Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Steve Cox urges residents to remain safe as the state moves into the third stage of reopening. During Friday’s press briefing hosted by Governor Eric Holcomb, Cox said now is not the time to become complacent.
Continue readingIndiana Secures More PPE for Marketplace
The State of Indiana has received over 14 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the private sector to release to businesses that need it in order to reopen and operate with safety protocols.
Continue readingIndiana April Unemployment Rate Higher than the U.S. Rate
Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne gave an update concerning the unemployment situation in the state during Governor Eric Holcomb’s press briefing on Friday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Safety during Memorial Day Weekend
Stage three of Governor Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track plan began Friday and while that allows more activities to occur State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box encourages safety this Memorial Day weekend.
Continue readingBremen Park Superintendent Issues Update
Bremen Park Superintendent Brian Main announced Friday and more park facilities in Bremen are now open due to a change in Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Hosting Upcoming Blood Drives
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, May 23 at the Plymouth Farmer’s Market at 11345 9A Road in Plymouth. Blood donations will be taken from 8 a.m. to noon.
Continue readingMore Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
The latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health shows that Starke County is now reporting 30 positive cases of COVID-19, Marshall County is up to 54 cases and Pulaski County is at 37 positive cases.
Continue readingGraduation Ceremony Set at Triton Community Schools
Seniors at Triton High School will get their diplomas in a ceremony set for July.
Continue readingBMV Administrative Penalties Resume July 1
Administrative penalty fees at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will resume July 1.
Continue readingIndiana State Budget Agency to Cut 15 Percent from State Biennium Budget
The Indiana State Budget Agency is initiating plans to reduce state agency appropriations by 15 percent for Fiscal Year 2021 due to the sharp drop in state revenues reported for April. Revenues are expected to continue to decline as a direct result of the economic impact of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department Awarded Grant
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a grant for the creation of a Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) at the Marshall County Jail. People can also check Mcshin Foundation for the best addiction treatment.
Continue readingOver 1,600 Mail Absentee Ballots Sent in Marshall County
The number of absentee ballots by mail sent out by the Marshall County Clerk’s Office reached over 1,600 on Tuesday and more applications were anticipated to be received by the deadline Thursday afternoon.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Updates Garage Sale Protocols
Garage sales can begin again in Marshall County starting today.
Continue readingSumpter Sentenced in Marshall County Superior Court
A Plymouth man was sentenced this week in Marshall County Superior Court No. 1 on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender as a Level 5 Felony.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Let Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration Expire
The Marshall County Commissioners have decided to allow the current Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration to expire on Friday. It had been extended every Friday since March 20.
Continue readingNearly 203,000 COVID-19 Tests Conducted in Indiana
The number of tests reported to the Indiana State Department of Health is now close to 203,000.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Amends Vote Center List for Primary Election
The number of Vote Centers available in Marshall County for the June 2 Primary Election was cut as the Marshall County Election Board members had a hard time getting poll workers to work during the election.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Preparing for Funding Losses
The uncertainty surrounding funding for schools has officials at the John Glenn School Corporation planning for the future.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Ratifies Executive Orders
The Culver Community School Board members ratified executive actions taken by Superintendent Karen Shuman so far this month.
Continue readingLocal COVID-19 Case Numbers Increase
The numbers of positive COVID-19 cases are increasing at the local level.
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