Hoptown Archives

School board to vote Thursday on return to in-person instruction

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 2, 2020

Superintendent Chris Bentzel will propose students return to the classroom soon after Labor Day, with the exception of those enrolled in the Virtual Learning Academy.

8 new COVID-19 cases reported in Christian County

by Julia Hunter
September 2, 2020

While the county has seen an apparent plateau recently, more than a third of all coronavirus cases since the pandemic began in mid-March have been reported within the last month.

Christian County reports 6 new coronavirus cases

by Julia Hunter
September 1, 2020

The total number of local cases includes 220 classified as active and 660 classified as recovered.

Federal report: Christian County in COVID-19 danger zone

by Al Cross
September 1, 2020

Christian County was among 14 counties in the White House Coronavirus Task Force report's "red zone," where new cases of the virus numbered more than one per 1,000 residents and the share of residents who tested positive during the week was over 10%.

Governor reports 3 coronavirus deaths and 381 new cases of COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 31, 2020

Among the new cases, there were 43 children ages 18 and younger.

Drive-thru coronavirus test site will be closed Tuesday

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 31, 2020

Weather permitting, testing will resume Wednesday at Tie Breaker Park.

Health department reports Christian County’s 14th coronavirus death

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 31, 2020

The county health director also announced Monday that 16 new coronavirus cases were confirmed.

Independent businesses and artists create event to draw patrons downtown

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 29, 2020

Several dozen people came out for the Stroll, Sip and Shop event Thursday evening.

Health department confirms 3 more COVID-19 cases Saturday

by Julia Hunter
August 29, 2020

As of Saturday afternoon, the number of active cases in the county was 223, according to the health department.

Health department reports 5 new coronavirus cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 28, 2020

Since the pandemic began, 869 people in Christian County have tested positive for COVID-19.

Health department schedules drive-thru flu shot clinic

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 28, 2020

Medical professionals are warning that outbreaks of influenza amid the coronavirus pandemic could overwhelm physicians’ offices and hospitals because the flu and COVID-19 share many of the same symptoms.

Christian County Health Department confirms 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 15 new cases

by Julia Hunter
August 27, 2020

The county also confirmed 15 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, pushing the total number of local cases confirmed since the pandemic began to 864.