Local Indiana health departments are right in line with the surging COVID-19 cases.  Thirty-four news cases in Jasper and 13 more in Newton County were reported Thursday. Indiana's numbers have been a constant concern, officials urging individuals to get the vaccine.  Jasper County recorded one new death, now at 61.

Jasper County's 34 new cases follows 28 just a day earlier.  White County also had 17 new cases Wednesday.

The State Department of Health reported 4,157 additional cases Thursday and had 4, 733 new cases confirmed Wednesday.  

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