Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The annual run, which raises money for grants to teachers looking to innovate and support students with special needs, is going virtual in response to the coronavirus. The deadline to register is noon Wednesday.

The effort by Gary Community Investments is to ensure classes will open on time and stay open even as the COVID-19 threat continues, said CEO Mike Johnston. 

Pregnant women have had to face two big fears during the coronavirus pandemic: birthing without their partner or families, and being separated from their newborn if they test positive for the virus.

A rundown of events that can be seen online as provided by the fair

Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, lower-income families are struggling to pay their energy bills.

The fair, which altered its format in response to the coronavirus pandemic, will feature livestreamed events and video highlights of past years on its website and social media channels.

“I am filled with sadness that we have had to pause the exceptional growth that we have enjoyed,” Music Director Elliot Moore said in an email. “That said, we are committed to lifting up our community through music, and are finding new and creative ways to do this.”

“We know that this announcement will come as an enormous disappointment, not only to our audience but also to our singers and the Longmont community,” the nonprofit announced in a Wednesday email signed by President Bob Balsam.

The city will reopen the Union Reservoir dog beach and expand the swim beach capacity starting Monday.

A few spots left for golfers in Aug. 10 tourney to help out the Longmont nonprofit. Deadline to register is next week.