The Marshall County Commissioners took action Friday morning to extend the county’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Proceeding with Projects
Marshall County Highway Department crews are working on reclaiming roads, but Superintendent Jason Peters told the commissioners this week that they’re not going to be aggressive with the 2020 Road Program this year.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Discusses Fund Request toward COVID-19 Response
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members discussed a request this week to include funding toward COVID-19 response efforts for small businesses.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Looking to Replace HS Gym Floor
The halls and gymnasium of the John Glenn High School have been quiet since the school closed its doors due to COVID-19. The closure has led to an interesting problem in the gymnasium.
Continue readingCulver Street Paving to Begin Monday
E&B Paving will begin on Community Crossings projects in the Town of Culver on Monday, April 27.
Continue readingRapid Response Grants Awarded for Food Assistance
An additional $13,383 in Rapid Response grant funding was awarded this week to local non-profit organizations from the Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund at the United Way.
Continue readingOver 700 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Indiana
The number of COVID-19 deaths to date totals 706 Hoosiers.
Continue readingMarshall County Treasurer Requests Security during Tax Collections
In light of the COVID-19 health pandemic, Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier wants to limit the number of residents paying property taxes in her office when the building eventually opens to the public.
Continue readingBremen School Board Moves Forward with Referendum Process
The Bremen Public School Board members agreed last week to move forward with a referendum for the November General Election.
Continue readingArgos School Board to Move Forward with Indiana Bond Bank Paperwork
To ensure that the Argos Community School Board can meet obligations to pay on the corporation’s bonds, the school board members approved paperwork to obtain that funding.
Continue readingNo Proposals Received for Old Triton High School Gym
The Triton School Board discussed the old gym on the grounds of the Triton Community School Corporation during their meeting this month.
Continue readingTwo New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Starke County
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch said two more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county.
Continue readingNearly 400 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Indiana
An additional 394 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 between Sunday and Wednesday, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health. However, officials say they are still experiencing a technology issue which doesn’t reflect all of the new cases and new tests.
Continue readingFood Distribution Planned in Bremen on Thursday
A drive-thru food distribution event is set for Thursday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bremen Community Fire Department for those in need of assistance.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Appoints New High School Administration
John Glenn High School has a new principal and assistant principal.
Continue readingBremen School Board Tout Efforts of Staff, Students during Pandemic
The Bremen School Board members took time last week to thank all of the teachers, food service staff, administrators, bus drivers, and students for their efforts during the pandemic.
Continue readingFirst COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
The Marshall County Health Department announced Tuesday that a female COVID-19 patient has died.
Continue readingISDH Reports 61 Additional COVID-19 Deaths
In its latest report, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded 61 new COVID-19 related deaths and 431 additional COVID-19 positive patients. The patients are diagnosed through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Continue readingBusiness Owners Working with Health Department on Preparedness Plans
Marshall County Health Department leaders are working with restaurant owners, and industry and community leaders to start working on preparedness plans for when the economy resumes.
Continue readingWestville Correctional Facility Inmate Denied Transfer to Marshall County Jail
An inmate from the Westville Correctional Facility was scheduled to be housed in the Marshall County Jail in response to an active warrant, but that transfer was halted due to COVID-19 concerns.
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