classroom teachers from across the state. The program’s mission is to inspire, rejuvenate, and celebrate the teaching profession.

Additional Covid-19 Testing Site Open in Clark County

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The Clark County Health Department has announced a free Covid-19 testing site at the Clarksville Community Center.
 
The facility is open Monday – Friday, 8a until 8p.
 
The OPTUMServe test sites will not operate on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day. The test site will reopen Tuesday Morning.
 
The test site is open to any Indiana resident who is asymptomatic or who has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive with Covid-19. 
 
It is also open for testing of those essential workers who have been working or in close contact with those in the at-risk population. 
 
Face masks required for entry to the testing site.
 
Maintain 6-foot social distancing at all times.
 
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, come get tested.
 
If you are at high risk because you are over age 65, have diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or another underlying condition, or if you are a member of a minority population that’s at greater risk, please come get tested – even if you don’t have symptoms.
 
This also includes 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.
 
The preferred registration method is https://lhi.care/covidtesting.
 
Testing by appointment only.
 
For those without Internet access or to register a child for testing call 888-634-1116. Wait times at this number may occur, online registration preferred. Testing by appointment only.
 
This is an Indiana State Department of Health OptumServe Testing Site, for the health of all Hoosiers.
 
Thank you to the Town of Clarksville and Clarksville Parks & Recreation for use of the Clarksville Community Center!
 
Nightly site disinfection provided by Puroclean.

2 Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed at Waters of Scottsburg LTC Facility

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Scott County Health Department announces today two cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported at The Waters of Scottsburg.

212 facilities across the state have reported a total of 3,625 as of May 18, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. 

There have been 732 total deaths in long term care facilities in Indiana. 

Both individuals are female and from Scott County. The patients are quarantined and recovering.

No further information about the patients will be released due to privacy laws.

The Waters of Scottsburg has notified residents and their families of the positive cases.

Scott County Health Officer states “We know that people older than 60 with underlying health conditions are most at risk during this pandemic,” Dr. Kevin Rogers said. “The Waters has already implemented infectious control protocols and have been working with our office and Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) to prevent further spread within the facility.”

To prevent community spread, long-term care facilities should be following the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) guidelines:

  • Identify a separate space that is used only for confirmed or presumed COVID-19 patients;
  • Limit patient contact to only essential direct care providers;
  • Establish a tracking system to monitor and manage infection control activities and residents and staff member who are symptomatic

 

SCOTT COUNTY CONFIRMS 3rd DEATH DUE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS

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The Scott County Health Department, unfortunately, received documentation on Tuesday that the county has recorded its third death due to novel coronavirus.
 
The patient had pre-existing health conditions which put them in a high-risk category for complications.
 
The patient had been quarantining at their residence, where they passed.
 
Local health officer, Dr. R. Kevin Rogers, states “We send condolences to the family and friends of the one who passed. This is a stark reminder of the severity of this disease. We as a community must listen to the guidance of the experts and practice all the ways to not spread this disease including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. We all must protect those who are most vulnerable.”
 
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) symptoms of novel coronavirus include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.
 
Like influenza, human coronaviruses is most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:
 
• Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing;
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands;
• Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands; and
• Rarely, fecal contamination.
 
The best way to protect yourself from any respiratory illness, including the flu, is to:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
 
For additional information about novel coronavirus, visit coronavirus.in.gov

Harrison County Inmate Roster – 5-19-20

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May 13
 
Dreyer, Austin
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