State health officials are outlining who’s next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, and teachers are still not on the list. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver announced Wednesday that Indiana will stick with its age-based approach, while also incorporating those with certain health conditions.
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The City of Plymouth may dip into its Rainy Day Fund to keep the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center open, but there’s still some question about whether the city can legally do that. The city council agreed Monday to take up a $150,000 additional appropriation request at an upcoming meeting.
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The Triton School Board approved the 2021-2022 school calendar Monday. Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said it calls for a first day of class on August 11.
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A former political candidate has been hit with a $200 fine by the Marshall County Election Board. Josh Walker reportedly turned in his campaign finance report five days late. On top of that, the beginning and ending balances didn’t match.
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Marshall County has reported its 100th COVID-19 death. The death occurred February 1, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County’s COVID-19 death toll remains at 50, while Pulaski County’s stands at 40.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties Sunday. The Indiana Department of Health’s update showed 23 new cases in Marshall County, two in Starke County, and three in Pulaski County.
Continue readingThe local area continues to report more COVID-19 cases. Another 19 cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had nine new cases, its largest single-day increase in almost a month. Starke County reported just one new case.
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A restructuring is planned for the organization in charge of the Marshall County Fairgrounds. Over the next few weeks, the Marshall County 4-H Fair Association, Inc. will become the Marshall County Fair Association, Inc. The change was announced Friday by Purdue University, its Marshall County Extension staff, the Marshall County 4- H Council, and the Marshall County 4-H Fair Association, Inc.
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A crash in Rochester sent five people to the hospital Friday evening. Indiana State Police say it happened just after 6:00 at U.S. 31 and Sweetgum Road. Troopers believe John Hogan, 43, of rural Macy, Indiana, was driving a Toyota Corolla southwest on Sweetgum Road and pulled into the path of a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by Angela Collins, 49, of Indianapolis.
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A Tennessee man was arrested, after a Plymouth traffic stop reportedly turned up several bags of suspected marijuana, as well as paraphernalia. Plymouth Police say they pulled the vehicle over for a traffic infraction near Broadway and Harrison streets. During the traffic stop, the driver allegedly made several false statements about his identity.
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Driving recklessly with a suspended license in a vehicle that had a false registration is what police say led to the arrest of a Plymouth man Wednesday night. Plymouth Police say they noticed the false registration near the intersection of Michigan and Baker streets but lost sight of the vehicle in the neighborhoods east of Michigan Street.
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The Culver Police Station lobby is available as a warming center. It’s open 24 hours a day, according to Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim.
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Opioid overdose reversal medication will soon be available 24 hours a day in every Indiana county. Governor Holcomb announced Friday that the state is partnering with Overdose Lifeline to buy 215 “NaloxBox” units. It’s is a hard acrylic box containing six to eight doses of naloxone that can be mounted on the outside of a building. Each county will get at least one.
Continue readingAnother 23 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had five new cases, while Pulaski County had four.
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The City of Plymouth has made the Webster Center available for those who need a warm place to stay. In a Facebook post Friday, the Mayor’s Office said anyone who needs to access the Webster Center after hours may call the Police Department at 574-936-2126, and an officer will unlock the door.
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The Marshall County Highway Department is warning drivers of slick roads and drifting snow. In an update Friday morning, Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said falling temperatures overnight caused the snow to turn to slush and freeze.
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Indiana will get almost $12.6 million as part of a multi-state settlement related to the opioid epidemic. Consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay a total of $573 million to 46 states, Washington D.C., and five U.S. territories.
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Marshall County is back in the orange on the state’s COVID-19 map, while Starke and Pulaski counties moved to yellow. All three counties still have to follow orange-level restrictions, though. That means events and gatherings are limited to 25 percent of a facility’s capacity. Gatherings of more than 50 people are supposed to have a safety plan submitted ahead of time to the local health department.
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Indiana has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Any Hoosier age 65 and older can now sign up to get the shot, according to the Indiana Department of Health. Those eligible can register at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
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