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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.

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

2 Additional Clinton County Residents Test Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 47

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Saturday, May 2, 2020, Clinton County has now had 47 residents test positive for COVID-19. The two (2) new cases reported include a previously unreported case from April 26, 2020. Of the 2 new cases, 1 is a female and 1 is a male. The 1 female is in the (40-49) age group. The male (case from April 26) is in the (40-49) age group. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 412 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 676 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 19,295 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,115 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 104,141 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 99,639 on Friday.

Local Caterer Honor Front Line Workers

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“With all the front line is doing for our health and safety, we wanted to provide a complimentary meal so they can take a break and relax,” said Rodney Mounts, owner of C & R Catering.

Rodney, along with his wife Christine, lives in Jefferson.

“They do so much for us, I wanted to say thank you.”

A total of 121 meals were prepared and delivered to Frankfort IU Health, Clinton County EMS, and the Clinton County Health Department.

“This was a team effort,” Rodney said. “I want to thank Tammy and Jeff Danner with J & T Cleaning along with Connecting Point Church for making this all possible.”

2 More Clinton County Residents Test Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 38

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Thursday, April 30, 2020, Clinton County has now had 38 residents test positive for COVID-19. The two (2) new cases are both males. One (1) in the (20-29) age group, the other in the (40-49) age group. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 377 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 669 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 17,835 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 1,007 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 94,998 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 91,550 on Wednesday.

1 More Clinton County Resident Test Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 36

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Clinton County has now had 36 residents test positive for COVID-19. The one (1) new case is a female in the (40-49) age group. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 360 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 605 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 17,182 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 964 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 91,550 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 87,181 on Tuesday.

3 More Clinton County Resident Test Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 35

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Clinton County has now had 35 residents test positive for COVID-19. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 346 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 16,588 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 901 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 87,181 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 84,706 on Monday.

26th Annual Frankfort Hot Dog Festival Postponed Until July 30-31 2021

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Today, Monday, April 27, 2020, the Frankfort Main Street Board of Directors announced after looking at all options and consulting with the Indiana State Festivals Association, to postpone the 26th Annual Frankfort Hot Dog Festival until July 30-31, 2021.

“This was by far one of the most difficult decisions and did not come without many tears and sleepless nights,” said Frankfort Main Street Executive Director Kim Stevens.

With approximately 90-days out from what would be the opening day of the much-loved Frankfort Hot Dog Festival, the Frankfort Main Street Board of Directors stated that due to COVID-19, community festivals, and events have taken a tremendous hit, affecting everyone one from the local communities, festival vendors, entertainers and service organizations.

Frankfort Main Street feels a responsibility to do our part in helping to keep our community safe.

1 More Clinton County Resident Test Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 32

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Monday, April 22, 2020, Clinton County has now had 32 residents test positive for COVID-19. The one (1) new case is a female in the (60-69) age group. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 340 residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 963 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 15,961 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 844 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 84,706 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 81,708 on Sunday.

New Clinton County Resident Test Positive For COVID-19, Brings Total To 31

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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced today, Sunday, April 26, 2020, Clinton County has now had 31 residents test positive for COVID-19. The one (1) new case is a male in the (40-49) age group. There is 1 death related to COVID-19 in Clinton County. At least 333 Residents of Clinton County have been tested as reported by the ISDH.

Additionally, the ISDH announced that 634 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 15,012 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.

A total of 813 Hoosiers have died to date. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.

To date, 81,708 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 79,774 on Saturday.

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