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GRDHD Reports 2 New Deaths and 20 Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

On Friday, July 24, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 20 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 4 in Daviess County, 8 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 6 in Ohio County, and 1 in Webster County. The reported deaths were both residents of Ohio County. The total number of reported COVID-19 […]

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Shawneetown Bridge in Union County to Receive Updated Pier Markings

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (July 23, 2020) – Beginning Thursday, a contractor will be updating the pier markings on the Shawneetown Bridge in Union County. Located on KY 56, the work should be completed in approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting. Lane closures will be in place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.while this work is performed. 

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Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19

​​​​​​​Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “This week we have seen some of our highest number of cases of the coronavirus going all the way back to the start of

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GRDHD Reports 2 Deaths and 29 Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

On Thursday, July 23, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 29 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 18 in Daviess County, 5 in Henderson County, 4 in Ohio County, 1 in Union County, and 1 in Webster County. The reported deaths were both residents of Ohio County. The total number of reported COVID-19

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Gov. Beshear: Despite COVID-19 Challenges, Kentucky Looks to Close Out Fiscal Year 2020 Without Shortfall

Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 22, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that the state is looking to close out fiscal year 2020 without a shortfall, despite the continuing challenges presented by efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor also provided an update on the state’s

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The American Heart Association’s Evansville Tri-State Heart Walk goes virtual

INDIANAPOLIS, July 22, 2020 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is converting its annual Evansville Tri-State Heart Walk to a virtual event on Saturday, Aug. 15. The change will ensure the safety of participants, especially those with underlying heart conditions or risk factors who may

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Kentucky plans virtual town hall on reopening schools

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky education officials plan to hold a virtual town hall on reopening schools. A statement from the Department of Education says the event on Thursday will focus on reviewing the major points of the state’s “Healthy at School” guidance. It is geared toward state educators and other school support staff but

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KSP Hosts ‘Cover the Cruiser’ to Support Special Olympics

KSP Encourages Public Participation FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 22, 2020) – During the last week of July, Kentucky State Police (KSP) invites the public to ‘Cover the Cruiser’ in support of Special Olympics Kentucky (SOKY). KSP posts across the state will have cruisers parked at designated locations* (i.e. gas stations, grocery stores, etc.) and will encourage the

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Gov. Beshear Provides Update as Kentucky ReportsSecond-Highest One-Day Total of COVID-19 Cases

Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 21, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as officials reported the second-highest number of cases in a single day. “Here in Kentucky, our surge continues as well. Today we are reporting our

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GRDHD Reports 21 Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

On Tuesday, July 21, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 21 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 9 in Daviess County, 9 in Henderson County, 1 in Union County, and 2 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 1,307. Twenty-two reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.

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AAA: Western Kentucky Gas Prices Fall Below Two-Dollar Mark

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are five cents cheaper this week at $1.972, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Motorists in the Great Lakes and Central region are seeing gas price fluctuation on the week. With six-cent decreases, Indiana ($2.16), Michigan ($2.19), and Ohio ($2.12) top the list for this week’s largest

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Kentucky Department for Public Health Issues Advisory for Recent Travelers to States, One U.S. Territory Reporting High Rates of COVID-19

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 20, 2020) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) today issued an advisory for Kentuckians who have traveled to states reporting high numbers of COVID-19. The advisory recommends a 14-day self-quarantine for travelers who went to any of eight states reporting positive testing rate equal to or greater than 15% for COVID-19

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Gov. Beshear: New Actions Required as COVID-19 Case Grow

Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 20, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday updated Kentuckians on continued efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as the commonwealth faces a significant uptick in new cases. “The virus is spreading out there. It’s spreading significantly. We must make sure that we

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GRDHD Reports 31 Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Including 2 New Cases in Union County

On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 31 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 12 in Daviess County, 9 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County, 4 in Ohio County, 2 in Union County, and 3 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is

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Gov. Beshear: State Reports Highest One-Day Total of New COVID-19 cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 19, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday announced the largest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases in the commonwealth and warned that Kentuckians could face dire days ahead without renewed efforts by everyone to rein in the virus’ spread. “We have got to defeat this virus. We are at war and we are

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