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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 143 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 5.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Indiana increases from Q4 2021 to Q1

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Indiana in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $263,170, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Indiana during week ending March 19, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Indiana in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

130 people die from cancer in Indiana during week ending March 5

There were 130 deaths from cancer reported in Indiana in the week ending March 5, making up 19.1% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

31 people in 25-44 age group in Indiana are estimated to have died during week ending March 5

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 31 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending March 5.

Indiana deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending March 5

Indiana's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending March 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

38 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Indiana during week ending March 5

There were 38 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Indiana in the week ending March 5, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

95 people die in Indiana with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Feb. 26

There were 95 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana during the week ending Feb. 26, a 51.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

47 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Indiana during week ending March 5

There were 47 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Indiana in the week ending March 5, making up 6.9% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

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Do you know what you're allergic to?

By Trina Thomas | Mar 18, 2022

If your allergy symptoms get worse around pets, you're likely suffering from a pet allergy and not necessarily the spring season.

Spring Clean Up Begins

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

Mayor Anthony Copeland and the East Chicago Public Works Department introduce the Annual District “Spring Clean-Up” program that will begin

30 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Indiana during week ending March 5

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 18, 2022

There were 30 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Indiana in the week ending March 5, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Indiana during week ending March 5

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 18, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Indiana in the week ending March 5, making up less than 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

116 people die in Indiana with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Feb. 26

By Hoosier State Today | Mar 18, 2022

There were 116 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Indiana during the week ending Feb. 26, a 49.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

Easter Egg Hunt

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

The Covington 4th of July Royalty, Covington Apple Fest Royalty, and Party Princess Bailey’s Miss Bunny are hosting a community Easter egg hunt on April 10th at 2 p.m. at the Covington City Park!

Trash Pickup Changes

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

Our trash company informed us they will pick up all resident trash on Mondays beginning March 21st 2022.

10 people die from kidney disease in Indiana during week ending March 5

There were 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Indiana in the week ending March 5, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana.

March 15: Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” in the Senate section

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” on March 15.

202 people die in Indiana from heart disease in week ending Feb. 26

There were 202 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana during the week ending Feb. 26, a 7.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Indiana during week ending March 5